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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.

Work Highlights

  • Williams Mullen represented Ricky Lanier, Touch Building in connection with General Contractor’s Board enforcement against him and his company seeking to hold them in criminal contempt.

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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 provided excellent service and understanding of my complex case.

Wes is a real trial attorney who knows how to go into court to persuade a judge. They trust him, he's a very effective advocate.

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.

Caitline has a very high level of legal ability and a really good legal mind. She brings a high level of legal analysis and legal thinking to what she does.

Caitlin is a very good, very talented attorney.

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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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