White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer
Nationwide Representation for Fraud and Federal Crimes
Corporate scandals, high-profile healthcare fraud and the current mortgage crisis have resulted in closer scrutiny of business conduct in every industry. Increasingly, businesses and professionals doing business as usual have landed in the government's crosshairs, suddenly facing criminal charges.
The Law Offices of Lawrence Brown works behind the scenes to prevent clients from being caught up in the hysterical dragnet. We emphasize proactive contact with investigating agencies and federal prosecutors to prevent indictments or minimize adverse consequences.
If you suspect you are the target of a fraud probe, don't talk to federal agents yourself! Contact Lawrence Brown immediately.
Our experienced Dallas-Ft. Worth trial attorney provides white collar criminal defense throughout Texas and across the United States. We represent companies, business owners, managers, licensed professionals, other individuals accused of:
- Corporate fraud — Sarbanes-Oxley violations, accounting fraud, embezzlement
- Financial crimes — Bankruptcy fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, multi-level marketing investment fraud, telemarketing scams, forgery, grand larceny
- Medical insurance fraud — Medicare/Medicaid fraud, private insurance billing
- Securities fraud — insider trading, commodities fraud, backdating stock options
- Fraud against the government — false claims, government program fraud, public corruption, election law violations, counterfeiting
- Computer and technology crimes — Internet scams, identity theft, database hacking
- Intellectual property crimes — economic espionage, copyright piracy
- Antitrust violations — price fixing, bid rigging and other collusion
- Customs offenses — immigration crimes, import/export fraud
- Related white collar charges — bribery, kickbacks, extortion, money laundering, conspiracy, racketeering (RICO), obstruction of justice, false statements and perjury, mail fraud and wire fraud
We represent companies and individuals in grand jury investigations, criminal prosecutions, extradition proceedings, and civil enforcement actions brought by state and federal agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Proactive Response
Our typical clients have not been in trouble before, but work in a field (medical billing, accounting, lending, investments) with many gray areas subject to interpretation. Where our clients see standard practices or complex and confusing regulations, prosecutors may see criminal intent.
The decision to bring criminal charges or civil enforcement is rarely inevitable. When the Law Offices of Lawrence Brown is consulted early in an investigation, we can often head off formal charges. Mr. Brown's experience and credibility with government prosecutors has enabled him to reduce the damage and disruption from investigations and frequently protect clients from indictments. He interacts directly with agents of the FBI, SEC, IRS, Treasury Department and other federal agencies to try to dispose of the criminal case and address any parallel civil proceedings.
White Collar Criminal Defense: Preparing for Trial
When an indictment or civil charges cannot be avoided, we can soundly advise on the risks and benefits of going to trial versus accepting a plea. Mr. Brown uses his experience as a former prosecutor to probe the strengths and weaknesses of the government's case. He is a veteran trial lawyer with the demonstrated skills to take the case to a jury or negotiate a dismissal, favorable sentence or settlement. Because parallel civil proceedings and depositions in a civil case can have ramifications for criminal proceedings, he navigates delicately to keep clients in the best legal position.
Whether federal agents are starting to ask questions or you have already been indicted, capable criminal defense in white collar prosecutions is critical. Contact a trial lawyer with 20 years of federal court experience. You can reach us toll-free at 888.870.0025.
