Representative Matters
Won acquittal for business owner in federal criminal tax trial following nearly seven year IRS CI investigation–jury returned verdicts of not guilty on all five counts after a weeklong trial.
Defeated multiple outbound extradition attempts by a European country for a former executive of a multinational company facing the most severe corruption sentence that country had ever imposed.
Negotiated non-prosecution agreement for a real estate investor in a federal grand jury investigation in the Southern District of New York into offshore tax evasion and money laundering.
Persuaded a U.S Attorney’s Office not to intervene in federal health care fraud qui tam case against a surgical practice—lawsuit was dismissed.
Defeated an enforcement action brought by the Florida Office of the Attorney General at the summary judgment stage for nationwide service provider and its owner accused of violating Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and Government Impostor and Deceptive Advertisements Act.
Persuaded a U.S Attorney’s Office not to charge prominent researcher in connection with the DOJ’s China Initiative.
Represented former CFO of a global energy firm in criminal, civil, and FOIA litigation against the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division.
Represented the president of a compounding pharmacy in a federal grand jury investigation—no charges filed.
Represented a defense contractor in a federal grand jury investigation—no charges filed.
Represented a real estate investor and asset manager in a federal grand jury investigation—no charges filed.
Negotiated plea agreement for a restaurant owner in a criminal tax investigation resulting in a sentence of probation with no prison time.
Represented a mortgage broker charged in a multi-million-dollar bank fraud conspiracy—client received a “time-served” sentence and did not serve a day in federal prison.
Represented firms and individuals in connection with civil and criminal securities and commodities fraud investigations conducted by the SEC, CFTC, Florida Office of Financial Regulation, and U.S. Department of Justice.
Represented a former Florida state employee in Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation—State Attorney’s Office declined to bring charges.
Represented college professor in lawsuit against large public university who had fired her—lawsuit was settled on terms that permitted professor to return to her prior position.
Pro bono representation of a federal prisoner in his successful petition for clemency from President Obama featured in a Florida Bar News article
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Publications & Presentations
“The Long and Winding Road from Civil Fraud Referral to Criminal Tax Indictment,” panelist at American Bar Association’s 40th Annual White Collar Crime Institute, March 5, 2025, Miami, FL.
“Economic Crimes,” moderator of a panel at the 32th Annual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing hosted by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association, June 1, 2023, Orlando, FL.
“Navigating the Parallel Universe: Simultaneous Civil and Criminal Tax Investigations and Litigation,” panelist at American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation 2023 May Meeting, May 6, 2023, Washington, D.C.
“The Role of Prosecutors, Public Defenders, and Defense Lawyers in Building an Effective Criminal Justice System,” joint panel discussion hosted by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, March 11, 2022, Tampa, FL.
“Tax Crimes” panel at the 30th Annual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing hosted by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Criminal Law Section of the Federal Bar Association, and the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association, September 2, 2021, St. Pete Beach, FL.
“The Age of Promoter Penalties: Fighting the Good Fight,” moderator of a panel at American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation 2020 Midyear Meeting, February 1, 2020, Boca Raton, FL.
“The Rise of Injunction and Disgorgement Actions under Section 7402 of the Internal Revenue Code,” webinar sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation, August 15, 2019.
“Plea Bargaining” panel at the 27th Annual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing hosted by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Criminal Law Section of the Federal Bar Association, and the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association, September 6, 2018, Orlando, FL.
“Captive Insurance Committee Webinar: Hot Topics in Captive Insurance,” Webinar sponsored by the American Bar Association Business Law Section, Captive Insurance Committee, August 15, 2017.
“Economic Crimes” panel at the 26th Annual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing, June 29, 2017, St. Petersburg, FL.
“Current Issues in Financial Crime Enforcement,” moderator, Securities Law Section luncheon at the Hillsborough County Bar Association, April 27, 2016, Tampa, FL.
Interviewed on FOX13 and WFLA 970’s “AM Tampa Bay show” regarding President Obama’s historic commutation of sentences for federal prisoners, including a pro bono client.
“Fraud/Theft Offenses II” panel at the 25thAnnual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing, June 3, 2016, Orlando, FL.
“Fraud/Theft Offenses I” panel at the 25thAnnual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing, June 2, 2016, Orlando, FL.
“The Role of the Certified Fraud Examiner in Criminal and Civil Fraud Litigation,” 17th Annual Fraud and Computer Crimes Seminar, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Tampa Bay Chapter, May 13, 2016, Tampa, FL.
“FinCEN’s Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Investment Advisors Explored,” Webinar sponsored by The Knowledge Group, April 29, 2016.
“Current Topics in Criminal Tax Enforcement,” CLE panel luncheon at the Hillsborough County Bar Association, December 8, 2015, Tampa, FL.
“The Tax Professional as Client: Practical considerations for representing accountants, return preparers, and other tax professionals in civil and criminal tax cases,” Florida Bar Tax Section, Young Lawyer’s Division Phone CLE, October 14, 2015.
“Tax Preparer Fraud: Strategies for Defending the Tax Preparer or Promoter in Criminal and Civil Injunction Litigation,” American Bar Association, Section of Taxation’s Joint Fall CLE Meeting, September 19, 2015, Chicago, IL.
“Healthcare Fraud” panel at the 24th Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, May 27-29, 2015, St. Petersburg, FL.
“Fraud/Theft Offenses I” panel at the 24th Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, May 27-29, 2015, St. Petersburg, FL.
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