Event
ABA Criminal Tax Fraud/Tax Controversy 2023
December 07, 2023|
less than a minute
When government scrutiny escalates, who do you want leading the defense?
Our White Collar, Compliance & Investigations Practice Group is comprised of former federal, state and local prosecutors and career defense attorneys with extensive experience representing businesses, business owners and executives facing government scrutiny, potential criminal exposure and sensitive internal matters. We step in at the first sign of an unusual probe, examination or inquiry, helping clients understand the facts, assess their options and respond with a clear strategy. Our lawyers serve clients throughout Oklahoma and Texas as well as throughout the country. When matters cross jurisdictions or practice areas, we draw on lawyers throughout our full-service firm and Crowe Dunlevy’s exclusive Lex Mundi network, which extends to every U.S. state and more than 100 countries.
We Take Control Before an Inquiry Gains Momentum
Early involvement can be critical when a routine audit, agency examination or records request begins to feel more extensive than expected. We help clients evaluate the nature and scope of the inquiry from the start, preserve and develop the facts and determine how to best engage with investigators while protecting the business and its leadership. Our work includes:
- Government investigations, grand jury subpoenas, regulatory examinations, audit requests and civil enforcement actions
- White collar and business crime allegations, including fraud, money laundering and potential criminal tax exposure
- Civil and criminal RICO matters, False Claims Act investigations and qui tam litigation brought on behalf of the government
- Internal investigations, regulatory compliance reviews and the development or evaluation of compliance programs
- Parallel criminal, civil and administrative proceedings, including professional negligence allegations related to criminal litigation
- Jury and nonjury trials in state and federal court
A trial focused and trial tested approach to complex investigations
Crowe Dunlevy has a long tradition of trial practice, and we prepare each matter with the potential for trial in mind even when an early resolution may occur. We bring varied perspectives to case strategy and a deep understanding of how investigations develop. Collectively, our lawyers have managed hundreds of criminal and governmental investigations and have resolved dozens of criminal and civil jury trials in state and federal court.
We advise clients across a broad range of regulated industries and legal frameworks, including:
- Healthcare matters involving Medicare fraud, billing audits, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law and the False Claims Act
- Banking and financial services matters involving Dodd-Frank, fraud, money laundering and related enforcement concerns
- Energy and environmental investigations and compliance matters
- Matters involving tribal gaming and Oklahoma’s medical cannabis industry
- Tax, employment, government contracting and military contractor matters
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations and other cross-border compliance concerns
Ready for the next generation of white collar investigations
Government agencies increasingly use technologies such as artificial intelligence, surveillance tools and large-scale data analysis to identify patterns, generate leads and connect information across sources. Those patterns may suggest wrongdoing even when the underlying conduct is lawful, making it essential to test the government’s assumptions, place the data in context and explain why an apparent pattern is not evidence of criminal activity or a regulatory violation. As enforcement continue to evolve, we provide responsive, high-value counsel designed to bring clarity and a reassuring sense of control to difficult situations.