About Benjamin G. Greenberg

Benjamin G. Greenberg is the former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. He is a seasoned litigator who represents corporations and individuals in criminal and civil government investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, the SEC, and various regulatory entities. He is recognized among The Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2022-2025, and as “a strong choice for individuals facing fraud charges, as well as corporations requiring representation in internal and federal investigations.” (Chambers USA, 2025)*. Clients have called Ben “a phenomenal writer and oral advocate.” (Chambers USA, 2025)*.

Ben focuses on fraud involving federal health care programs, securities and investment fraud, accounting fraud, SEC enforcement matters, financial institution fraud and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), money laundering, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and the False Claims Act (FCA). Ben’s clients include private equity funds, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, banks, healthcare providers, and international companies in the technology, financial services, and investment sectors. Ben leads internal corporate investigations in various areas and is an experienced trial attorney who has tried over 25 cases to verdict in federal court.

Ben also maintains an active civil practice, representing public and private companies, investment funds, and individuals in cases involving fraud, defamation, breach of contract, and fiduciary duty claims. He also advises companies on merger due diligence, post-merger litigation, compliance, and sanctions.

As U.S. Attorney, Ben was the chief federal law enforcement officer in South Florida, leading one of the largest and busiest offices in the country. Ben oversaw cases involving foreign bribery, healthcare fraud, BSA and money laundering violations, public corruption, terrorism, and counterintelligence. In both Republican and Democratic administrations, Ben worked closely with senior leadership at the Department of Justice in Washington. He utilizes this experience to defend and advise companies and individuals both locally and nationally. Ben also served as the district’s Crisis Management Coordinator for almost a decade, working with federal and local law enforcement agencies.

Concentrations

•White collar crime
•Internal Investigations
•Health care fraud
•Securities litigation
•Asset Forfeiture
•Money laundering
•Federal court civil litigation
•False Claims Act
•Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
•Government investigations
•Sanctions

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Jon Phipps McCalla, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, 1999-2000

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2022-2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, 2023-2025
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2021
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense, 2022-2023
•Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Corporates, 2021
•Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Individuals, 2021
•Listed, The Legal 500 Latin America Guide, 'Latin America: International - City Focus: Miami,' 2021-2024
•Selected, National Law Review, 'Go-To Thought Leader: Finance Law - Anti-Money Laundering Legislation,' 2021
•Recognized, Daily Business Review, “Most Effective Lawyer - Criminal Law,” 2006

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 5
    • White Collar Defense & Investigations
    • Latin America Practice
    • Health Care & FDA Practice
    • Trial Practice
    • Securities Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Convinced DOJ to forego criminal securities
    investment fraud charges against a large technology company with operations in multiple countries.
    Represented the target in a large criminal health care fraud investigation, resulting in no charges being filed.
    Persuaded the SEC to close long-term investigation into claims against a multinational technology company.
    Represented Fortune 500 company in affirmative cyber-fraud litigation resulting in judgments in the client's favor.
    Represent various private equity funds
    CEOs in gr
    jury matters
    investigations conducted by the DOJ
    the SEC.
    Represent a major company in a wide-ranging gr
    jury investigation into Bank Secrecy Act
    money laundering allegations.
    Obtained the release of the client's multimillion-dollar asset in forfeiture litigation involving OFAC enforcement
    proceedings in foreign courts.
    Led extensive internal investigation into allegations of accounting improprieties under Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act.
    Advise companies
    individuals during merger due diligence
    post-merger litigation.
    Represent
    counsel clients in FCPA
    money laundering investigations involving Latin America.
    Lead False Claims Act defense of companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device,
    health care industries throughout the country.
    Represent companies
    individuals in SEC investigations under Section 17(a) of the Securities Act, Sections 10(b)
    15(a)(1) of the Exchange Act,
    the Investment Company Act.
    Represent companies in civil investigations relating to PPP fraud.
    Advise U.S. citizens
    foreign nationals on extradition
    related matters.
    Convicted the CEO of a large bank holding company in one of the largest corporate fraud cases in Miami.
    Litigated high-profile international extradition matters involving Latin American, Middle Eastern,
    European countries.
    Prosecuted dozens of cases involving financial institution fraud, violent crime, money laundering, public corruption, drug trafficking, the Bank Secrecy Act,
    national security.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Greenberg prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2000, Florida
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Board Member, American Jewish Committee
    •Board Member, Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council
    •Broward Venture Council

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Georgetown University Law Center
    Class of 1999
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Pennsylvania
    Class of 1993
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1971
    1971
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Benjamin G. Greenberg was admitted in 2000 to the State of Florida.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.