About

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Calfee’s White-Collar Defense and Government Investigations practice offers a coordinated approach to addressing the increasing criminal and regulatory risks faced by U.S. companies and providing sound strategies for defense and mitigation in times of urgency and stress. 

Whether parallel civil and criminal actions, internal or external investigations, additional regulatory oversight, disclosure requirements, governance and compliance issues, insurance coverage, crisis management or business judgment, Calfee’s White-Collar Defense and Government Investigations team has the experience and judgment to provide constructive counsel no matter where the process leads. 

Led by attorneys who have spearheaded defensive investigations and responses throughout their careers, the team also includes both securities and governance attorneys with experience representing businesses, issuers, underwriters, shareholder groups, directors and officers and public bodies, as well as trial lawyers experienced in complex, bet-the-bank civil litigation and criminal trials. 



Chambers Review

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Ohio
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What the team is known for

Calfee, Halter & Griswold is a highly sought-after firm for its expertise in white-collar criminal defense and government investigations. The team has ample experience dealing with securities, fraud and money laundering investigations and frequently interacts with a range of governmental agencies, including the FBI.

Work Highlights

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  • Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP represented a nonprofit entity in an investigation by the State of Ohio Attorney General into potential theft and corruption.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fritz Berckmueller
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Fritz Berckmueller
Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Band 2

Head of department Fritz Berckmueller is well regarded for his expertise in white-collar work. He acts for clients in a range of matters including FCA investigations, whistle-blower claims and investigations into bribery and corruption.

"Fritz is a subject-matter expert, very even keeled and has a very engaging approach."

"He is super responsive and very knowledgeable."

"He is diligent, competent, thoughtful and deliberative."

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Fritz Berckmueller
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Fritz Berckmueller
Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Band 2

Members

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Albert Lucas

Brad Liu

Fritz Berckmueller

Fritz Berckmueller

Head of Department

John Reulbach

Nicholas Bonaminio

Raymond Tarasuck

Robert Sohm

Stephen Wagner

Industries

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Aviation

Banking, Financial Services and Insurance

Chemicals

Construction

Education

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

Entertainment, Media and the Arts

Food and Beverage

Gaming and Hospitality

Health Care

Individuals and Families

International

Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Nonprofit Organizations

Partnerships, LLCs and Joint Ventures

Private and Family-Owned Businesses

Public Companies

Real Estate

Retail and Consumer Products

Software and Information Technology

Trade Associations