Experience
Defense of Client in Contested Sentencing Proceeding
Successfully defended the president of an engineering consulting firm and his company in a contested sentencing proceeding in a criminal environmental case in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sought substantial jail time plus fines and restitution in a Clean Water Act prosecution. The Court accepted defense arguments and sentenced the client to time served with a three-year period of probation and no fine or restitution. The company received a five-year probationary term and a $10,000 fine, a fraction of the amount sought, and no restitution.
Dismissal in Alleged Voter Fraud Case Generating National Media Attention
Represented a former supervisor for a political advocacy group in a case alleging that canvassers were illegally paid to register Nevada voters during the 2008 presidential campaign. The case, which was dismissed, garnered national media attention from the New York Times and Washington Post.
Representation of Major International Pharma Company in Qui Tam Litigation
Represented a major international pharmaceutical company in qui tam litigation alleging violations of the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute.
Successful Defense of State Senator Against Federal Bribery Charges
Successfully defended, as part of a team, a state senator against federal bribery charges.
Won Dismissal of Class Action Securities Litigation Alleging Market Manipulation for Brokerage Firm
Represented a brokerage firm in class action securities litigation alleging manipulation of options market. Won motion to dismiss. Affirmed on appeal by the Third Circuit.
Reduced Sentence on Appeal in First-of-its-Kind Clean Air Act Violation
Handled the first criminal case in Nevada in which someone was prosecuted for violation of the Clean Air Act following a building implosion that released asbestos into the air. The client was given a misdemeanor sentence on appeal.
Representation of Aerospace Engineering Company in Debarment Proceedings
Successfully represented aerospace component engineering company in administrative debarment proceedings.
Criminal Investigation Results in No Charges Filed
Represented client in federal criminal investigation of violations of federal commercial statutes by company and its officers, resulting in no charges filed against client.
Defense against Computer Tampering Claims
Defended client against alleged violation of computer tampering statute, and coordinated interaction with investigative agency and prosecutor's office. As a result, all charges against the client were dropped.
