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White-Collar Crime
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Overview

Adams & Reese defends corporations, corporate boards, board committees, government entities, and individuals accused of financially motivated, non-violent crimes, such as fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, embezzlement, money laundering, tax evasion, and additional acts allegedly committed during business and professional activities. Our team leader has more than 50 years of experience representing some of the most prominent public officials and top private companies in high-stakes cases that have garnered national media attention.

The Adams & Reese White-Collar Criminal Defense team of attorneys and advisors conducts internal investigations to mitigate risk and resolve issues before charges are filed, and collaborates across practice areas to navigate complex regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions. Through this team approach, our firm ensures a thorough strategy on behalf of our clients.

Whether advising on compliance risks or defending against criminal allegations, we act swiftly and decisively to protect our clients’ interests with discretion and precision.

When litigation is unavoidable, our A&R attorneys provide skilled defense at every stage, from investigations and grand jury proceedings to trial and appeal.

Defining Strengths

  • Anti-Kickback Regulations
  • Antitrust
  • Bank fraud
  • Bribery
  • Campaign laws
  • Criminal tax fraud
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • Labor and environmental crimes
  • Medicare/Medicaid fraud
  • Mail/Wire fraud
  • RICO
  • Securities violations

Notable Representation

  • Defense of Ford in the Pinto case prosecution
  • Defense of Eddie DeBartolo in the Edwin Edwards case
  • Defense of Pilot Flying J in federal investigation and criminal indictment of employees
  • Defense of Pfizer in multiple cases
  • Defense of Bridgestone Firestone in the tread separation cases
  • Represented co-defendant in Drexel Burnham bond case (Michael Milken Junk Bond King)
  • Represented Purdue Pharma in opioid investigation