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Provided by Larry Krantz
Larry Krantz is a former federal prosecutor with decades of trial and appellate litigation experience in complex commercial and white-collar criminal matters. He has successfully tried over 25 cases before juries, judges and arbitration panels. He is a member of the Board of Regents of the American College of Trial Lawyers (American College of Trial Lawyers), an invitation only Fellowship of pre-eminent trial lawyers in the U.S. and Canada.
In criminal and regulatory matters, Mr. Krantz represents corporate executives and others drawn into investigations conducted by federal and state authorities including: the United States Attorney’s Offices, the District Attorney’s Offices, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA and various other regulators. Over the past four decades, he has been involved in many of the highest profile white-collar criminal cases and investigations including the Enron case, the Madoff fraud, alleged LIBOR manipulation, alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election and alleged corruption in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. He has also handled several cases involving alleged healthcare fraud and antitrust violations.
In commercial matters, Mr. Krantz regularly represents public and private companies (including financial institutions and insurers) in the prosecution and defense of complex business disputes including claims of: breach of contract; fraud; breach of fiduciary duty; antitrust and unfair competition violations; RICO Act violations; and professional malpractice claims. He has particular expertise representing life insurance carriers in disputes concerning life insurance policies.
He also represents individual investors, brokers and brokerage houses in FINRA arbitrations and proceedings concerning alleged broker misconduct.
Mr. Krantz has been described in Forbes as “among the most eminent defense lawyers in New York’s criminal bar.” His cross-examination of the government’s star witness at a trial arising out of the Madoff fraud was described in Forbes as “hitting it off the facade of the New York Stock exchange.” He prides himself on representing his clients with tenacity, creativity, compassion and integrity.
Mr. Krantz previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of New York, Criminal Division. He is a Regent of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Director of the Federal bar Council, a Member of the Local Rules Committee for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and a former Director of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers.
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Regent, American College of Trial Lawyers
Director, Federal Bar Council
Director (former) New York Council of Defense Lawyers
Chapter Author: Defending Criminal Cases, Attacking the Government's Proof
Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company
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Larry is extremely bright.
Larry is very experienced and has excellent judgment.
Larry is extremely bright.
Larry is very experienced and has excellent judgment.