The matters described on this page are selected examples of the Firm’s experience and are not intended as a promise or guarantee of any particular result. Every matter is unique, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Results depend on the specific facts and legal circumstances of each case.
None of the results described on this page were based on a cooperation agreement, a motion under U.S.S.G. § 5K1.1, or a sentencing reduction for providing substantial assistance to the government.
To protect client confidentiality, names and other identifying details have been omitted or generalized. In investigations and other matters resolved before charges were filed, the jurisdiction has also been withheld to preserve the client’s anonymity.
The Firm secured the dismissal of all charges after extensive motion practice established that the grand jury presentation was legally insufficient. The client was facing 5 to 25 years in prison and SORA Registration. (Broome County, NY 6.15.2023)
Represented a corporate client in a federal investigation concerning alleged Clean Air Act violations. The matter concluded without criminal charges or civil enforcement action.
The Firm represented an antiquities dealer in a federal investigation involving alleged trafficking in endangered species in violation of the Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act. The matter concluded without charges being filed against the client.
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 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 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 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)
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.
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)
The Firm represented a healthcare professional in a sensitive criminal investigation involving allegations of misconduct during a patient examination. Following the defense investigation and advocacy, the matter concluded without charges being filed.
The Firm represented an executive in an insider-trading investigation and submitted a Wells response addressing the SEC’s allegations. The investigation concluded without civil enforcement action or criminal charges.
The Firm represented a business owner who received a federal target letter concerning alleged money laundering. Following the Firm’s investigation and advocacy, the matter concluded without charges being filed.
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 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)
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.
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 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 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.
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.
