White Collar Crime, Government Investigations & Criminal Defense

• Life Sciences Compliance and Enforcement Defense
  We advise life sciences clients on promotional practices, clinical trials, and pricing issues and defend them in investigations involving the Department of Justice (DOJ), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG).
• Securities and Commodities Enforcement
  We defend public companies, financial institutions, and individuals in investigations and enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) involving market conduct, disclosures, and trading activity.
• State Attorneys General Defense and Investigations
  We help clients respond to investigations and enforcement actions led by state attorneys general, particularly in consumer protection, antitrust, privacy, and environmental matters.
• False Claims Act Defense and Whistleblower Claims
  We represent companies in qui tam and government-initiated False Claims Act (FCA) cases, particularly in healthcare, defense, and government contracting, with a focus on early resolution or vigorous defense. Additionally, we represent whistleblowers in claims against companies that are in violation of the FCA.
• Criminal Defense and Trials
  We represent clients in federal and state white collar criminal cases, including those involving fraud, corruption, insider trading, and obstruction, from investigation through trial.
• Corporate Compliance
  We help clients build, review, and strengthen internal compliance programs tailored to their risk profile and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Anti-Corruption Investigations and Compliance
  We advise clients on global anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and assist with internal investigations, compliance program development, and enforcement defense before U.S. and international regulators.
• Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement
  We represent financial institutions and other regulated businesses in AML and Bank Secrecy Act-related investigations and help develop risk-based compliance programs that meet regulatory standards.
• Blockchain and Digital Assets
  We help clients navigate investigations and enforcement actions involving the SEC, CFTC, DOJ, and other regulators.
• Civil Rights Law Advisory Group
  We support public and private institutions facing civil rights investigations, audits, or litigation, including matters initiated by the DOJ or state enforcement agencies.
• Congressional Investigations
  We represent companies and individuals involved in Congressional inquiries, assisting with testimony preparation, document production, and managing related legal and reputational risk.
• Consumer Protection Investigations and Compliance
  We defend companies in matters involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and state attorneys general, and we advise on marketing, disclosures, and privacy practices to reduce enforcement exposure.
• Crisis Response and Risk Management
  We coordinate rapid-response efforts during high-stakes events such as government investigations, data breaches, or whistleblower reports, helping clients contain risk and maintain business continuity.
• Cybersecurity Incident Response
  We guide clients through the legal response to cyberattacks and data breaches, advising on regulatory reporting, law enforcement coordination, and post-incident remediation.
• Economic Sanctions Enforcement
  We advise on U.S. sanctions laws enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and defend clients in investigations involving transactions with sanctioned entities or jurisdictions.
• Energy Regulatory Enforcement
  We represent companies in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other regulatory investigations related to trading practices, market manipulation, and compliance with reliability standards.
• Export Controls Enforcement
  We counsel on compliance with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and defend clients in investigations and enforcement proceedings involving exports of controlled technologies.

DarrowEverett defends clients against a wide range of criminal charges, understanding that your freedom, future, and reputation are on the line. Our Criminal Defense team has successfully represented clients in matters involving:

• Drug offenses, including possession, distribution, and trafficking: Whether facing misdemeanor or felony charges, we aggressively challenge the legality of searches, seizures, and arrests to reduce or dismiss charges.
• Domestic violence, cyberstalking, and harassment: We handle these sensitive cases with discretion, identifying false claims or legal errors that can lead to dropped charges or favorable resolutions.
• DUI/DWI and vehicular offenses: From license suspensions to felony DUI, we scrutinize every aspect of your arrest—from traffic stop legality to breathalyzer accuracy.
• Theft, burglary, and other property crimes: We defend against a range of property crimes by challenging evidence, intent, and procedure to protect your record and reputation.

At DarrowEverett, we provide high-caliber representation grounded in experience, discretion, and results:

• Comprehensive Defense Experience: Our attorneys have defended clients in a wide range of cases and jurisdictions, with additional experience in prosecutorial roles—giving us a unique ability to anticipate and counter government tactics.
• Industry-Specific Insight: From finance and healthcare to tech and manufacturing, we understand the nuances of each sector’s regulatory landscape.
• Strategic Crisis Management: We act quickly to control the narrative, limit exposure, and guide you through sensitive investigations while minimizing operational disruption.