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Gene Besen

Gene Besen

USA 2026

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Gene Besen is an experienced trial lawyer who advises clients nationwide on their most sensitive and high-profile matters, including government investigations, civil enforcement actions, bet-the-company litigation and criminal proceedings. He has handled dozens of high-profile investigations and taken numerous trials to jury verdict.

Representing clients in a wide range of matters, Gene has represented corporations, executives, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations facing government investigations alleging impropriety, conflicts of interest and fraud. He also advises on related and parallel complex commercial disputes.

With a focus on the needs of individuals and organizations in the healthcare, financial services and private equity sectors, Gene brings a solid track record of success in helping clients across industries avoid and mitigate scrutiny related to allegations of impropriety.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Texas

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Gene Besen is a strong performer in a wide variety of trials and investigations, including those involving allegations of fraud, money laundering and kickbacks.

Strengths

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  • Gene's knowledge of the law is superb, he is intelligent and professional but also personal and most importantly passionate about helping his clients during what are extremely difficult situations.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is easy to work with and very knowledgeable.

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

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