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Raphael Larson

Raphael Larson

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Raphael Larson represents major accounting firms and individual accountants before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and other governing entities. He has substantial experience representing these firms and accountants on regulatory and enforcement matters, and in federal and state court litigation.

Raphael is experienced in both commercial and civil litigation, corporate governance, securities regulation, and due diligence and fraud matters. In addition, he advises companies in financial statement and securities matters.

Mr. Larson spent over 12 years of his career with the PCAOB’s Division of Enforcement & Investigations, most recently serving as Associate Director. While with the PCAOB, he handled numerous enforcement investigations and disciplinary proceedings against accounting firms and auditors, including matters involving Big Four US accounting firms and their global affiliates.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Accountant and Auditor Liability - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial

Raphael Larson specializes in the representation of auditors and accounting firms, as well as individual practitioners, in a raft of regulatory and enforcement matters, including before the SEC and PCAOB.

Strengths

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  • Raphael knows the PCAOB very well. He has very strong technical skills. He can be aggressive, but also knows when to hold back.

    Accountant and Auditor LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA
  • This is what he does all the time. None of this is new. He's willing to roll up his sleeves, dig in and work with the documents and the facts.

    Accountant and Auditor LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Raphael Larson is excellent in this space as he's an ex-PCAOB defense attorney. He also has a very nice touch with witnesses.

    Accountant and Auditor LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA
  • He brings empathy and intelligence to situations. He has an ability for discussing difficult matters, and always picks up the phone and responds.

    Accountant and Auditor LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Rafael Larson has really great knowledge about the PCAOB. He's also responsive and practical.

    Accountant and Auditor LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA

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