Our representative cases include representation of clients on federal and state government investigations, criminal defense cases, civil litigation matters, securities and regulatory compliance as well as numerous evidentiary hearings and trials.
Elena Fast represented a client in a $10 billion money-laundering prosecution connected to the largest Medicare fraud case in U.S. history. Working with local counsel, she secured a below-Guidelines sentence by successfully arguing that the loss amount substantially overstated the client’s culpability and role in the conspiracy because the full scope of the enterprise was…
Defense Summation Praised by Judge as the Best in 15 Years on the Bench. Following a hard-fought murder trial, the presiding judge praised Ms. Fast’s and Mr. Perkins’ courtroom advocacy, describing the matter as a “finely tried case” and Ms. Fast’s summation as “the best summation I’ve seen in 15 years on the bench.” (Kings…
Elena Fast (lead counsel) and Michael Perkins (third chair) represented a client high-profile SDNY jury trial involving murder-for-hire, racketeering, and related charges arising from accusations of an Iran-backed plot targeting an Iranian-American journalist in New York City. While the Client received a substantial sentence, it was 30-years below guidelines and 30-years below the Government’s request….
Represented a prominent Ghanaian social-media figure extradited from the United Kingdom on a six-count federal indictment alleging involvement in a multimillion-dollar romance-fraud and money-laundering scheme. The case was resolved with a plea to a single count of conspiracy to receive stolen money, and the client was sentenced to 12 months and one day, approximately two…
Following extensive motion practice, the court dismissed all charges against the client after finding the grand-jury presentation legally insufficient. (Broome County, New York)
Elena Fast (first chair) and Lawrence Gerzog (second chair) served as trial counsel in a four-week federal prosecution alleging that the client led a large-scale narcotics organization and was responsible for two murders and a fatal overdose. In the 12-count case, the jury returned a partial acquittal, finding the client not guilty on two counts….
Represented a company in an 18-month federal investigation involving alleged OFAC violations. The matter concluded without criminal charges or civil sanctions against the corporate client.
Elena Fast obtained a full acquittal for a client after a 3-week jury trial. Client was facing 5-25 years incarceration.
After a two-week trial, a jury acquitted the client of all charges in approximately 30 minutes. The client had faced up to four years in prison and registration under SORA. (Kings County)
The Firm secured a complete acquittal on all counts after a high-profile jury trial for a business owner charged with sexual assault and facing 5 to 25 years in prison, with the jury returning its verdict in less than two hours. (Broome County, NY)
The Firm secured a misdemeanor plea for a client initially facing felony charges for allegedly assaulting a potential federal witness. After extensive litigation regarding territorial jurisdiction and negotiations with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the client received a one-year noncustodial sentence, over the Government’s objection. (EDNY)
The Firm secured probation for a client initially charged with a narcotics offense carrying a ten-year mandatory minimum after its review of the wiretap evidence revealed that case agents had mistaken another individual with a similar name for the client. The client ultimately pleaded guilty to a substantially reduced marijuana charge. (SDNY)
The Firm secured the dismissal of a post-indictment revenge-porn case after uncovering social-media evidence that directly contradicted the complainant’s allegations and developing witness testimony that further undermined the prosecution’s case. (Bergen County, NJ)
The Firm secured the dismissal of a Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree case after successfully challenging the indictment based on fatal grand-jury errors. Prosecutors then declined to re-present the matter to a new grand jury.(Broome County, NY).
The Firm secured the complete dismissal of four serious felony cases under New York’s speedy-trial statute, CPL § 30.30, after strategically allowing the prosecution’s time to expire rather than initiating discussions that could have interrupted the statutory clock.(Broome County, New York)
The Firm secured a misdemeanor plea and noncustodial disposition for a client charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and facing 5 to 25 years in prison, following an extensive defense investigation and a reverse attorney proffer regarding the defense findings. (Westchester County, New York)
The Firm negotiated a 10-year manslaughter plea for a client charged as a principal with Murder in the Second Degree and facing up to 25 years incarceration to life imprisonment. Defense prepared extensive mitigation and conducted an investigation into the client’s background and life circumstances that contributed to the offense. (Kings County, NY)
The Firm secured the complete dismissal of a felony weapons charge after successfully defeating the prosecution’s motion to compel a DNA sample. Unable to compare the client’s DNA to the recovered firearm, prosecutors dismissed the case.(Kings County, NY).
The Firm secured the complete dismissal of violent-felony and weapons-possession charges after persuading prosecutors that the case could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt due to significant credibility issues involving the complainant. (Middlesex County, NJ)
The Firm secured the complete dismissal of attempted-murder and related charges, carrying potential exposure of 5 to 25 years, after persuading prosecutors before the grand jury presentation that the client had acted in self-defense.(Kings County, NY)
The Firm secured the complete dismissal of a Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree charge through a novel speedy-trial argument that the COVID-19 pandemic did not toll the Speedy Trial time while grand juries remained available to hear the case and vote an indictment. (Queens County, NY)
Represented a New York City professional in a state sexual-assault investigation. Through early intervention and the development of a compelling counter-narrative, the matter concluded without charges being filed.
The Firm secured a 24-month sentence for a client charged in a $40 million fraud case. Aggressive motion practice and forensic analysis of the alleged loss led to a favorable plea agreement, and the Firm’s comprehensive sentencing submission resulted in a sentence more than 50% below the bottom of the Guidelines range. (EDNY)
Represented a client in market-manipulation litigation and negotiated a resolution with the Securities and Exchange Commission without an admission of wrongdoing. No criminal charges were filed. (SDNY)
Served as regulatory counsel to a financial executive regarding corporate compliance with FDIC regulations.
Represented a corporate insider in parallel SEC and Department of Justice investigations involving allegations that the client disclosed material nonpublic information. The matters concluded without criminal charges or civil enforcement action.
Represented an individual in parallel federal criminal and SEC investigations involving a cryptocurrency initial coin offering. The matters concluded without criminal charges or civil enforcement action against the client.
Represented a corporate client in a federal investigation concerning alleged Clean Air Act violations. The matter concluded without criminal charges or civil enforcement action.
Served as co-counsel to a cybersecurity company in an investigation involving alleged FCPA violations. Following coordinated advocacy with local counsel, the matter concluded without criminal charges or civil enforcement action.
The Firm secured a six-month jail plea for a pharmacist charged with the A-I felony distribution of oxycodone and facing a potential sentence of 8 to 25 years, where the conduct was influenced by personal circumstances. (New York County, NY).
Represented a pharmacist in a federal investigation involving an alleged fraudulent prescription-coupon scheme. Following the defense investigation and advocacy, the matter concluded without criminal charges or civil enforcement action.
The Firm obtained a misdemeanor plea for a pain-management physician prosecuted for allegedly operating a pill mill. The client was sentenced to probation and a $10,000 fine. (SDNY).
Working with local counsel, the Firm secured a probationary sentence for a prohibited person charged with possessing more than 200 firearms. (DSC).
The Firm secured the complete dismissal of a criminal possession of a weapon charge after persuading prosecutors that the client reasonably believed the firearm was a prop during a video shoot.(New York County, NY).
The Firm successfully defeated application of the overdose-death enhancement under Burrage v. United States during plea negotiations. The client was sentenced to three years—substantially below the 24-year Guidelines sought by the government in its initial plea agreement. (SDNY).
Representation of a business owner who received a target letter for money laundering. Case resolved without charges being filed.
The Firm secured a plea to a reduced production of child sexual abuse material charge in a case involving more than 200 victims. Although the original charge carried a 15-year mandatory minimum, a maximum sentence of life, and a Guidelines range of 360 months to life, the client was sentenced to 165 months (DNJ)
Representation of one of the lead defendants on a large-scale narcotics manufacturing and trafficking case. While facing lifetime guidelines and a lifetime maximum, we obtained a plea with a 60-month statutory cap and a 60-month sentence. (SDNY)
SEC Insider-trading investigation concluded without civil enforcement action or criminal charges after counsel submitted a Wells response on behalf of the executive.Case resolved without charges being filed.
Represented a healthcare professional in a sensitive criminal matter involving allegations of misconduct during a patient examination.Case resolved without charges being filed.
Representation of antiquities dealer investigated for trafficking of Endangered Species in violation of Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act. Case resolved without charges being filed.
After a two-year prosecution, the jury returned not-guilty verdicts on every count in less than two hours. Sentencing exposure 5 to 25 years, SORA registration.
After extensive motion practice, the Judge dismissed all charges against the client for legal insufficiency of the Grand Jury presentation. Sentencing exposure 5 to 25 years.
After a two week trial, a Kings County jury acquitted the client of all charges in 30 minutes. Sentencing exposure four years and SORA Registration.
International Celebrity Client received a sentence 75% below U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, over Government’s objection with permission to self-deport.
18 month investigation for OFAC violations, concluded without criminal prosecution or civil sanctions against a corporate client.
