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West Hartford, Connecticut

Have specialized in representing individuals and businesses in state and federal investigations and prosecutions of white collar crime. Advised clients on regulatory compliance, conducted internal investigations and defended civil matters involving RICO, securities and asset forfeiture claims.

Greater Atlanta Area

Nationally recognized criminal defense boutique firm focused on complex federal matters including international drug trafficking, money laundering, securities fraud and criminal contempt.Notable representations: (1). The defense of an individual charged with narcotics trafficking and money laundering arising from his ownership of an Internet pharmacy, which raised novel constitutional and regulatory issues. (2). The defense of the ringleader of an international drug and money laundering… Show more Nationally recognized criminal defense boutique firm focused on complex federal matters including international drug trafficking, money laundering, securities fraud and criminal contempt.Notable representations: (1). The defense of an individual charged with narcotics trafficking and money laundering arising from his ownership of an Internet pharmacy, which raised novel constitutional and regulatory issues. (2). The defense of the ringleader of an international drug and money laundering conspiracy. Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

Notable cases: (1). Represented individuals in investigations of procurement fraud and bribery in the prosecution arising out of the Johnson's Controls contract negotiated with the City of New Orleans. (2). Represented architectural firm that designed the 17th Street Canal, one of two major flooding breakthrough points, during the investigation of possible criminal violations arising out of Hurricane Katrina.

Greater New Orleans Area

Litigated and negotiated claims involving mass toxic torts, commercial litigations, attorney malpractice, federal and state RICO and securities violations. Also led federal and state criminal investigations.Notable cases: (1). Represented the Rapid Transit Authority and employees during the civil and criminal investigation of fraud committed by the director of the RTA, Glen Haydel. Haydel was ultimately convicted in federal court for bilking the RTA of hundreds of thousands of dollars… Show more Litigated and negotiated claims involving mass toxic torts, commercial litigations, attorney malpractice, federal and state RICO and securities violations. Also led federal and state criminal investigations.Notable cases: (1). Represented the Rapid Transit Authority and employees during the civil and criminal investigation of fraud committed by the director of the RTA, Glen Haydel. Haydel was ultimately convicted in federal court for bilking the RTA of hundreds of thousands of dollars. (2). Represented attorney on civil securities fraud, civil RICO and malpractice charges that were ultimately dismissed. Show less

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Greater New York City Area

Assistant Federal Defender in Southern District of New York litigating and negotiating all aspects of federal criminal matters including white collar crime, tax and securities violations, grand jury representation and international extradition.Most notable case: United States v. Patrick Bennett (1998). Lead counsel for Bennett, CEO of an equipment leasing company who was accused of mail and securities fraud, money laundering and perjury. The government alleged that there were $800… Show more Assistant Federal Defender in Southern District of New York litigating and negotiating all aspects of federal criminal matters including white collar crime, tax and securities violations, grand jury representation and international extradition.Most notable case: United States v. Patrick Bennett (1998). Lead counsel for Bennett, CEO of an equipment leasing company who was accused of mail and securities fraud, money laundering and perjury. The government alleged that there were $800 million in losses to leaseholders and stockholders and characterized the case as the largest fraud ever prosecuted in the federal courts. After a three month trial that received substantial media coverage, the jury was unable to reach a verdict on all charges except perjury. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Doctor Of Law (Jd)