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Swanson & McNamara LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Swanson & McNamara LLP

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What the Team is Known For

Swanson & McNamara is a highly regarded boutique that is regularly seen in litigation throughout state and federal courts. The team is recognized for the standout trial credentials of its bench and its impressive reputation among local judiciary bodies, and often defends individuals and corporations in areas including securities fraud, antitrust and False Claims Act matters, alongside additional strengths in general criminal and civil litigation matters. The firm acts for a diverse client base, which includes a number of senior executives in the technology and financial sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • The Department of Justice (DOJ) selected Swanson & McNamara to monitor, review and enhance eBay's internal controls over a three-year period, following the conviction of several global security employees on charges of stalking and harassment.

Strengths

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  • The Swanson & McNamara team are very responsive and highly committed.

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  • The Swanson & McNamara team are among the very best criminal defense attorneys in the Northern District of California. They have exceptional judgment and are keen strategic thinkers.

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  • The team are brilliant and vigorous advocates. They have unparalleled experience, and they care deeply and personally about their clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Edward Swanson
    Band 1Edward Swanson

    Edward Swanson

    Edward Swanson is a go-to choice for sophisticated white-collar criminal defense matters, with a wealth of experience acting for clients facing criminal trials and investigations.
    • Edward really cares about the client. There's no detail he doesn't pay attention to. He makes times for all his clients and works tirelessly for them.

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    • Edwards's courtroom advocacy is unparalleled. I believe he is the finest courtroom lawyer in California. He has a nearly unlimited reservoir of credibility. Judges and jurors hang on his every word.

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    • Edward Swanson is incomparable. He is deeply respected by the bench and prosecutors. He is a strategic thinker and extraordinarily insightful.

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    • Edward Swanson is smart, creative and good at negotiating difficult solutions to hard problems.

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    • Edward is among the most thoughtful, hard-working and precise attorneys I have ever worked with or against.

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  • Band 1Mary McNamara
    Band 1Mary McNamara

    Mary McNamara

    Mary McNamara offers excellent pedigree in defending executives in high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions, with commentators consistently highlighting her standout courtroom skills as a significant asset to clients.
    • Mary is a master tactician. She has an uncanny ability to diagnose a problem and prescribe the perfect course of action.

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    • Mary is a wonderful attorney. She is incredibly persuasive and a thoughtful advocate.

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    • Mary is an exceptional, wise talent. She knows how the government will approach a matter and is able to advise her clients with a clear view of litigative risk.

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    • Mary is a wonderful trial lawyer. She is also incredibly authentic in court, which inspires confidence and leads juries to follow – and judges, too. She speaks to them in a way that is incredibly compelling, capturing their attention and drawing them in.

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    • Mary has unmatched credibility and is loved by everyone she comes into contact with. She has impeccable judgement.

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  • Band 4August Gugelmann
    Band 4August Gugelmann

    August Gugelmann

    August Gugelmann has established a strong reputation within the white-collar Bar in California. He is trusted to advise both individuals and companies on complex criminal cases at both the federal and state level.

    • August is an incredibly smart and sophisticated attorney who I would trust to handle complex legal and factual issues.

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    • August is a strategic thinker and a true talent.

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  • Band 5Britt Evangelist
    Band 5Britt Evangelist

    Britt Evangelist

    Britt Evangelist has a robust criminal defense practice, which sees her regularly engaged by corporate and individual clients in regulatory enforcement matters.

    • Britt is extremely hard-working and smart.

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    • Britt has as encyclopedic knowledge of the law. She can cite all the relevant procedure and law. She is also an excellent and very persuasive writer.

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  • Associates to watchCarly Bittman
    Associates to watchCarly Bittman

    Carly Bittman

    Carly Bittman is an associate in the team, assisting on a range of complex criminal cases.

    • Carly is a pleasure to work with. She is upbeat and tireless in working a case. She is able to synthesize complicated issues and fashion a very creative defense. She is also intuitive about which arguments will be persuasive or not to a judge or jury. She is a good and fast writer, which is a great skill.

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    • Carly is very smart and talented. Her work product is exceptional.

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Ranked Individuals at Swanson & McNamara LLP (5)

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