Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
1 Ranked Lawyer
Firm PROFILE
Litson PLLC
USA 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in USA 2026
Ranked Department
Ranked Department
Ranked Individual
Ranked Individual
Top figures
10
Lawyers
5
Partners
2
Offices
Content provided by Litson PLLC
Contributions and articles
1 Global Practice Guides
Overview
Provided by Litson PLLC
Litson PLLC is a federal white-collar defense firm with offices in Nashville and Knoxville. Founded in 2024 by a former federal prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer, the firm represents companies, executives, and professionals in federal criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, and constitutional litigation. The team includes former federal and state prosecutors. Litson handles matters from investigation through trial, appeal, and presidential clemency.
Industry sectors (7)
- Financial Services
- Government/Political
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Cryptocurrency/Digital Assets
- Real Estate
- Entertainment/Media
Capabilities (6)
- Federal Criminal Defense
- White-Collar Crime
- Government Investigations
- Regulatory Enforcement
- Appeals
- Presidential Clemency
Clients (5)
- Todd Chrisley
- Julie Chrisley
- Brian Kelsey
- Andy Ogles
- Carl Nelson
Key people
Provided by Litson PLLC
Alex Little
Managing & Co-Founding Partner
Zack Lawson
Co-Founding Partner
Brent Hannafan
Partner
John Ross Glover
Partner
Edward "Ted" Canter
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by Litson PLLC
Litson builds cases with appellate preservation from day one. Core areas: federal fraud, cryptocurrency enforcement, healthcare fraud, cybercrime, campaign finance, & presidential clemency. Recent work: presidential pardons for Todd & Julie Chrisley & state senator Brian Kelsey; lead defense in a $26M bank fraud trial; CFO defense in a $35M crypto case with NACDL amicus support; defense of a sitting congressman in an FBI investigation; & criminal declinations in healthcare and kickback probes.
Notable work
Provided by Litson PLLC
Chrisley Presidential Pardons
2025CompletedNashville, TN
Secured full presidential pardons for reality TV stars convicted of bank fraud, freeing both from federal prison.
Congressman Ogles FBI Investigation
2024OngoingNashville, TN
Defending sitting U.S. congressman in FBI campaign finance investigation; DOJ agreed to pause evidence review.
Kelsey Presidential Pardon
2025CompletedNashville, TN
Secured full presidential pardon for former state senator convicted of campaign finance violations.
Ranked Offices at Litson PLLC
Provided by Litson PLLC
Ranked Departments at Litson PLLC (1)
Ranked Individuals at Litson PLLC (1)
Tennessee
Alex Little
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
View profile
All Contributions (1)
Provided by Litson PLLC
Top figures
10
Lawyers
5
Partners
2
Offices
Content provided by Litson PLLC
What success is built on
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.