Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 2
About
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
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
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
- Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP represented a nonprofit entity in an investigation by the State of Ohio Attorney General into potential theft and corruption.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have top notch lawyers who are very well known in the local community."
"They have top notch lawyers who are very well known in the local community."
Notable Practitioners
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Ohio
Members
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Albert Lucas
Brad Liu
Head of Department
John Reulbach
Nicholas Bonaminio
Raymond Tarasuck
Robert Sohm
Stephen Wagner
Industries
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
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