Overview

We are the law firm to whom clients turn when stakes are highest. Whether your liberty or professional license is at risk, our attorneys have the experience critical to a successful defense. While traditional law firms may hire a handful of individuals with former government experience, our deep bench of highly-respected, former prosecutors and government officials is what sets us apart; it is the core of who we are as a law firm.

We are former federal and state prosecutors and regulators with the experience, inside knowledge, and credibility to efficiently navigate, defend, and favorably resolve government investigations and enforcement actions.

Our team includes:

  • Eight former Assistant United States Attorneys
  • Former Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey
  • Former Assistant Chief of the United States Department of Justice, Fraud Section
  • Two former First Assistant Attorneys General, the State’s second-highest ranking prosecutor
  • Two former Governor-appointed and Senate-confirmed Directors of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
  • Former Director of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice
  • Former Director of the Division of Criminal Justice
  • Former Chief of the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Healthcare and Securities Fraud Sections
  • Six Former New Jersey Assistant and Deputy Attorneys General
  • Former New York and New Jersey Assistant District Attorneys / County Prosecutor
  • Former Assistant Chief of the Fraud Section at the US DOJ
  • Former Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey

Our exceptional track record serving both our corporate and individual clients in resolving criminal and civil government enforcement actions and protecting professional licensees speaks for itself.

We are regularly called upon to defend matters brought by:

  • United States Department of Justice
  • United States Attorneys’ Offices
  • Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
  • New Jersey and New York Attorneys General
  • New Jersey County Prosecutors and New York District Attorneys
  • State Licensing Boards

OUR EXPERIENCE

  • Successfully defended Fortune 50 global telecommunications company in a consumer fraud investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General and Division of Consumer Affairs. Investigation closed with no further enforcement action.
  • Successfully defended the Chief Medical Officer of a large New York healthcare network in a federal kickback investigation conducted by the FBI, HHS, and U.S. Attorney’s Office. Investigation closed with no further enforcement action.
  • Successfully defended a Fortune 500 multinational medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer in a consumer fraud investigation conducted by the New Jersey Attorney General and Division of Consumer Affairs, resulting in a favorable civil settlement.
  • Successfully obtained dismissal of criminal charges against a prominent orthopedist in a multi-million dollar kickback prosecution conducted by the New Jersey Attorney General and Insurance Fraud Prosecutor. Matter closed with no ramifications to medical license.
  • Successfully represented Fortune 20 company executive in corporate investigation for misappropriation and conversion of corporate funds. Investigation closed with no discipline or criminal referral.
  • Represented prominent French national before the U.S. Department of State regarding allegations of sexual assault. Successfully resolved matter resulting in issuance of U.S. travel visa and unrestricted travel.
  • Successfully represented prominent physician facing charges of healthcare fraud and money laundering, resulting in the full dismissal of charges. Matter closed with no ramifications to medical license.
  • Successfully obtained dismissal of all criminal charges against prominent physician accused of inappropriate patient contact.
  • Represented the Chief Executive Officer, other senior executives, and board members of a banking institution in a federal fraud investigation conducted by the FBI, FDIC, and U.S. Attorney’s Office, resulting in the non-prosecution of all clients.
  • Defended multiple physicians in a sprawling investigation and prosecution by the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office, Healthcare Fraud Unit, for violations of the federal AntiKickback Statute.
  • Successfully obtained the complete dismissal of criminal assault charges for Major League Baseball player.
  • Defended a key employee of a global commodity trader in a $520M fraud prosecution by the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York, resulting in a noncustodial sentence.

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