Steven McCool

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA - Nationwide

8 Years Ranked

Band 2

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

District of Columbia

13 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Steven McCool

USA

Practice Areas

Steve McCool, a former federal prosecutor, has served as lead counsel in more than 75 criminal and civil jury and bench trials. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization that represents 1% of trial lawyers in the United States.

Steve represents companies and individuals in criminal, civil and administrative matters, including grand jury investigations, internal investigations, inspector general investigations, Congressional inquiries, SEC enforcement proceedings, and False Claims Act litigation.

In 2023, he secured a full acquittal for a former broadcasting executive in the FIFA bribery case following an eight-week federal jury trial. His other high-profile victories include the “Shot Show” FCPA trial, and the defense at trial of a former AECOM subsidiary executive charged with honest services fraud.

The National Law Journal recognized Steve as one of 50 lawyers nationwide who have left a significant mark in white-collar litigation. He has also been named year after year to Best Lawyers in America®, Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Lawyers, and the Top 100 Lawyers in Washington, DC by Super Lawyers®.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Steven McCool draws widespread praise for his work defending senior executives and other individuals in high-stakes criminal trials, as well as regulatory investigations.

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Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Steven McCool is highly regarded for his expert handling of criminal cases, involving issues such as bank and securities fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations. He is based in the Washington, DC office of McGuireWoods.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Steven was extremely well prepared and understood the history and situation. He is extremely knowledgeable.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steve is an exceptional attorney. He has the expertise and knowledge to defend his clients successfully in very complicated matters.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is an exceptional criminal defense trial attorney.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is a ferocious litigator; he is fearless and tough-minded.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Steven is an exceptional criminal defense trial attorney.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA