Represented an insurance broker indicted on eight felony charges, including insurance fraud and identity theft. Conducted investigation that demonstrated investigating agent had misrepresented witness statements, which resulted in prosecutor dismissing the indictment with prejudice.
Represented an individual charged with fraud and commercial bribery in sentencing proceedings in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Served as pro bono co-counsel to defendant charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama in large drug trafficking prosecution. Matter dismissed following presentation to government regarding flaws in allegations.
Represented large manufacturer in defense of multi-year investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Represented the former presidentially appointed Region 4 administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in defense of alleged violations of the Alabama Ethics Act.
Served as pro bono co-counsel to defendant charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama with illegal firearm possession. Matter dismissed following filing of motion to suppress, which the government conceded was correct.
Represented individuals in connection with public corruption grand jury investigations conducted by the Alabama Attorney General's Office and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama.
Represented a large publicly traded client in connection with a grand jury investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
Represented a genetics laboratory in connection with a grand jury investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.
Represented a former high-level official in connection with an investigation of federal "revolving door" statute. Following submission of lengthy whitepaper, prosecution declined and matter closed.
Represented an individual in connection with a grand jury investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia involving public corruption.
Represented a publicly traded client in connection with a grand jury investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida that focused on vendor's violation of federal tax laws.
Represented an individual in connection with a criminal investigation being conducted by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division; matter concluded without client being charged.
Represented employees of an engineering firm in connection with grand jury investigations conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama and the Alabama Attorney General's Office.
Represented a healthcare provider in defense of an indictment returned in a large federal public corruption investigation in the Western District of Arkansas.
Represented an individual in connection with a nationwide Department of Justice criminal investigation of automobile emissions testing of automobiles.
Represented then-governor of Alabama in connection with state and federal criminal investigations and inquiry being conducted by Alabama Ethics Commission.
Represented a healthcare provider identified as target of a federal grand jury investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama. Prepared lengthy submission demonstrating that allegations were ill-founded; matter closed without any charges filed against client.
Represented an individual in a criminal case and civil False Claims Act investigation in connection with federal healthcare services. The criminal case closed without any charges filed, and the FCA investigation settled on favorable terms.
Represented employees of a pharmacy chain in connection with a grand jury investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama regarding alleged unlawful distribution of Schedule II controlled substances.
Represented a pain management practice in a federal grand jury investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana (criminal) and a civil False Claims Act investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York; both matters closed without any action taken against client.
Represented a financial institution officer identified as a target in a federal criminal investigation in the Northern District of Alabama relating to alleged nominee loans; matter closed with no charges filed against client.
Represented a medical practice in a federal investigation of potential violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act relating to alleged importation of unapproved and misbranded medications. The criminal investigation was conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Matter closed with no charges filed.
Represented multiple corporate entities in ongoing federal grand jury investigation in the Northern District of Alabama regarding alleged improper receipt of federal grant funds.
Advised a management service company regarding a federal grand jury investigation of a dermatology practice for whom it provided management services.
Represented a pain management clinic named as a target of a criminal investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama. The matter closed with no charges.
Represented a former CEO of a local produce company charged in the Northern District of Alabama with federal fraud and tax offenses.
Represented an individual charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and healthcare fraud in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Represented a healthcare provider in connection with False Claims Act investigation conducted by U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington regarding payment for genetic testing.
Represented witnesses deposed in response to a civil investigative demand (CID) relating to a False Claims Act investigation for a medical practice in South Alabama. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama.
Represented a dermatologist and dermatology practice in a civil enforcement action filed by the Department of Justice in the Western District of Tennessee alleging violations of the federal False Claims Act. Matter settled for an amount below anticipated defense costs.
Represented a management services company in connection with a federal False Claims Act investigation of dental claims in the Western District of Kentucky. Matter settled after four years for an amount below alleged single damages.
Represented an oncology practice in response to a CID issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
Represented a large, publicly traded entity in the defense of False Claims Act qui tam litigation filed in the Northern District of Alabama.
Represented physician in unsealed False Claims Act qui tam litigation filed in the Northern District of Alabama.
Represented neurological practice in False Claims Act investigation involving alleged unnecessary treatment for spasmodic torticollis. Matter settled for 15% of demand, well below anticipated defense costs.
Represented the former chair of a publicly traded company audit committee in an SEC investigation regarding alleged securities fraud.
Represented individuals in defense of securities fraud federal grand jury investigation in the Northern District of Alabama; matter closed without any client being charged.
Represented an individual in a SEC investigation regarding alleged insider trading. Matter settled on favorable terms.
Represented a group of officers and directors and directors of a publicly traded financial institution in criminal securities fraud grand jury investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Matter closed without any client being charged.
Represented nonprofit in an investigation of the sale of unregistered securities by the Alabama Securities Division. Matter resolved with no adverse sanction.
Represented individual investigated by the SEC regarding alleged misreporting of entitled to progress payments.
Conducted an internal investigation for a large, privately held client regarding misconduct by employees.
Conducted an internal investigation for a publicly traded company regarding alleged improper relationships with vendors.
Conducted an internal investigation for a publicly traded client into complaint about possible improper billing practices.
Conducted an internal investigation for a publicly traded client regarding alleged product quality deficiency.
Conducted an internal investigation and responded to a federal grand jury subpoena for documents on behalf of a publicly traded client in connection with a public corruption investigation of a former public official.
Conducted an extensive internal investigation for a publicly traded client concerning alleged improper conduct by a department head.
Represented an apparel company in a breach of contract dispute between one of its brands and a professional rodeo association regarding event sponsorship.
Represented former officers and directors of federally insured financial institutions in Alabama and Florida in connection with claims asserted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Defended outside directors of Colonial Bank and its sole shareholder, Colonial Bancgroup, Inc., following the bank's failure against multiple lawsuits, including securities fraud, suits against the directors, and shareholder derivative lawsuits. Obtained dismissals of certain actions and successfully settled the remaining claims within the officers' D&O insurance.