Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Barak Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Barak practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Barak Cohen since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Barak Cohen is held by other lawyers.
Charles McKenna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Charles practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Charles McKenna since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charles McKenna is held by other lawyers.
Troy A. Eid, the former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, is a principal shareholder in the firm's Denver office. He has wide-ranging experience in complex federal, state and tribal litigation at the administrative, trial and appellate court level. Mr. Eid also handles a wide range of sensitive commercial transactions and disputes that require statutory, regulatory or administrative approval. Recent examples include: Spearheading the statutory review and community participation proc...
Jonathan Cooper offers decades of experience, unsurpassed personal attention, and zealous representation to his clients. He focuses his practice exclusively in the area of criminal defense, representing citizens accused of crimes in both state and federal courts. His experience of successful representation encompasses the entire spectrum of the criminal justice system, from DUI to homicide, and from narcotics possession to white collar offenses. Jonathan is a career long member of the Knoxvil...
Lionel S. Lofton was born and raised in McClellanville, South Carolina, where he still resides. In 1963, he graduated from McClellanville High School, where his mother taught school. During his senior year, he was named to the Post and Courier's All-Star Basketball Team, which he still talks about to this day. Following graduation, Mr. Lofton enrolled a the University of Georgia to study forestry. Following a year at UGA, he transferred to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, w...
Brian M. Quirk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Brian M. practices law in Concord, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Brian M. Quirk since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian M. Quirk is held by other lawyers.
David DeVillers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Compliance Law and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. David practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David DeVillers since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David DeVillers is held by other lawyers.
Bruce S. Griffen is an attorney with Griffen & Stevens Law Firm PLLC , serving clients in Flagstaff, Arizona. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Criminal Defense: General Practice , representing individuals facing a wide range of state and federal criminal matters. Bruce S. has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2010 for his work in Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Criminal Defense: General Practice. This recognition is based on a peer-review process that refl...
A recognized leading litigator and chair of the Litigation Group, Pat has successfully tried and defended cases ranging from commercial litigation, product liability and toxic tort, employment discrimination and redistricting litigation, bribery, wire fraud, honest services and conspiracy. Pat's healthcare practice includes representing healthcare providers before state and federal regulatory agencies as well as in civil and criminal investigations. Dedicated to the law and service to society...
David Massey is a former prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York who leads global companies, board committees, and senior executives through high-profile cross-border investigations, criminal prosecutions, and civil litigation. David has obtained favorable results for clients in a broad range of cases. He negotiated the first corporate deferred prosecution agreement in the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) FIFA investigation, and he has repr...
Dan Small practices in the area of litigation, focusing on witness preparation, government and internal investigations, white-collar criminal law and complex civil litigation. He has extensive investigation, jury trial and other litigation experience. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Small was a prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice, during which time he tried RICO, corruption, financial and regulatory cases. Mr. Small received various awards and commendations for his work. He ...
Mr. Freeman is the founding and managing member of Freeman Law, PLLC. He is a dual-credentialed attorney-CPA, author, law professor, and trial attorney. Mr. Freeman has been recognized multiple times by D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas, and by Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly magazine. He was recently honored by the American Bar Association, receiving it’s “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” in America award, and recognized as a Top 100 Up-And-Coming Att...
BJay creates strategies to mitigate legal, political, and public relations risks to protect his clients’ business objectives. BJay offers more than 20 years of experience in handling government investigations and enforcement proceedings, corporate regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and resolution of civil and criminal litigation to drive results for clients. As a former Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney and legislator, BJay Pak has significant experience making high-stakes dec...
James P. Fleisher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. James P. practices law in Dayton, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized James P. Fleisher since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James P. Fleisher is held by other lawyers.
Ryan V. Fraser represents clients in high-stakes criminal and civil matters, with a focus on white-collar criminal defense and complex federal litigation. Based in Los Angeles, California, Ryan brings substantial experience in federal court and approaches each matter with careful preparation, strategic analysis, and strong advocacy. Ryan joined Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP after serving for six years as a trial attorney with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, where he represented cl...
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