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Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA

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Our White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations research will cover both individual representations and company representations. Work typically undertaken in this section will include external and internal investigations, enforcement proceedings, white-collar criminal trials and appeals. Attorneys will generally represent individuals or companies involved in matters investigated by bodies such as the DOJ, US Attorneys' Offices, state AGs and Congress committees. These investigations and enforcement proceedings may involve a range of issues, including insider trading, healthcare fraud, antitrust issues, corruption allegations and FCPA breaches.

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Band 1

  1. Hecker Fink LLP
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    Hecker Fink LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Hecker Fink LLP is recognized for its excellence across an array of litigation-related matters. Counts a number of nationally prominent trial attorneys among its ranks who offer experience acting for clients under investigation by the DOJ and SEC. Clients include a number of high-profile individuals from the political world and financial service industry.
  2. KKL LLP
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    KKL LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    KKL LLP is an impressive New York boutique with a strong reputation for its effective representation of individuals and entities involved in complex criminal proceedings. Houses a number of well-regarded former prosecutors and DOJ officials with significant investigative experience. Expertise includes the defense of allegations of money laundering, sanctions violations and securities fraud.

  3. Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
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    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP is an esteemed boutique that focuses on sophisticated white-collar criminal defense and related civil litigation. Demonstrates notable strengths in cross-border matters that involve multiple regulatory bodies. Regularly advises on investigations and litigation involving financial markets and related antitrust claims. Fields significant trial experience among its strong bench of advocates.
  4. Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
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    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC is an esteemed litigation boutique, widely acclaimed for its market-leading white-collar defense practice. Offers an impressive breadth of expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, particularly those arising from the financial services industry. Fields a deep bench of formidable litigators with experience with acting on some of the most high-profile criminal trials of recent times, as well as advising on internal investigations. Broad criminal defense expertise includes matters involving allegations of financial fraud, FCPA violations and money laundering.
  5. Shapiro Arato Bach LLP
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    Shapiro Arato Bach LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Shapiro Arato Bach LLP is widely considered the leading firm in the city for criminal appellate work. Called on by individuals from financial services firms, corporations and political organizations to defend complex criminal allegations, trials and regulatory investigations.
  6. Sher Tremonte LLP
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    Sher Tremonte LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Sher Tremonte LLP is a prominent litigation boutique with broad experience across an array of criminal matters. Former prosecutors among the firm's ranks bring notable expertise handling investigations involving allegations such as criminal tax violations, insider trading and accounting fraud. Frequently called on by boards and executives from across the market.
  7. Petrillo Klein & Boxer LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

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    Clark Smith Villazor LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Clark Smith Villazor LLP is a respected boutique established by a strong group of former SDNY officials. Notable track record representing individuals in high-profile criminal trials, as well as domestic and international DOJ and SEC investigations involving a wide array of criminal allegations.
  2. Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.
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    Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP.
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP is a notable boutique with expertise across the spectrum of white-collar criminal matters. The team regularly represents corporates and individuals in complex securities fraud, mail and wire fraud, tax evasion, insider trading and FCPA violation cases. The group is also noted for their extensive trial capabilities.

  3. Kostelanetz LLP
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    Kostelanetz LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Kostelanetz LLP is a white-collar crime and criminal tax boutique that focuses on the defense of individual clients. Routinely handles complex government investigations and offers extensive experience navigating criminal trials and appeals. Has further expertise in the handling of cross-border disputes, including in Europe, Africa and Asia.
  4. Levine Lee LLP
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    Levine Lee LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Levine Lee LLP is a boutique litigation firm recognized for its handling of white-collar criminal and regulatory enforcement matters. Particularly specialized in acting for senior employees of financial institutions in high-stakes litigation, drawing from its strong track record in cases arising from the financial crisis and from allegations of benchmark rate manipulation.
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    Walden Haran & Williams LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Walden Haran & Williams has a reputation for its sophisticated representation of clients facing criminal enforcement actions. Able to draw on a bench of impressive multiple former prosecutors to act for both companies and individuals in SEC and DOJ investigations, as well as criminal trials. Boasts further expertise handling sensitive internal investigations and acting in corporate monitorship positions.

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Band 3

  1. Abell Eskew Landau
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    Abell Eskew Landau
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Abell Eskew Landau has an impressive team with a niche in healthcare-related white-collar criminal proceedings. Experienced in representing individual clients in connection with a range of criminal indictments, qui tam complaints, subpoenas and investigations.
  2. ELLIOTT LEVINE JAROSLAW NEILS LLP
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    ELLIOTT LEVINE JAROSLAW NEILS LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Elliott Levine Jaroslow Neils LLP fields a strong white-collar team respected for its representation of individuals and corporates in high-stakes internal and external investigations. The firm advises clients facing a wide range of criminal allegations, including securities and healthcare fraud.

