Department profile
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : Georgia


Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

The legal and business ramifications of government enforcement actions and internal investigations can be extensive, and may include negative publicity, customer backlash, and financial and criminal liability. 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 guide clients through an often unfamiliar and complex process, defending companies and individuals in all types of government investigations, complex federal and state criminal investigations, and related civil litigation, including single-plaintiff and class actions. 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, state attorneys general 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.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Georgia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke is frequently engaged by local and national corporate clients, boards of directors and senior officers and directors facing high stakes government enforcement and investigations, including both federal and State Attorney General matters. Clients also benefit from the firm's national resources in related practice areas, including experts in parallel civil litigation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team has experience and familiarity with the people and processes in the US Attorney's Office and provide excellent insights and advice.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • Troutman has former judges and federal prosecutors who provide in-depth knowledge and can hit the ground running with any size of investigation.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Charles E Peeler
    Band 3Charles E Peeler

    Charles E Peeler

    Charles Peeler represents clients in internal, DOJ and securities investigations. He handles matters related to claims of healthcare fraud and FCA violations.
    • He's excellent with clients, provides very practical solutions, advocates really well, and is very sharp.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • He is a former federal prosecutor and his insights and legal representation were invaluable.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (1)

Georgia

  • Profile image of Charles E Peeler

    Charles E Peeler

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

    View profile

Members

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership