White Collar Litigation & Government Investigations
White collar investigations can lead to devastating outcomes. We advise companies and individuals in white collar civil and criminal investigations conducted by government agencies and grand juries to ensure compliance with legal obligations, avoid worst case scenarios, and defend against criminal prosecution so you can continue with your important business.
Understanding that you often require immediate attention for your matter, Berman Fink Van Horn is ready to assess the facts, investigate the allegations quickly and efficiently, and help navigate the best path forward.
High-stakes civil and criminal matters brought to resolution
BFV represents witnesses, subjects, targets, and victims in civil and criminal cases investigated and prosecuted by federal agencies, including the DOJ, IRS, and SEC.
Our breadth of experience covers a wide range of industries, including financial services; tax preparation, accounting, and advisory services; healthcare, pharmaceutical, and laboratory; government contracting; immigrant labor and staffing; and national security, including export controls.
We routinely convince the government to decline prosecution, dismiss indictments, and reduce charges. When necessary, we are prepared to defend your rights at trial and handle sentencing advocacy and appeals.
Resolving charges involving federal agencies
When the government comes knocking, we can help in investigations handled by government agencies commonly referred to by three- and four-letter acronyms, including:
- DOJ (Department of Justice)
- SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
- FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
- Department of Homeland Security, including ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement); CBP (Customs and Border Protection); and HIS (Homeland Security Investigations)
- DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services)
- DOL (Department of Labor)
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
- FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
- IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
- USSS (United States Secret Service)
- USPS (United States Postal Service)
- BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security)
- DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
Minimizing exposure effectively
Clients often turn to Berman Fink Van Horn to resolve investigations and charges involving alleged:
- Tax fraud
- Securities fraud
- Bank fraud
- Insider trading
- Bribery and public corruption
- Mail and wire fraud
- Healthcare fraud
- Procurement and government contracting fraud
- Money laundering
- Bank Secrecy Act violations
- False statements and obstruction of justice
- Racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations (RICO) charges
- Federal drug charges
- Civil rights violations
- False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute violations
Representing clients at every stage
BFV assists clients during all stages of an investigation. This includes responding to internal whistleblower complaints, interview requests by agents, target letters, grand jury subpoenas, and civil investigative demands. Clients also contact BFV when a search warrant is executed at their business or residence, after indictment, and post-conviction to handle sentencing and appeals.
Why choose us?
When you entrust us with your business matter, you can rest assured our team will treat your business like it is our own. The attorneys handling your case will always keep you up to date, consistently communicating with you and collaborating on creative solutions. Our team is nimble, always accessible, and ready to act.
