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Thomas Dean Bever

Thomas Dean Bever

USA 2026

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Thomas Bever, a Partner in the Litigation Practice, is a former federal prosecutor who focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, representing individual and corporate clients in all stages of criminal investigations in federal and state courts, from the initiation of the investigation through trial. Tom also represents clients in civil litigation and trials, as well as administrative hearings and regulatory matters. He has served as lead counsel on behalf of companies on a variety of internal investigations. His cases have primarily been in healthcare, government contracting, securities, tax, environmental, and commercial disputes. Tom speaks and appears regularly at a variety of professional seminars.

Career

The Best Lawyers in America©, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Best Lawyers® Atlanta, "Lawyer of the Year" Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2017).

Georgia Super Lawyers- Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.

Special Commendation, FHA Mortgage Loan Fraud Prosecutions, Department of Justice, (1988).

Professional Memberships

Northern District of Georgia Federal Defender Program, President Board of Directors.

Foundation for Wesley Woods, Board Member.

Dunwoody Summit Counseling, Advisory Board Member.

Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow.

American Bar Association.

Federal Bar Association.

State Bar of Georgia.

Atlanta Bar Association.

Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Georgia

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Band 2

Individual Editorial
Thomas Dean Bever advises on criminal cases and is known for his healthcare-related work. He represents both individuals and corporations, and is also called upon to conduct internal investigations.

Strengths

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  • Tom Bever is one of the best trial lawyers I've ever worked with. He's thorough, bright, smart, and very analytical.

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

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