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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Our litigation team helps clients resolve significant challenges before courts and administrative forums throughout the world. Informed by our trial-to-verdict successes at the state, federal, and appellate levels, we excel at creating and executing strategies that help our clients secure their desired outcomes. Our firm serves as go-to litigation counsel for several of the world’s most recognized brands in sectors such as pharmaceutical and medical device, energy, insurance, automotive, construction, and financial services.

Our team includes former government prosecutors, in-house compliance counsel, and seasoned white collar defense attorneys who resolve sensitive government investigations and proceedings. We have decades of experience handling high-stakes civil and criminal government investigations throughout the U.S. and are able to respond quickly to minimize risk.

We have helped clients with inquiries handled by nearly every federal agency and many state enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Attorney’s offices, and other federal and state regulators. Working proactively with our clients, we identify and communicate the risks and potential outcomes of law enforcement and regulatory activities, whether arising from civil enforcement actions or resulting from a criminal investigation.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Virginia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke represented a former employee of the Federal Reserve Bank following DOJ and SAEC allegations of insider trading and false statements.

Strengths

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke provides great depth and practical advice to clients and has a deep bench of respected practitioners.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Troutman Pepper Locke is very down-to-earth, business-minded, practical and responsive. They're just very enjoyable to work with and do such a great job.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Erin Harrigan
    Band 1Erin Harrigan

    Erin Harrigan

    Erin Harrigan comes recommended for her significant expertise in criminal proceedings and government investigations, which draws on former prosecutorial experience.
    • She is a former prosecutor, so she's very knowledgeable with how the DOJ works and is great at digging in on the facts and the matter.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • She's just a fine attorney.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • She's really just a great litigator. She's fantastic at trials and on her feet, she's very compelling.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 1John S West
    Band 1John S West

    John S West

    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.
  • Band 2David N Anthony
    Band 2David N Anthony

    David N Anthony

    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 easily one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in our space. He brings subject matter experts in as necessary and balances the legal issues with the business side of the issue.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • David is very thoughtful, he knows all the ins and outs of defense work.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • He's a highly respected and a super capable lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 2Megan Rahman
    Band 2Megan Rahman

    Megan Rahman

    Megan Rahman has strong reputation for her white-collar practice, which 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 has great experience, provides great client service and has been a joy to work with.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 3Michael Lacy
    Band 3Michael Lacy

    Michael Lacy

    Michael Tracy is a highly regarded litigator who is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in defending corporates and financial institutions facing consumer finance claims. He also offers expertise in securities litigation.

    • Michael is a sharp analytical attorney who excels at providing legal advice that is specifically relevant to our business needs. He is an excellent technical legal writer and a tenacious advocate.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • He's a fantastic all-around lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (5)

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    Erin Harrigan

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    John S West

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    Megan Rahman

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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