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F. Hill Allen

Tharrington Smith, LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2012
  • Recognized in:
    Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Law School:
    University of Virginia
  • Website:
    http://www.tharringtonsmith.co...
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    Wells Fargo Building, Suite 1800
    150 Fayetteville Street
    P.O. Box 1151
    Raleigh, NC 27602

Hill Allen is a partner in the firm and handles a broad range of civil and criminal litigation. His practice areas and past cases include:

White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations, criminal, civil and regulatory – defending those under investigation or charged by federal and state law enforcement and administrative agencies. Mr. Allen has represented entities and individuals in investigations by federal grand juries in North Carolina and other states, as well as federal agencies including the FBI, HHS-OIG, the SEC, EPA, IRS/Treasury, Dept. of Agriculture, and DOD-OIG. At the state level, Mr. Allen has represented those under investigation by NC Department of Justice (NC DOJ), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and local law enforcement, as well as state agencies including NC’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the State Board of Elections, the Securities Division of the NC Secretary of State’s Office, the Consumer Protection Division of NC DOJ, the Dept. of Revenue, the Dept. of Insurance, NC DENR, and North Carolina licensing boards (the State Bar, Medical Board and Real Estate Commission). Mr. Allen has represented national and international companies as well as business executives, legal, medical and financial professionals and other individuals. One area of emphasis is healthcare fraud matters, including Medicare and Medicaid investigations and related False Claims Act and qui tam (or “whistleblower”) cases. He also has substantial experience defending criminal and FCA cases relating to government contracting. Among other high-profile cases, he defended Marion Jones in a multi-jurisdiction federal prosecution that drew international scrutiny.

  • Defense of FCPA investigations
  • Defense of environmental crimes
  • Defense of customs
  • Representation of current and former employees of companies under investigation

Complex Civil Litigation – ranging from class actions to contract, unfair trade practices and other commercial litigation to the trial of Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) cases and other intellectual property matters. Mr. Allen concentrates much of his time on federal litigation, but welcomes matters in the North Carolina Business Court and other state courts.

Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injuries – representing the families of those killed in automobile (including drunk driving), aviation, and workplace accidents (including propane and other explosions). Mr. Allen handles select matters involving serious personal injuries.

 

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Lawyer Bio

Hill Allen is a partner in the firm and handles a broad range of civil and criminal litigation. His practice areas and past cases include:

White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations, criminal, civil and regulatory – defending those under investigation or charged by federal and state law enforcement and administrative agencies. Mr. Allen has represented entities and individuals in investigations by federal grand juries in North Carolina and other states, as well as federal agencies including the FBI, HHS-OIG, the SEC, EPA, IRS/Treasury, Dept. of Agriculture, and DOD-OIG. At the state level, Mr. Allen has represented those under investigation by NC Department of Justice (NC DOJ), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and local law enforcement, as well as state agencies including NC’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the State Board of Elections, the Securities Division of the NC Secretary of State’s Office, the Consumer Protection Division of NC DOJ, the Dept. of Revenue, the Dept. of Insurance, NC DENR, and North Carolina licensing boards (the State Bar, Medical Board and Real Estate Commission). Mr. Allen has represented national and international companies as well as business executives, legal, medical and financial professionals and other individuals. One area of emphasis is healthcare fraud matters, including Medicare and Medicaid investigations and related False Claims Act and qui tam (or “whistleblower”) cases. He also has substantial experience defending criminal and FCA cases relating to government contracting. Among other high-profile cases, he defended Marion Jones in a multi-jurisdiction federal prosecution that drew international scrutiny.

  • Defense of FCPA investigations
  • Defense of environmental crimes
  • Defense of customs
  • Representation of current and former employees of companies under investigation

Complex Civil Litigation – ranging from class actions to contract, unfair trade practices and other commercial litigation to the trial of Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) cases and other intellectual property matters. Mr. Allen concentrates much of his time on federal litigation, but welcomes matters in the North Carolina Business Court and other state courts.

Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injuries – representing the families of those killed in automobile (including drunk driving), aviation, and workplace accidents (including propane and other explosions). Mr. Allen handles select matters involving serious personal injuries.

 

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  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • University of Virginia , J.D., graduated 1992
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, graduated 1989

Bar Admissions:

  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina, North Carolina State Bar

Affiliations:

  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina - Member
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of NC - Member
  • United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina - Member
  • Advocates for Justice - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • NITA's Southeast Regional Trial Skills program - Faculty
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Raleigh (2021)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
 

Awards:

  • Best Lawyers, White-Collar Criminal Defense section (Since 2012)
  • Business North Carolina Magazine's Legal Elite®, (Since 2004)
  • NC Super Lawyers ® (Since 2009)
  • AV® Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer, Martindale Hubbell (2004)
 

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Firm Details

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Tharrington Smith, LLP
http://www.tharringtonsmith.co...
 
Headquarters
Wells Fargo Building, Suite 1800
150 Fayetteville Street
P.O. Box 1151
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 821.4711

Lawyer Case History

White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations

Mr. Allen has represented entities and individuals in investigations by federal grand juries in North Carolina and other states, as well as federal agencies including the FBI, HHS-OIG, the SEC, EPA, IRS/Treasury, Dept. of Agriculture, and DOD-OIG.  At the state level, Mr. Allen has represented those under investigation by NC Department of Justice (NC DOJ), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and local law enforcement, as well as state agencies including NC’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the State Board of Elections, the Securities Division of the NC Secretary of State’s Office, the Consumer Protection Division of NC DOJ, the Dept. of Revenue, the Dept. of Insurance, NC DENR, and North Carolina licensing boards (the State Bar, Medical Board and Real Estate Commission).  Mr. Allen has represented national and international companies as well as business executives, legal, medical and financial professionals and other individuals.  One area of emphasis is healthcare fraud matters, including Medicare and Medicaid investigations and related False Claims Act and qui tam (or “whistleblower”) cases. Among other high-profile cases, he defended Marion Jones in a multi-jurisdiction federal prosecution that drew international scrutiny.

Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injuries

Representing the families of those killed in automobile (including drunk driving), aviation, and workplace accidents (including propane and other explosions). Mr. Allen handles select matters involving serious personal injuries.

Complex Civil Litigation

Ranging from class actions to contract, unfair trade practices and other commercial litigation to the trial of Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) cases and other intellectual property matters.  Mr. Allen concentrates much of his time on federal litigation, but welcomes matters in the North Carolina Business Court and other state courts.
 
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