Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 5
Contact number
+1 202 640 2850About
Provided by Kaiser PLLC
Kaiser PLLC represents individuals, companies, and officials in white collar criminal matters in federal and state courts, as well as investigations by government agencies and legislative bodies. Partners include Matt Kaiser and Jon Jeffress who are both former Assistant Federal Public Defenders, and Bill Pittard, former Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives.
The firm is known for aggressive, discrete representation in politically sensitive litigation, with a track record of successful trial work, sentencing advocacy, and pre-trial negotiations, as well as resolutions of inquiries by government entities. Kaiser PLLC has played a role in many recent high-profile political investigations, navigating the unique procedures of government under the added pressures of politics and the press by communicating with investigators, preparing witnesses, and managing the legal, political, and business implications for clients.
Recent representations include:
- An employee of a subject of the Mueller investigation
- A historic voting rights lawsuit
- A former Cabinet member under investigation
- A member of Congress under political attack
- FBI officials in Congressional, DOJ Inspector General, grand jury and internal inquiries
- A federal prosecutor investigated for leaking grand jury material
- A government official accused of tax fraud
- An executive accused of bribing foreign officials
Chambers Review
Kaiser PLLC is a well-regarded DC boutique specializing in high-stakes criminal defense and government investigations. The firm has considerable experience handling sensitive matters, including high-profile political scandals, as well as local and international corruption cases.
Work Highlights
- Kaiser PLLC represented Georges Berges, Hunter Biden’s art dealer, in regard to the congressional investigation relating to Hunter Biden.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Kaiser are very strong advocates who put together the best path toward a resolution. Clients love them and they are amazing listeners."
"Kaiser genuinely care about clients and take all the steps necessary to give them the best representation possible."
"The team exemplifies civility and collegiality in the practice while representing the interests of their clients and exercising excellent judgment in making strategic calls."
"The team at Kaiser are very strong advocates who put together the best path toward a resolution. Clients love them and they are amazing listeners."
"Kaiser genuinely care about clients and take all the steps necessary to give them the best representation possible."
"The team exemplifies civility and collegiality in the practice while representing the interests of their clients and exercising excellent judgment in making strategic calls."
Notable Practitioners
Kaiser partner Matthew Kaiser wins praise for his criminal defense work, frequently acting for a variety of clients in complex proceedings, as well as representing other attorneys in potential malpractice matters.
"He is a great white-collar and commercial litigator with deep subject matter expertise."
"Matt is a dynamic attorney who is both thoughtful and fair."
"He is very reliable and is able to handle big litigations and complex matters with ease."
Jonathan Jeffress is a Kaiser partner who has a wide-ranging white-collar practice dedicated to representing an array of individual clients, including corporate executives, public officials and political aides.
"Jonathan genuinely cares about his clients and does everything to ensure he represents them in the best way possible."
"He is fantastic at trial, with real courtroom presence."
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