White Collar Defense and Investigations

The Obama administration has pledged to increase government oversight and increase the FBI’s ranks. This can lead to more investigations by government agencies, particularly in the following areas:

• Environmental violations
• Securities and bank fraud
• Healthcare fraud
• Government contract fraud
• Tax evasion
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations
• Antitrust violations
• Violations of consumer protection laws governing food and product safety

Even an investigation that begins as a regulatory or administrative proceeding has the potential of becoming a criminal case.

Clients and Services

Our lawyers represent business entities and individuals, including public figures and professional athletes, in all types of federal and state agency investigations.

This representation cuts across virtually all industries and the full range of needed services, from investigations through trial and appeal. For example

• Helping clients respond to search warrants and grand jury subpoenas
• Representing and guiding clients through regulatory and criminal investigations related to alleged misconduct
• Achieving global settlements for clients facing parallel administrative or civil and criminal matters
• Conducting internal corporate investigations, typically on behalf of a company’s board of directors or a board committee
• Helping clients design and implement compliance programs enabling them to achieve regulatory compliance

Managing the Media

High-profile criminal matters can trigger intense media coverage that substantially affects the outcome. Our lawyers have handled many high-profile matters. We are skilled at dealing with the media in ways that protect clients and their legal position.

Broad Geographical Reach

From Garvey Schubert Barer’s Portland and Seattle offices, our white-collar defense and investigations lawyers serve clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Among our lawyers are former federal and state prosecutors with substantial trial experience. Their understanding of the prosecutorial perspective enables them to deliver more effective legal services. Serving in the role of leader is Robert C. Weaver, Jr., former Chief of the Criminal Division for the United States Attorneys' Office in Oregon.

Tapping into Firm’s Business Law Expertise

White collar defense matters, including government investigations, often raise complex business law issues. Failure to adequately address these issues can harm a client’s business and legal position. Garvey Schubert Barer has many lawyers with business law practices. This resource is one more reason why the legal services provided by our white collar defense and investigations lawyers delivers outstanding results for clients.