White Collar Criminal Defense
Our firm is recognized throughout the Southeastern United States for our successful handling of white collar criminal defense. Most recently, we obtained not guilty verdicts for clients in Ohio and Georgia and one case was dismissed immediately before trial.
Our attorneys provide each client the aggressive, personalized and dedicated legal representation they need and deserve. With offices in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, our law firm provides sophisticated criminal defense representation to clients facing white collar charges in Georgia and surrounding states.
The experience we bring as former prosecutors provides us the detailed knowledge of how white collar matters are handled. We understand how to protect the rights and future for clients faced with federal investigations
The investigation of a white collar crime can be a long, involved process. Many investigations stretch on for months or years, powered by the virtually limitless resources of the federal government. Oftentimes, clients who are targets of just such a protracted criminal investigations may not be aware of the scope of the investigation until formal charges are filed. Many white collar defendants lacking counsel have said or done things early on that eventually hampered their defense.
Environmental Criminal Defense
Corporate and business activity today carries many potential pitfalls from an environmental standpoint. While most violations are resolved through administrative or civil means with Federal and State agencies, Federal and State environmental laws frequently carry criminal provisions as well, which are highly technical. The attorneys of Gillen Withers & Lake LLC have experience and success in defending clients against serious environmental charges. In 2004, Mr. Withers achieved the pretrial dismissal of all charges for alleged conspiracy and violations of the Clean Water Act against his client; an executive with one of the nation's largest environmental companies. U.S. v. R.E. (Southern District of Georgia 2003).
Government Contract Criminal Defense
Corporations or businesses which contract with the Federal government and State governments on occasion are targeted by federal and state authorities related to mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy and other serious offenses. These charges not only carry a risk of severe punishment, but also can be devastating to a corporation's continued viability and existence. Gillen Withers & Lake, LLC has over 15 years experience successfully representing business clients under investigation for fraud or other serious crimes. The firm recently helped to obtain dismissal of Federal conspiracy, false claims, mail and wire fraud, and money laundering charges against a client corporation P.S.I., Inc., which contracted with the U.S. government and military, U.S. v. P.S.I, Inc., (Middle District of Georgia 2008).
Healthcare Fraud, Food and Drug Administration and Online Pharmaceutical Sales Defense
Healthcare fraud, FDA and online pharmaceutical sales prosecutions are highly complex proceedings, which require a thorough, technical defense. We are very experienced in defending against these cases and, again, have achieved noteworthy successes. We are among the leading defense attorneys in the nation in the growing arena of online pharmaceutical sales prosecutions.
Our notable successes in this area include Mr. Gillen's obtaining a directed verdict of acquittal for a client corporation in a massive Medicaid/FDA prosecution, U.S. v. I.A., Inc. (Southern District of Georgia 2006); and Mr. Withers' securing of First Offender treatment with only a fine and no imprisonment or probation for a licensed professional charged with Medicare Fraud, State of Georgia v. B.M. (Chatham County, Georgia, 2005).
Our firm treats every case as if trial is an inevitable conclusion. As a result of this careful preparation, many of the cases we've taken on have been dismissed before a trial begins.
