Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Arizona
Band 2
Contact number
+1 602 508 3900About
Provided by Dentons
Dentons’ attorneys have years of experience and vast knowledge in the area of commercial litigation. The firm has helped clients on all types of such matters, including breach-of-contract disputes; shareholder and partnership disputes; defamation claims; professional liability; civil conspiracy; tortious interference with a contract or business expectancies; civil fraud; and negligent misrepresentation.
With expertise in White Collar Investigations, Dentons’ lawyers have extensive experience in defending and coordinating collateral proceedings that are inherent in white collar litigation, including civil False Claims Act lawsuits and forfeiture actions, administrative proceedings, government audits, investigations by other governmental agencies, shareholder derivative lawsuits, and related state investigations. We are at home in the courtroom and inside government offices and have handled cases across the US.
Since indictments are the culmination of investigative activity, our involvement begins long before a decision to prosecute. Highly proficient in conducting internal investigations, our greatest successes are those in which charges are never filed and investigations are never made public. Our lawyers also work closely with clients to develop and improve their corporate compliance programs to minimize enforcement legal risk.
Chambers Review
Dentons enjoys a notable Phoenix-based litigation offering complemented by an impressive network of national and international offices. It is adept at handling a wide range of commercial disputes, while offering particular prowess in white-collar matters. Its experience extends to federal and state-level grand jury investigations, representing both high net worth individuals and corporate clients.
Work Highlights
- Dentons represented international aerospace electronics manufacturer Benchmark Electronics in a 504-paragraph amended complaint.
Strengths
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"Dentons places a premium on client service, and it shows."
"Dentons places a premium on client service, and it shows."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Charlton is a renowned white-collar criminal defense attorney whose experience also extends to high-stakes external investigations. He is further active on matters involving civil forfeiture law and prosecutorial misconduct. Based in Phoenix, he draws on former prosecutorial experience when serving as an accomplished defense-side trial lawyer.
"Paul's solution-orientation and strong intellect always helps me achieve the best possible outcomes."
"Paul is one of the most gracious lawyers I have worked with and seems unfazed by challenges that come his way. He has good instincts in this arena."