Government & Special Investigations

We are a team of trial attorneys who thrive when the stakes are highest. We put our decades of trial and investigations experience to use representing individuals and corporations in all matters related to state and federal investigations: criminal, civil, regulatory, and administrative. Whether responding to a subpoena, representing employees before a grand jury, or trying a case to a jury verdict, our goal is to protect our clients and their interests.

Our best work keeps our clients out of the courtroom and out of the news. Often, we identify and address issues early through internal investigations. Our proactive approach allows our clients to root out underlying problems, identify their sources, and adopt practical solutions that save time, money, and the stress of facing a government inquiry.

We are successful at resolving complex problems with government agencies and prosecutors because we have spent our careers trying cases for and against the government. Our trial experience on both sides informs how we assess risk and reward and guides our approach to defending clients.

We offer clients proactive and creative approaches to solving problems. We are backed by the resources of a large firm, while remaining flexible and nimble. We custom tailor our priorities and strategies based on our client’s needs, offering more than “one-size fits all” approach. Most importantly, we give concrete, practical advice backed by our experience, creativity, and commitment to serving your interests first.
We are trusted advisors, not just because of our responsiveness, proactive approach, and creativity, but because we critically analyze and solve problems, large or small.

Healthcare and Life Science

• Stark Act and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) inquiries
• Medicare (including Managed Care and Part D) inquiries.
• Medicaid (including VA and National Medicaid Fraud Control Units – VA MFCU and NMFCU)
• Tricare claims.
• Home healthcare fraud.
• Behavior health and mental health services fraud.
• Opioid use disorder and medication assisted treatment.
  • 42 CFR Part 2 orders and subpoenas
• Worthless services
• Upcoding
• “Incident to” billing
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) billing and sales.
• COVID-related billing (Uninsured Fund, HRSA, testing and treatment claims)
• Grant administration issues
• Off-label marketing
• Telehealth matters

Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, and Food

• Misbranding of pharmaceuticals
• Mislabeling of pharmaceuticals
• Off-label promotion of pharmaceuticals
• Impermissible marketing/sales tactics in pharmaceuticals
• Adulterated/misbranded food issues/recalls
• FDA 483, recalls, warning letters

Controlled Substances Act

• DEA record keeping investigations
• DEA audits
• DEA Memorandum of Understanding
• DEA Form 222 fraud
• PMP-driven investigations
• Civil Penalties investigations
• Compounding Pharmacy investigations
• Inventory investigations
• Opioid, benzodiazepines, and stimulant (Holy Trinity) investigations
• Retail, wholesale, and distribution disclosures and reporting requirements
• Prescription drug fraud
• Invalid prescriptions
• DEA licensure matters
• Bulk ingredients and compounds

Securities, Financial Services, and Tax

• FIRREA, FIAFEA investigations / mortgage fraud
• Broker-dealer violations
• Securities fraud
• Audit committee representations
• Financial reporting and disclosures/SOX
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations
• Insider tips and trading
• Stock price manipulation
• Shareholder derivative suits
• Direct shareholder suits
• Tax fraud investigations and defense
• PPP/SBA Loan fraud
• State Corporation Commission investigations
• RICO (civil and criminal)
• D&O liability investigations

Environmental

• Clean Water Act (CWA) investigations
• Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) investigations
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) investigations
• Clean Air Act (CAA) investigations
• Waste categorization and disposal investigations
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) matters
• Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) investigations
• Energy credit/energy demand investigations
• Superfund matters

Civil Rights

• Bivens claims
• 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims
• ADA investigations
• Title IX investigations
• Higher education investigations
• Sexual harassment investigations
• Workplace investigations

Public Corruption

• Honest services fraud
• Bid rigging
• Kickbacks/bribery allegations
• Congressional committee hearings
• Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations