Best Lawyers Near You in Washington, District of Columbia for Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Brian Wilmot is an associate in the Investigation and White Collar Defense practice of Paul Hastings, based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Wilmot advises clients in white collar litigation, internal and government investigations, government enforcement proceedings brought by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, and FERC, compliance monitorships, compliance program enhancement and development, and anti-corruption due diligence. His practice includes complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, serv...

Jessica Maneval represents clients in a broad range of securities enforcement and litigation matters. Her clients have included large financial institutions, technology companies, as well as biomedical and engineering firms.

Robert McManigal regularly counsels corporate executives, boards of directors, board committees, and corporations in internal investigations, as well as related criminal and civil enforcement and litigation proceedings. With more than a decade of government experience, including as a former FBI special agent and special assistant United States Attorney, Robert leverages his background to defend clients in complex cases including those involving fraud, corruption, money laundering, and other w...

Lora Elizabeth MacDonald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Lora Elizabeth, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lora Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric T. Werlinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Patent. Eric T., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Abigail Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Abigail, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jarrad Kirsh is a litigator and member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group. He represents clients in internal and government investigations. My focus I represent corporate and individual clients through all stages of investigations, including criminal and regulatory investigations. I have represented clients in high-profile, high-stakes government investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, multiple U.S. Attorney offices, and the U.S. Sec...

Emerson Siegle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Financial Services Regulation Law. Emerson, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emerson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen leverages his experience as a law clerk to guide clients through complex litigation matters.

Anthony M. Busch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Anthony M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason Wilson represents corporations and individuals in investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, anti-money laundering and securities enforcement matters. He has significant experience defending financial institutions, tech companies and other clients in investigations brought by the Department of Justice, US Attorneys’ Offices, SEC, FINRA and other regulators, including state regulatory bodies. In addition, Mr. Wilson has experience conducting investigat...