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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA

North Carolina

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.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Edward T HinsonJames McElroy & Diehl
  2. Joseph B Cheshire VCheshire Parker Schneider, PLLC
  3. Wade M SmithTharrington Smith LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Alston & Bird LLP
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    Alston & Bird LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked

    Alston & Bird offers impressive capabilities across a broad range of white-collar criminal cases and investigations, with expertise acting for corporates and individuals. The firm is particularly recognized for representing financial services, healthcare and technology companies. It has strengths handling matters involving allegations of financial fraud, tax fraud and antitrust violations, among other issues.

  2. Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
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    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked

    Brooks, Pierce, McLendon Humphrey & Leonard is a leading firm in high-stakes white-collar criminal litigation. The firm is equally adept in representing individuals and companies, with experience assisting with complex government and internal investigations. Its expertise spans False Claims Act, bribery and antitrust-related cases. The team acts for clients in the healthcare and energy sectors, among others.

  3. Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
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    Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked

    Moore & Van Allen is an impressive performer in white-collar criminal investigations and regulatory actions, as well as complex internal investigations. The firm is a frequent choice for both companies and individuals seeking effective advice and advocacy at trial and appellate levels. Its experience spans allegations of fraud and antitrust violations, among a range of other issues.

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Band 2

  1. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings possesses a robust government enforcement and investigations practice and is recognized for its considerable healthcare sector expertise. It has additional experience in the life sciences and financial services industries. The firm is particularly reputable for its False Claims Act expertise.

  2. Williams Mullen
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    Williams Mullen
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Williams Mullen is recognized for its broad-based white-collar practice, which encompasses investigations and litigation involving a number of sectors. The team has handled insurance, healthcare and securities-related cases, alongside a range of consumer protection lawsuits.

  3. Winston & Strawn LLP
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    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Winston & Strawn is recognized for its expert representation of clients across the financial services space, including major banks. It offers notable capabilities assisting clients with internal and governmental investigations as well as a broad array of regulatory enforcement matters.

  4. Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
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    Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Womble Bond Dickinson has a solid white-collar offering out of its Raleigh and Charlotte offices. The team adeptly assists clients with enforcement proceedings, white-collar litigation and internal investigations. It has considerable expertise acting for individuals, with particular strength in the healthcare sector.

  5. Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2025 | Band 2