Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Virginia
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Provided by Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper’s Business Litigation practice successfully defends and prosecutes high-stakes commercial disputes. Our attorneys have significant jury trial and appellate experience, in all types of complex disputes. As one of the largest practices in the firm, our trial attorneys have the substantive experience and technological sophistication needed to manage complex, multidistrict litigation and class actions, as well as individual cases. We effectively advocate for our clients’ business interests in federal and state trial and appellate courts throughout the U.S., as well as before administrative boards, government agencies, and domestic and international alternative dispute tribunals.
The firm’s trial attorneys are experienced in corporate and commercial disputes; securities and antitrust litigation; disputes related to private equity investments and corporate transactions; ERISA litigation; product liability; insurance litigation; media and entertainment; real estate litigation; securities litigation; and unfair competition or trade practices. Our litigators also have broad experience in the energy industry, representing operating utilities of the nation’s largest electric power holding company in significant regulatory matters and proceedings before state regulatory commissions.
Chambers Review
Troutman Pepper has a substantial litigation department which wins recognition for its expertise in disputes relating to insurance, financial services and IP, with additional experience in areas such as education, environment and healthcare. The team is also capable of handling compliance enforcement, state and federal government investigations and white-collar criminal proceedings. It combines solid advice on high-value commercial disputes across the country with extensive trial experience. The team also demonstrates substantial experience litigating in the Eastern District of Virginia, also known as the 'Rocket Docket'.
Work Highlights
- Troutman Pepper represented Norfolk Southern Railway in defense of a federal antitrust lawsuit brought by CSX Transportation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Troutman Pepper is very responsive and has the ability to dig into the details of the matter quickly."
"They are business minded and understand their clients' needs and goals."
"Troutman Pepper is very responsive and has the ability to dig into the details of the matter quickly."
"They are business minded and understand their clients' needs and goals."
Notable Practitioners
David Anthony comes highly recommended for his expert representation of financial services entities in claims such as those brought under the FCRA, which forms part of his extensive experience in civil disputes arising from regulated industries.
"David is fantastic."
John West is a fine choice of counsel for companies facing regulatory compliance concerns, external investigations and actions brought under the False Claims Act. He also regularly advises on internal investigations and matters involving government contracts.
"John does a really good job of lining up all the facts and documents in advance on a case."
Megan Rahman has a growing white-collar practice that sees her advise a range of clients on government investigations and high-stakes litigation. She advises on matters relating to corporate compliance, government contracting fraud and antitrust violations, among many others.
"Megan is an extremely talented lawyer and a very skillful tactician in and out of the courtroom."
"She is very conscientious, has a deft touch with clients and advocates very effectively in court."
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