Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense

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Navigating the complexities of government investigations and white collar defense requires a sophisticated and strategic approach. HunterMaclean’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense attorneys provide comprehensive legal support to navigate these challenges. Our team is dedicated to protecting your rights and minimizing your exposure in the face of government inquiries and enforcement actions.

With decades of combined experience, our attorneys have a deep understanding of the intricacies of federal and state investigations. Our team includes a former prosecutor who brings invaluable insight into the strategies employed by government agencies. This unique perspective equips us to handle the most intricate investigations and prosecutions, ensuring our clients receive informed and effective representation.

We believe in proactive and strategic defense. With an approach including early intervention, meticulous preparation, and a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape, we have successfully advised and defended clients in the following areas:

• Regulatory Compliance and Internal Investigations: We assist clients in developing and implementing compliance programs to prevent potential violations. When issues arise, we conduct thorough internal investigations to uncover and address misconduct.
  
• Defending Against Government Investigations: Our attorneys have extensive experience defending clients in investigations conducted by federal and state agencies, including the DOJ, SEC, FTC, and IRS. We vigorously advocate on behalf of our clients at every stage of the investigative process.
  
• White Collar Criminal Defense: We represent clients in a broad range of white collar criminal matters, including fraud, insider trading, money laundering, bribery, and other financial crimes. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes, whether through negotiation, litigation, or trial.
  
• Corporate Governance and Ethics: We advise companies on best practices for corporate governance and ethical conduct, helping to mitigate risks and enhance organizational integrity.

Experience

• Obtaining a favorable letter ruling from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division on a joint collaboration between two competing hospital systems for supply purchasing
• Representing a major hospital system in U.S. Department of Justice qui tam/whistleblower investigation and settlement involving the False Claims Act, Stark, and the Anti-Kickback Statute
• Obtaining a dismissal of a defendant in a U.S. Department of Justice qui tam/whistleblower action against a health system and members of its medical staff
• Represented a medical supply company in a COVID related criminal investigation and forfeiture action.

• Represented an accredited college in a “diploma mill” investigation by the Department of Education, FBI, and IRS. No criminal charges were filed.

• Represented several government contractors in criminal investigations involving allegations of kickbacks and contract steering. The government closed the investigations with no charges being filed.

• Represented a global freight and logistics contractor in a False Claims Act qui tam investigation that resulted in DOJ declining the case.

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