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A former federal and state prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, Joey defends companies and executives targeted in government investigations and related litigation, including criminal and civil investigations by the Department of Justice and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the SEC and other federal and state agencies. He has significant experience handling matters involving securities fraud, insider trading, health care fraud, the False Claims Act, antitrust violations, bribery, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, money laundering, tax fraud, and environmental violations. He has also served as lead counsel in over 30 jury trials, including a recent federal case in which the jury acquitted his client of all charges. Joey also conducts internal investigations on behalf of public and private organizations and their boards, often prompted by whistleblowers, and counsels clients on remedial actions and disclosure decisions. As an assistant U.S. attorney, he tried numerous cases, including the first criminal securities fraud trial in Georgia and a capital murder case.

Career

Co-leader, firm’s White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team; Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Georgia; Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Atlanta, Georgia.

Education

University of North Carolina

JD

1996

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

BA

1993

Awards

The DOJ John Marshall Award as part of the team that prosecuted Centennial Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Georgia

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Joseph Burby handles criminal litigation and has notable experience acting for individuals and companies in high-stakes trials. Clients appreciate his skills gained from his time as a prosecutor in both state and federal court.

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