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Carolyn McNiven

Carolyn McNiven

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

California

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Faegre Drinker

USA

Practice Areas

Clients rely on Carolyn McNiven to handle their most challenging government enforcement problems because she is a strong client advocate, whether the matter is criminal, civil or both. Although her local roots are generations deep, Carolyn’s practice is national in breadth and takes her wherever clients need her deft hand — whether conducting a sensitive internal investigation or going toe-to-toe with government enforcement authorities. With a focus on health care enforcement defense, Carolyn represents public companies and individuals under U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DoJ) investigation and defends civil enforcement matters triggered by qui tam (whistleblower) complaints.

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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Carolyn McNiven of Faegre Drinker is held in particularly high esteem for expertise in healthcare fraud matters, acting in a broad array of investigation, enforcement and False Claims Act work.

False Claims Act - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Carolyn McNiven is recognized for her significant experience representing a wide range of healthcare clients in FCA matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Carolyn provides practical advice. She is collegial and respectful of business turnaround times.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • I would work with Carolyn any time. She is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful personality to work with. I highlight her thoughtfulness and great judgment.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Carolyn is very tenacious and a great strategist. She really fights for her clients and is diligent as well.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • She is a tireless advocate, incredibly responsive, creative in her solutions, gives practical advice, and has deep knowledge and expertise in FCA actions.

    False Claims ActChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Faegre Drinker (239)

California

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Colorado

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