Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Connecticut
Band 1
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Provided by Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Key characteristics of the Litigation Practice group at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP:
- Highly experienced trial attorneys who previously served in leadership positions in the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the District of CT and the SDNY, and the SEC’s New York Regional Office, and have represented individuals and companies in numerous trials, hearings, appeals, arbitrations, and assisted clients in navigating white-collar criminal and civil investigations initiated by federal authorities.
- National litigation practice, representing companies and individuals in federal and state courts in a broad range of commercial disputes, involving the combination/breakup of private businesses and disputes stemming from dissolution of business relationships.
- Significant experience conducting sensitive internal investigations for corporations, non-profits, boards of directors, audit & special committees and private equity investors, seeking an independent review of potential misconduct or other concerns, ranging from fraud to sexual misconduct.
Our litigation practice concentrates on complex civil litigation, white collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement matters and internal investigations. Our depth of experience allows us to customize our approach to achieve our clients’ objectives in a cost-effective manner. Our expertise allows us to staff matters with lean teams, our collaborative approach ensures that the judgment of our partners is brought to bear in high-stakes litigation matters.
Chambers Review
Finn Dixon has an impressive practice with broad capabilities across civil and criminal litigation. It offers notable expertise in white-collar criminal defense, as well as representing clients in regulatory enforcement. The team is also adept at handling internal investigations for corporate clients.
Work Highlights
- Finn Dixon conducted an internal investigation of the Connecticut State Police in response to allegations of falsifying traffic stop data.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Finn Dixon & Herling is highly responsive to client needs. The team is very professional and highly experienced in the area of white-collar criminal defense."
"The communication is timely, direct and greatly appreciated."
"Finn Dixon & Herling is highly responsive to client needs. The team is very professional and highly experienced in the area of white-collar criminal defense."
"The communication is timely, direct and greatly appreciated."
Notable Practitioners
Deirdre Daly has an impressive pedigree in defending clients facing regulatory investigations and enforcement, leveraging her experience serving as the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
"She is a pleasure to work with. She brings decades of relevant experience and she understands the process inside and out."
Andrew Calamari is a highly experienced litigator with particular expertise in SEC investigations and enforcement matters, drawing from his expertise as a former director of the SEC's New York office.
"Andy is incredibly well respected in the SEC Bar and is a go-to lawyer for SEC matters that require judgment and nuance."
Jeffrey Plotkin has a wide-ranging securities regulatory practice which sees him regularly engaged by senior executives and public companies in SEC matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Connecticut
Members
Provided by Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Andrew Calamari
David Allen
Deirdre Daly
Head of Department
Evan Cohen
Head of Department
Jeffrey Plotkin
Tony Miodonka
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Private Clients/Individuals