Criminal Defense: White-Collar Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
David M. Chaiken
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Biography
I am a former federal prosecutor and a co-founder of Chaiken Ghali LLP, a national boutique white collar litigation and government investigations law firm. The firm represents companies and individuals in white collar criminal matters, grand jury investigations, government investigations and enforcement actions, internal investigations, corporate compliance program counseling, and complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. We have significant experience with matters involving securities fraud, insider trading, fraudulent financial reporting, bank fraud, bribery and political corruption, health care fraud, tax fraud, federal program fraud, and cybercrime.
Overview
- Emory University, J.D., graduated 2001
- Colgate University, B.A., graduated 1995
- California, 2004
- Georgia, 2002
- United States District Court
- California, 2004
- Georgia, 2002
- Emory University, J.D., graduated 2001
- Colgate University, B.A., graduated 1995
- United States District Court
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Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Atlanta (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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