State and Federal Racketeering Defense

Traditionally, racketeering referred to organized crime. However, over the years, the scope of the Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) has expanded. Current use of RICO allows state and federal governments to pursue a broad range of white collar crime charges.

If you are facing federal indictment related to racketeering charges, experienced defense counsel is necessary to ensure that your rights and interests are fully preserved. Our law firm has extensive experience handling state and federal racketeering cases. We have prosecuted many racketeering cases in the federal courts. Notably, Mr. Gillen prosecuted one of the earliest and most notorious racketeering cases against defendant and pornography king Michael Thevis. This experience enables to firm to prepare stronger defense strategies for clients facing RICO/racketeering charges. We have also had considerable success defending clients facing state and federal racketeering charges and civil liability related to racketeering allegations.

Federal and State racketeering charges are among the most serious charges a white-collar client faces. Again, we have had great success in defending against racketeering charges. Most notably, in the "Gold Club" case (Northern District of Georgia 2001), a nationally-reported prosecution. Mr. Gillen served as lead defense counsel for a client, M.D., charged with RICO violations and extortion. Mr. Gillen won a not guilty verdict for the client on all counts following a three-month trial.