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Welsh & Recker

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Welsh & Recker

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Pennsylvania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Welsh & Recker has a highly regarded criminal defense team noted for its expertise in white-collar criminal investigations and government enforcement. A strong choice for RICO violations, criminal antitrust matters and environmental crime, the firm is additionally experienced in defending both individuals and corporations.

Work Highlights

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  • Welsh & Recker represented Giorgi Global Holdings in a civil RICO litigation after the team's international investigation revealed a former president of a foreign subsidiary was engaged in self-dealing.

Strengths

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  • Welsh & Recker has an extraordinary team who are strategic and sensitive. They work in a wide range of industries and have depth of understanding in healthcare and life sciences sectors.

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  • Welsh & Recker is one of the best white-collar defense firms. It has a very strong team with very smart and practical lawyers. They are always responsive and perform at the highest levels.

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  • Welsh & Recker is everything you look for in a great firm: it delivers, has gravitas as soon as its lawyers walk in the room and their advice is as good as gold.

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  • The team at Welsh & Recker has excellent depth of top-notch lawyers. They are experienced, smart and creative.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Catherine M Recker
    Band 1Catherine M Recker

    Catherine M Recker

    Catherine Recker has substantial experience in acting for businesses and individuals in criminal investigations, government enforcement actions and regulatory matters. She is also noted for her strong trial capabilities.
    • Catherine is a lioness of the bar known nationally in the country. She is one of the most experienced and distinguished trial lawyers. She works on the most challenging white-collar matters and has impeccable judgment.

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    • Catherine is always the consummate professional and always well prepared. She is a skilled attorney that makes very complex cases easier.

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    • Catherine is one of the foremost trial attorneys in the state and has an impressive presence in front of juries. She is able to explain complicated concepts.

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    • Caty is called upon by the legal community to lead changes in the law and is really cerebral, thoughtful and equally pragmatic.

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    • Catherine is a strong lawyer and a zealous advocate who the government really respects.

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  • Band 1Robert E Welsh Jr
    Band 1Robert E Welsh Jr

    Robert E Welsh Jr

    Robert Welsh is a well-known figure in the white-collar crime space. He advises clients during investigations and on their defense of fraud matters and criminal tax issues.
    • Bob has good judgment and works well with his clients.

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    • Robert is an outstanding lawyer at the top of his game.

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    • Bob is extremely communicative concerning developments and thoughtful.

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  • Band 2Amy Carver
    Band 2Amy Carver

    Amy Carver

    Amy Carver is a recognized figure in the Pennsylvania white-collar market. She is skilled in individual and corporate representation in areas including healthcare and financial fraud.

    • Amy is very diligent and very communicative.

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    • Amy is tenacious in a courtroom. She is an effective advocate and a beautiful writer who has absolute mastery of the facts when going to trial.

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    • Amy is a savvy, very prepared and talented lawyer. She has a very sophisticated practice.

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    Catherine M Recker

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