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Williams Mullen’s Crisis Management, Internal Investigations and White-Collar Defense practice in North Carolina assists businesses and individuals facing scrutiny from state and federal administrative and criminal investigations, congressional inquiries, administrative investigations, derivative suits and whistleblower cases. They have also assisted the firm’s clients with responding to federal investigations into potential financial fraud and federal healthcare violations. Their work at the firm is an extension of the sophisticated white-collar defense work that they have been doing in North Carolina for years. The team routinely represents clients with problems ranging from the boardroom to the courtroom. Its attorneys have significant federal court experience in defending criminal matters, including negotiating plea resolutions and obtaining the best possible sentencing outcomes as well as trials in front of juries. They are positioned to assist clients with investigations arising from North Carolina state agencies and the state Attorney General’s office. As the state continues to expand its enforcement in economic matters, the firm has seen a rise in its work handling state-originated securities, consumer protection, and other economic cases. Finally, the team is also experienced in fraud-related civil litigation, including a multi-week trial involving a dispute between several insurance companies and their owner.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - North Carolina

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What the Team is Known For

Williams Mullen is recognized for its broad-based white-collar practice, which encompasses investigations and litigation involving a number of sectors. The team has handled insurance, healthcare and securities-related cases, alongside a range of consumer protection lawsuits.

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Notable Practitioners

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Wes Camden
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Wes Camden
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Wes Camden handles a wide range of white-collar work, including assisting clients facing government investigation. His areas of expertise include healthcare and securities fraud, with additional experience handling consumer protection lawsuits.

Wes is extremely driven, very strategic and a pitbull in the courtroom, and absolutely focused on achieving client goals and doing what it takes to succeed.

I view him as an ultimate trial lawyer.

Wes has been an incredible resource and he responds immediately to my inquiries. He is also proactive in notifying us of issues developing and outcomes.

Caitlin Poe
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Caitlin Poe
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Caitlin Poe acts for professional individuals during government investigations, with notable experience in fraud and deceptive trade cases. She also represents clients in consumer protection and environmental lawsuits.

She is extraordinarily creative. We have a difficult case and she is very well versed in the legal system as she is in those courts all the time. Importantly to me, she understands the commercial aspect of business litigation and the overall objective on the commercial side.

Caitlin demonstrated sophisticated understanding of the process, quickly familiarized herself with our unique facts and circumstances, and provided excellent client care. She was a calming presence for our organization.

Caitlin is a tactician - she has a forceful personality and is able to cut to the chase with little drama.

Caitlin is brilliant. She's great on her feet and juries and judges love her.

Caitlin is fantastic and has the perfect demeanor to lead a front facing response to any government interaction.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Wes Camden
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Wes Camden
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Caitlin Poe
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Caitlin Poe
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