Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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+1 212 336 2000Chambers Review
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP is a longstanding New York-based firm with a solid presence in the white-collar defense sphere. Sports former high-ranking DOJ officials and distinguished former prosecutors in its ranks. Called on by both individuals and corporate clients to guide them through complex regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings by bodies such as the DOJ, SEC and CFTC.
Work Highlights
- Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP was appointed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s office to lead an investigation into voting machine miscounts in November 2022 local elections in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Strengths
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"The team is extremely competent in handling and explaining complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is made up of dogged litigators and smart white-collar lawyers."
"Patterson Belknap have extremely talented lawyers who are also pragmatic and results driven."
"The team are intellectually on it with strong judgement."
"The team is extremely competent in handling and explaining complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is made up of dogged litigators and smart white-collar lawyers."
"Patterson Belknap have extremely talented lawyers who are also pragmatic and results driven."
"The team are intellectually on it with strong judgement."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Cleary is a go-to attorney for individuals and corporate clients facing high-stakes criminal proceedings and complex regulatory investigations.
"He has stellar credentials, great experience and a phenomenal set of contacts in the legal profession. What sets him apart is the way that he is able to distill down complex situations for people."
Cochair of the firm's white-collar department, Daniel Ruzumna, acts for an array of individual and corporate clients seeking representation in complex criminal proceedings and investigations involving fraud, asset forfeiture and antitrust issues, among others.
"Daniel is a seasoned veteran."
"Dan is a brilliant trial lawyer and a really good strategist."
"He has an amazing ability to break any complex issue down into manageable parts, and he is a master strategist."
Joshua Goldberg cochairs the firm's white-collar group, and is widely praised for his work representing clients in litigation involving allegations such as fraud, insider trading and RICO violations.
"He is very sophisticated and responsive and is a terrific advocate."
"He is calm in the face of high-pressure investigations and he is adept at keeping the temperature down."
"Josh is strategic in his case management. He is responsive, willing to take direction on different elements of his cases and has insight and direction at all levels."
Harry Sandick has a wealth of experience handling criminal investigations on behalf of both individual and corporate clients, including matters with cross-border complexities.
"He is a calming presence with a wealth of knowledge."
"Harry is not only incredibly experienced and gives great advice, he is really quick to give that advice. His client service is beyond outstanding."
Michael Buchanan handles a range of white-collar matters involving securities, insider trading, tax, accounting and healthcare fraud. Also noted for his expert handling of patent litigation and cybersecurity matters.
"Michael is attentive to detail, focused on issues and is thoughtful about them."
"He is well prepared, creative in his approach to commercial problems and understands the inherent tension between business and risk-taking."
"He is a very smart guy with great practical insight in his cases."
"Michael is a fantastic lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
New York