Representative Matters

  • Represent attorneys before disciplinary hearings, before the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board and before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in matters involving alleged violations of the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. Also provide representation in related proceedings in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas.
  • Conduct major internal investigations for clients across industries, uncovering misconduct within organizations, assisting them in making voluntary disclosures to applicable government agencies and taking corrective action to mitigate the risk of similar misconduct in the future, including drafting and implementing strong corporate compliance programs.
  • Represent both individuals and entities that are targets of federal and state investigations and prosecutions, working to preserve client liberty and minimize penalties, including negotiation of favorable settlements with regulatory agencies and plea agreements with prosecutors.
  • Represent both individuals and entities who are witnesses and/or victims in federal and state investigations, assisting them with responding to government subpoenas and preparing to testify.
  • Represent a broad range of medical professionals, including doctors, chiropractors and pharmacists, in criminal investigations involving allegations of fraud and other charges as well as licensure matters and insurance audit proceedings, working to preserve their ability to practice medicine.
  • Represent attorneys facing investigations, licensure issues and alleged violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct in resulting criminal, civil and administrative/disciplinary proceedings, working to preserve their ability to practice law.
  • Defend entities, professionals and other individuals in qui tam actions brought under the False Claims Act, obtaining dismissals of such claims.
  • Represent both individuals and entities in breach of contract disputes and other civil lawsuits, securing favorable results, including significant settlements, jury trial verdicts and an order denying an attempt by a foreign company to add a client to a $20 million judgment under theory of alter ego.