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Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP

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Womble Bond Dickinson's White Collar Criminal Defense Team includes former U.S. Attorneys and federal prosecutors who have served at the highest levels of the Department of Justice, the SEC Enforcement Division, the White House, and the U.S. Congress. Leveraging their regulatory experience, Womble attorneys defend corporations and individuals in government investigations and criminal prosecutions, including state and federal court trials. They also help clients develop compliance and training programs and conduct internal investigations into allegations of fraud and white collar crimes.

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

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Womble Bond Dickinson has a solid white-collar offering out of its Raleigh and Charlotte offices. The team adeptly assists clients with enforcement proceedings, white-collar litigation and internal investigations. It has considerable expertise acting for individuals, with particular strength in the healthcare sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson acted for otolaryngologist Anita Jackson to appeal a healthcare fraud conviction.

Strengths

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  • They were very good at listening and absorbing the details of the company's work, they really got to know and understand it. Their ability to capture that, with the depth of breadth that they did, was very substantive in the good outcome that we got.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • The firm conducted a painstaking review of voluminous documents and offered a sophisticated analysis of documents and interviews. They had multiple knowledgeable, experienced local partners in our city to provide prompt responses and a depth of other experienced lawyers in other locations to assist as needed.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Claire Rauscher
    Band 1Claire Rauscher

    Claire Rauscher

    Claire Rauscher is a white-collar attorney particularly noted for her abilities in government enforcement proceedings and internal investigations.
  • Band 2James P Cooney III
    Band 2James P Cooney III

    James P Cooney III

    James Cooney is a highly regarded litigator with considerable expertise across civil and criminal white-collar litigation. He also handles investigations and acts for notable clients.
  • Band 2Ripley Rand
    Band 2Ripley Rand

    Ripley Rand

    Ripley Rand is particularly adept at advising clients on criminal investigations and federal criminal defense matters.

Ranked Individuals at Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP (3)

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    Claire Rauscher

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    James P Cooney III

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    Ripley Rand

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