Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Alabama
Band 1
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+1 205 581 0700Chambers Review
Lightfoot, Franklin & White offers clients a distinguished white-collar practice. The group leverages its top-tier skills to represent both high-profile individuals and major corporations in complex criminal investigations and litigation. The team excels in multijurisdictional work, with expert capabilities in defending clients against DOJ, SEC and CFTC actions.
Work Highlights
- Lightfoot, Franklin & White was appointed by the Fulton County District Attorney as Special Counsel to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office for an investigation concerning the actions of former President Donald Trump following the 2020 election.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lightfoot is a go-to for white-collar crime in Alabama."
"The team is always available and prompt in responding."
"The firm is simply the best at what it does in Alabama."
"Lightfoot is a go-to for white-collar crime in Alabama."
"The team is always available and prompt in responding."
"The firm is simply the best at what it does in Alabama."
Notable Practitioners
Brandon Essig is regularly engaged by individuals and corporations on complex criminal investigations and litigation. He is also noted for his trial capability and strong appellate practice.
"Brandon is intelligent, thoughtful, thorough, communicative and a great strategic thinker."
"He is always impressive and thoughtful, and brings his prior experience of being a prosecutor to the table, which is useful."
"Brandon is terrific in court."
Jack Sharman chairs the white-collar crime practice group and is considered a first port of call for an array of high-profile clients facing criminal investigations and litigation.
"He is very talented."
"Jack provides really good, practical advice."
"Jack is extremely sophisticated in white-collar matters."