Businesses and individuals operate in an environment of escalating governmental regulations, increasingly aggressive law enforcement methods and tactics, and the expanding use of criminal sanctions against businesses and individuals alike. 

White collar investigations and prosecutions, and their defense, involve complex legal issues not necessarily restricted to criminal law.  A necessary component of this practice area includes performing and assisting the corporate client with internal investigations as a result of allegations of corporate malfeasance, whistleblower claims, and other acts, which may result in director and officer fiduciary liability. 

The White Collar Defense Practice Group aggressively serves both corporate and individual clients by providing discreet and comprehensive representation to protect each client’s rights.  Among our lawyers are four former Hamilton County assistant prosecutors, two of whom were assigned to the Ohio Organized Crime Commission, a former law enforcement officer, a former IRS attorney, and litigators experienced in bankruptcy and complex financial and business related matters. 

While our greatest strength is evident in the courtroom, our attorneys recognize that effectively cooperating with a law enforcement or regulatory agency may often be in the client’s best interest.  Regardless of the strategy, the White Collar Defense Practice Group has successfully represented corporations, corporate executives, public officials, accountants, and others in investigations of securities fraud, bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, antitrust violations, tax fraud, price manipulation, money laundering, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud and telemarketing fraud.