Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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Arnold & Porter's versatile litigation practice is heavily involved in both trials and investigations in the areas of healthcare fraud, criminal antitrust and government contracts, with additional substantive expertise on the civil side. The team has considerable expertise in securities matters, experienced in representing clients before US regulatory authorities including the DOJ and SEC and foreign government bodies such as the UK Serious Fraud Office. Its broad client base includes pharmaceutical, industrial and financial services companies, along with individual executives, public officials and healthcare professionals.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter represented five Planned Parenthood affiliates in an FCA case in the Northern District of Texas.
Strengths
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"The team at Arnold & Porter are incredibly smart, experienced and strategic. They are extremely knowledgeable about their clients and the industries they are in."
"The firm has accomplished and experienced attorneys who provide excellent advice in addition to comprehensive explanations."
"The team at Arnold & Porter are incredibly smart, experienced and strategic. They are extremely knowledgeable about their clients and the industries they are in."
"The firm has accomplished and experienced attorneys who provide excellent advice in addition to comprehensive explanations."
Notable Practitioners
Amy Jeffress is the cochair of Arnold & Porter's white-collar defense and investigations practice. She defends clients facing regulatory investigations and criminal enforcement, frequently acting on matters involving issues of national security, extradition proceedings and export sanctions.
"Amy is an outstanding lawyer. She is detail-oriented and has a very nice rapport with her clients."
"Amy is an exceptional lawyer with a distinguished background in national security law."
John Nassikas is a Washington, DC-based partner at Arnold & Porter. He represents a range of corporate entities and individual executives, with an impressive portfolio of corporate and government clients. He frequently handles governmental and regulatory investigations and related enforcement proceedings.
"John is an excellent lawyer who is innovative, diligent and attentive to client needs."
"John is valuable and efficient. He has the ability to balance complex issues and get to the heart of the matter."
James Cooper is a partner at Arnold & Porter and an experienced white-collar practitioner, notable for his extensive expertise in criminal antitrust and corporate enforcement actions.
"James is an outstanding attorney. He is very strategic and thorough with the ability to see around corners."
Craig Margolis is an Arnold & Porter partner who is noted for his FCA and government contracts expertise. He is regularly called upon to assist with internal investigations, compliance and corporate enforcement.
"He is very smart and effective."
"Craig is an exceptional litigator and he is extremely intelligent."
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