  3. Esseks Ingoglia
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    Esseks Ingoglia
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Esseks Ingoglia PLLC is noted for its wealth of expertise in white-collar criminal defense and investigations. Its lawyers have experience representing individuals and corporate clients, with particular strengths in the financial services industry.

  4. Harris St. Laurent LLP
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    Harris St. Laurent LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Harris St. Laurent LLP is an accomplished white-collar boutique concentrating on individual client representation. Extensive portfolio of criminal cases that includes wire and securities fraud indictments, federal trials and allegations of insider trading. Regularly handles cross-border disputes. Notable strength in matters involving parallel SEC proceedings.

  5. Harris Trzaskoma LLP
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    Harris Trzaskoma LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Harris Trzaskoma LLP is commended for its deep expertise in white-collar criminal investigations and litigation. The team advises a client base of public companies, financial institutions and senior executives, among others.

  6. Perry Law
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    Perry Law
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Perry Law is a notable boutique with expertise in white-collar criminal defense. Its attorneys are well equipped to assist clients in government and internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and appeals.
  7. Selendy Gay PLLC
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    Selendy Gay PLLC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Selendy Gay PLLC is a litigation boutique with expertise in a range of white-collar criminal matters. The firm regularly represents institutional and individual clients in investigations and litigation relating to fraud, FCPA, FCA, involving a range of regulatory bodies. The team is also adept at handling internal investigations.

  8. Brune Law P.C.
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Aurelian Law PLLC
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    Aurelian Law PLLC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Aurelian Law is a Rochester-based litigation boutique, with expertise in a broad variety of white-collar defense matters. The firm regularly represents clients, across a range of industries and sectors, against both federal and state government enforcement actions.

  2. Corva Law LLP
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    Corva Law LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Women-owned Corva Law LLP houses a well-regarded group of former federal prosecutors with expertise in regulatory and criminal defense. The firm is regularly called upon to handle high-stakes external investigations and related enforcement proceedings. The firm is frequently engaged by clients seeking representation in DOJ and SEC matters.

  3. Ford O’Brien Landy, LLP
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    Ford O’Brien Landy, LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Ford O'Brien Landy is a litigation boutique known for its representation of individuals and businesses in connection with white-collar criminal investigations and litigation. The firm regularly represents a range of clients, but is particularly noted for its defense of financial professionals charged with white-collar crimes, including wire fraud, to insider trading and data breaches.

  4. Glavin PLLC
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    Glavin PLLC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Glavin PLLC is well-versed in handling external and internal investigations, as well as government enforcement proceedings. The team expertly represents individuals in high-stakes white-collar cases.

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    Krantz & Berman LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Krantz & Berman LLP has a wealth of experience in federal and state white-collar criminal investigations and litigation arising out of range of matters, including insider trading and bank fraud. The team also expertly handles FCPA violations and securities fraud matters.

  6. Meister Seelig & Schuster PLLC
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    Meister Seelig & Schuster PLLC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Meister Seelig & Schuster display strength in cross‑border investigations, criminal litigation and defending actions brought by the IRS, DOJ, SEC and CFTC. They represent clients in matters involving healthcare fraud, securities and tax violations, insider trading and money laundering.

  7. MoloLamken LLP
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    MoloLamken LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    MoloLamken is renowned for representing clients in white-collar criminal enforcement proceedings and regulatory investigations, advocating for both companies and individuals in federal and state trial and appellate courts. The firm's expertise spans a broad spectrum of criminal issues, including fraud, money laundering, political corruption and antitrust violations, among other matters.

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    NechelesLaw LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    NechelesLaw defends individuals and companies in high-stakes white-collar criminal litigation and regulatory investigations. The firm covers a wide range of matters, including fraud, money laundering and securities violations. The team expertly defends cases brought by federal agencies and state attorneys general.

  9. 4
    Schilling Law LLC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Schilling Law is highly regarded for its handling of government investigations, including civil fraud and civil‑rights enforcement actions brought by the DOJ, SEC, CFPB, and OIC. They are also recognised for representing higher education institutions.

  10. 4
    Weddle Law PLLC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Weddle Law is well-thought of for it s handling of white-collar criminal matters and government enforcement litigation. The team is experienced in matters concerning the SEC and OCC.

  11. Agnifilo Intrater LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4
  12. Serpe LLC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4
  13. Treanor Devlin Brown PLLC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 4