Gardere’s White Collar Criminal Defense lawyers represent corporate and individual clients in all phases of white collar criminal analyses, investigations and trials in both state and federal courts. From brief consultations through massive internal investigations, Gardere attorneys assist clients in defining issues, assessing problems and addressing government inquiries and concerns. Our attorneys apply technical knowledge and in-depth experience to complex situations and cases involving antitrust, banking, customs, environmental, health care, public corruption, securities, technology and trade secrets laws and regulations.

When pitted adversely against the government, because our clients tend not to seek publicity related to alleged criminal activity, we provide discreet representation and seek “silent solutions” whenever possible. For established businesses or legitimate businessmen, a quiet government declination to prosecute serves far better than a noisy acquittal after trial, and our attorneys work diligently to respond to and rebut government concerns in pre-indictment situations. Backed by the capacities of a major law firm, we routinely make use of the collective knowledge of the Firm’s attorneys, as well as one of the finest state and nationwide networks of defense attorneys. If necessary, however, our White Collar Criminal attorneys do not fear the courtroom – they relish it– and their success in that forum is in part responsible for their consistent ability to avoid that forum with outcomes favorable to their clients.

Under the leadership of Tom Hagemann, a former outstanding federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, CA, our practice has all of the necessary tools for success in this arena. In May 2002,  Inside Houston  recognized our expertise by selecting Mr. Hagemann as one of Houston’s best lawyers in antitrust, criminal defense and white collar law.