Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Nearly half of KBK attorneys have served in the United States Attorney’s Office or the office of the Federal Public Defender, bringing a wealth of experience to their white collar defense and corporate investigations practices. The KBK team has successfully defended individuals, as well as publicly traded and privately held companies and their officers and directors, against government claims of wrongdoing. KBK attorneys have expertise in a wide range of areas, including public corruption, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, financial, securities, health care and tax fraud, environmental crimes, workplace safety, False Claims Act, procurement fraud, consumer fraud, and antitrust matters.
Chambers Review
Kendall Brill & Kelly is a highly rated litigation firm with considerable strength in white-collar trials and investigations. It regularly acts for high ranking individuals and corporates across a wide range of industries and possesses vast experience defending clients against a diverse array of claims including corruption and securities and healthcare fraud.
Work Highlights
- KBK successfully defended Dr Lester Zuckerman, former chief medical officer of National Spine & Pain Center, in securing the complete dismissal of an anti-kickback indictment brought by the US Attorney's Office for California's Central District.
Strengths
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"They were spectacular."
"It's a strong litigation boutique with a diversity of practitioners to handle a variety of high profile litigation."
"They're very, very good and very experienced white-collar lawyers."
"They were spectacular."
"It's a strong litigation boutique with a diversity of practitioners to handle a variety of high profile litigation."
"They're very, very good and very experienced white-collar lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Janet Levine is a highly respected practitioner, regularly engaged by individual clients to advise on sensitive government investigations concerning matters as varied as money laundering, healthcare fraud and tax evasion.
"She's an unbelievable lawyer who I would trust with every case."
"She's an exceptional writer and courtroom lawyer."
"Janet is one of the leading defense lawyers and has always been one of top trial lawyers in the state. She's clearly a go-to for criminal defense and brings her formidable trial talent to bear on each case - she's an incredibly effective weapon to have. I've seen her do written and oral advocacy and it's top tier."
Jeffrey Rutherford is routinely called on to assist clients with criminal investigations and is also recognized for his extensive trial experience.
"He's a brilliant thinker and strategist."
"He's incredible on his feet and has been unstoppable after his return to the private sector. He's tried some of biggest cases in the district and is very effective in front of jury."
"He's one of the leading practitioners in the state. His oral advocacy is terrific and he's an excellent trial lawyer."
Robert Dugdale is called upon by individuals and organizations to defend them in criminal matters, including advising on government investigations and defending clients facing a broad array of enforcement actions. He wins particular praise for his advocacy skills, bringing a wealth of experience in trial and appellate matters.
"He's a really smart person who can really cut to the chase on complex issues and make sure they are understandable and digestible to the DOJ."
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Industries
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Antitrust Matters
Environmental Crime
False Claims Act
Financial, Tax, and Securities Fraud
Government Investigations and White Collar Crime
Health Care Fraud
Procurement and Consumer Fraud
Public Corruption
Workplace Safety