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David Massey

David Massey

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

New York

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Litigation

White Collar & Investigations

Securities Litigation

Ethics & Compliance

Investment Management

International Law

International Trade

Financial Institutions

Digital Media & Entertainment, Gaming & Sports

Sports

Regulated Gaming

Financial Services & Investments

Career

David Massey has secured highly favorable outcomes for clients in complex, high-profile government investigations, including declination of charges, dismissal of claims, non-prosecution agreements, and deferred prosecution agreements.

Chambers USA has praised David as a "super talented lawyer," who is "a great litigator and clear communicator," with "skill in seeing the overall strategy." David has also been recognized by The Legal 500, Global Investigations Review, Best Lawyers in America, and the National Law Journal for his work in white-collar defense.

David has more than 25 years of experience defending and prosecuting government enforcement matters and related civil litigation involving accounting practices, corporate governance and disclosure, insider trading, securities and commodities fraud, wire fraud, foreign and domestic corruption, economic sanctions, money laundering, bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and tax fraud.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
David Massey is frequently called on to guide clients facing regulatory investigation and government enforcement proceedings, with noted experience defending allegations of money laundering, financial fraud and FCPA violations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • David is very good at absorbing the situation and giving you exactly what you need to know.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is effective in finding the path forward in challenging situations.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • David understands our needs and is able to explain complex issues in a calm way.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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