Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Missouri
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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' skilled Missouri team draws on its global resources to handle a broad array of civil litigation, as well as frequently assisting with white-collar crime and federal investigations. The firm has experience in class actions, product liability and personal injury claims, alongside additional strength in construction and real estate matters.
Work Highlights
- Dentons defended TriWest in a federal lawsuit alleging that, through its role as facilitator for VA claims outside of VA hospitals and facilities, it should be held responsible for alleged medical malpractice.
Strengths
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"Dentons presents innovative solutions."
"Dentons has dedicated, sophisticated partners who work tirelessly on our matters."
"Dentons has the expertise to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Dentons presents innovative solutions."
"Dentons has dedicated, sophisticated partners who work tirelessly on our matters."
"Dentons has the expertise to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Hill is chair of the firm's US white-collar and government investigations group. He frequently works on internal investigations and on investigations involving criminal antitrust matters.
"Steve has deep knowledge and is very responsive. He efficiently provides high-quality advice."
"Stephen is excellent. He is intelligent and experienced and provides pragmatic advice."
"Steve is a fantastic, dedicated attorney who cares about his clients and passionately represents and guides them through very difficult experiences."
Stephen O'Brien focuses his practice on commercial and regulatory matters, with a specific focus on economic and statistical analyses.
"Stephen is a terrific lawyer; he is client-focused, an outstanding thinker and a tactical litigator."
"Stephen has a deep understanding of the structure of a class action and the statistical analysis that such matters require."
Lisa Krigsten, office managing partner of the Kansas City location, has a vast amount of experience in white-collar cases including those involving Department of Justice investigations. She is also a very well-regarded expert in fair housing matters.
"Lisa Krigsten is a very good lawyer who works hard to assist her clients."
"Lisa is our go-to for complex matters."
Stephen Rovak has a wide-ranging commercial litigation practice.He is also well known for handling arbitrations and mediations.
"Steve always understands the background of the matter."
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