Lewis, Rice & Fingersh’s White Collar Crime Practice Group has the experience and resources necessary to address criminal, allegedly criminal, and regulatory matters facing today’s corporations, businesses and individuals, regardless of the stage or complexity.

The Firm’s White Collar Crime Practice Group, led by a former United States Attorney, has extensive experience in all areas of federal and state criminal investigations, providing services nationwide. Members of the Group have broad experience in trial and appellate practice, successfully representing clients before all levels of state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

In an effort to uncover and reduce potentially criminal conduct, the White Collar Crime Practice Group routinely performs internal company investigations and compliance audits on behalf of corporations and other businesses, providing guidance to senior management in an effort to reduce potential company exposure.

During government-initiated investigations, the Group counsels and represents corporations, other businesses and individuals, working closely with clients to prevent or minimize formal charges. The Group also counsels and represents clients who may not face criminal charges, but rather who are called as witnesses to provide testimony, documents or other information to a grand jury.

In cases in which the government charges a corporation, business or individual with the commission of a crime, the Group works timelessly to obtain the best possible result. The Firm has successfully defended its clients against a wide range of charges including:

• Health Care Fraud;
• Mail and Wire Fraud;
• Violation of Securities Laws;
• Violation of Environmental Laws and Regulations;
• Defense and Government Contract Fraud;
• Violation of Public Accountability Laws;
• Financial and Banking Institutions Fraud;
• Violation of USDA Regulations;
• Violation of RICO Laws; 
• Violation of Antitrust Laws.

In addition, the Group has considerable experience coordinating criminal cases with any resulting civil cases, eliminating duplicate efforts and avoiding inconsistent results.

Regardless of the stage or complexity of the criminal or regulatory issues facing today’s corporations, businesses and individuals, the Firm's White Collar Crime Practice Group is qualified and able to assist.