Cases
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS: White Collar
Government Investigations:
Represented environmental clean-up company
owner in EPA investigation
federal prosecution of Clean Water Act violations.
Represented owner of real estate investment company in federal prosecution for mortgage fraud related to residential home purchases.
Represented multiple employees of financial institution in parallel SEC
federal criminal gr
jury investigations for alleged securities
bank fraud
Multiple representations of ship owners, officers,
crew members in US Coast Guard
DOJ investigations of alleged maritime environmental violations involving oil spills
/or oily water separators.
Represented shipping line in Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) investigation of false claims
contractor fraud related to Military Sealift Comm
contracts.
Represented tax preparer in IRS investigation
federal prosecution for alleged tax fraud involving use of straw tax filers
fictitious tax credits.
Represented wholesale distributor in FBI
IRS investigation of counterfeit goods
illegal international financial transactions.
Represented owner of retail clothing stores in state criminal investigation
law enforcement raid of premises relating to counterfeit clothing merch
ise
trademark infringement.
Represented wholesale distributor in Virginia Attorney General investigation of sale of contrab
cigarettes.
Represented financial services provider under investigation by FBI for alleged securities fraud.
Represented medical doctor in DEA
DOJ investigation of internet-based prescription fraud.
Represented owner of construction company in state criminal investigation of contractor fraud
interceded with law enforcement to avoid charges.
Represented individual targeted in IRS investigation
federal civil forfeiture action for alleged illegal financial structuring.
Represented investor in condominium development in FBI investigation of mortgage fraud scheme.
Represented manager of freight forwarding company in NCIS/FBI investigation of illegal gratuities for government contracts.
Represented owner of government contracting company in DCIS investigation of illegal gratuities in award of ship cleaning contracts.
Assisted in internal investigation of employee embezzlement for proprietary college
facilitated police investigation
prosecution.
Conducted internal investigation for manufacturer of military goods of employee embezzlement
facilitated U.S. Secret Service investigation
federal prosecution.
Assisted in internal investigation by shipping company of possible employee embezzlement
facilitated FBI investigation.
Represented owner of medical supply company in Virginia Attorney General investigation
prosecution for alleged Medicaid fraud.
Represented Somali national charged with piracy against U.S. naval vessel off coast of Africa.
Represented numerous individuals in multiple federal prosecutions for alleged immigration fraud.
Represented business owner
spouse in federal prosecution for alleged employee benefits fraud.
Represented government contractor charged with two counts of homicide for shooting incident in Afghanistan.
Represented individuals in numerous federal
state prosecutions for alleged narcotics, firearms,
related conspiracies.
Represented individual before Child Protective Services in administrative action alleging child abuse.
Business Litigation:
Received favorable jury verdict for plaintiff in civil action against government-contractor former employer on breach of employment contract.
Defended retail store owner in federal trademark infringement lawsuit.
Defended light pole manufacturer in products liability wrongful death suit in state court.
Defended construction company in federal breach of contract civil action asserting arbitration clause in defense.
Represented restaurant before the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
successful appeal to Virginia circuit court in disciplinary
licensing actions.
Represented general contractor in government contract bid protest with FAA regarding construction of air traffic control tower.
