Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
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310.826.4700Chambers Review
Spertus, Landes & Josephs is a litigation boutique which fields a compact but formidable bench of lawyers with notable prosecutorial experience and strong trial capabilities. It defends clients in state and federal courts, as well as handling government and internal investigations into a wide range of matters including healthcare fraud, securities fraud and the False Claims Act.
Work Highlights
- Spertus, Landes & Josephs successfully Carlos Martinez, former President of Fox International Channels in Latin America, following a criminal trial alleging he and other defendants participated in a bribery scheme inducing soccer officials to award television rights for Latin American tournaments to its channels.
Strengths
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"They provided fulsome representation and a high level of service."
"They have lawyers of the highest caliber, able to handle the full spectrum of domestic white-collar matters, and you get incredible bang for your buck."
"The firm recruits and retains talented and motivated lawyers who are tireless, dependable and creative. What's more, they work together seamlessly and without ego."
"They provided fulsome representation and a high level of service."
"They have lawyers of the highest caliber, able to handle the full spectrum of domestic white-collar matters, and you get incredible bang for your buck."
"The firm recruits and retains talented and motivated lawyers who are tireless, dependable and creative. What's more, they work together seamlessly and without ego."
Notable Practitioners
James Spertus is a seasoned white-collar trial lawyer with particular experience in the fields of intellectual property and computer crime.
"He is very strategic, looking for the right points of leverage, and he digs in personally and fights hard for his clients."
"Jim is a leader and trailblazer. He has built the Spertus firm into one of the most highly regarded and best boutique firms in Los Angeles and, on top of that, he is a tremendous lawyer and brilliant strategist."
Anthony Pacheco is a vastly experienced litigator who excels in acting for clients in internal and regulatory investigations, as well as defending businesses and individuals facing criminal indictments.
"He has been highly professional to work with and he's very forward thinking and strategic in his thoughts on how to handle and plan in ways that draw on his experience and strong judgment about the practical aspect of how government matters will unfold."