Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Provided by Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord’s White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Investigations Department has an unparalleled and unique practice comprised of significant national and international matters, administrative and regulatory actions, investigations, and related litigation, representing governmental bodies, non-profits and non-governmental institutions, major companies, and individuals.
The Texas contingent of Locke Lord’s White Collar Department
handles significant
- national and international matters
- administrative and regulatory actions
- investigations
- related litigation
Led by former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Paul E. Coggins and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Tim Johnson, who ran two of the largest offices in the United States during their tenure. Our Texas lawyers provide expert advice to clients around the globe in highly-regulated industries like health care, environmental, insurance and banking, in some of the most complex criminal and civil matters involving:
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”)
- False Claims Act (“FCA”)
- antitrust enforcement
- public corruption
- healthcare fraud
- export and import violations
- bank fraud
- false statement
- obstruction
- commercial bribery
- money laundering
- forfeitures
- embezzlement
- Anti-Kickback Statute
- securities fraud
- Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”)
- computer fraud
Chambers Review
Locke Lord LLP is considered a leading choice for both individual and corporate representation in sensitive investigations and high profile litigation matters. Excels across a broad array of enforcement actions, including FCPA and False Claims Act violations, healthcare fraud, environmental crimes and financial services matters.
Work Highlights
- Locke Lord represented ICMAD in an internal investigation, which uncovered embezzlement of over a million dollars by the CEO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's expertise is invaluable."
"The firm's representation is nuanced and they anticipate legal issues."
"They are very responsive and timely."
"The attorneys have strong knowledge of business dealings subject to investigations and litigation."
"The team's expertise is invaluable."
"The firm's representation is nuanced and they anticipate legal issues."
"They are very responsive and timely."
"The attorneys have strong knowledge of business dealings subject to investigations and litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Coggins has a superb track record of acting on behalf of individual and corporate clients in the full range of white-collar cases.
"It is hard to imagine an attorney with more experience in criminal and federal civil investigation and litigation."
Kiprian Mendrygal assists clients with high-profile civil and criminal investigations involving fraud and FCPA violations.
"Kip is one of my favorite lawyers. He is extremely diligent, efficient and experienced."
"Kip is really fantastic."
Tim Johnson is frequently sought out to conduct internal investigations as well as representing individuals and businesses in criminal proceedings. His experience includes environmental, healthcare and FCPA matters.
"Tim is an excellent criminal defense lawyer."
Jennifer McCoy has established a broad practice, advising individuals on a host of white-collar matters including on DOJ and EPA investigations.
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