PRACTICE AREAS Government Investigations and Business Crimes Group Many of Gordon Silver’s business clients are subject to intensive government regulations. As a result they interface with federal, state and local law enforcement and administrative agencies. Periodically they will encounter government inquiries covering a broad spectrum. The response might merely require supplying information that is needed in the investigation of non-related persons or entities. But at times it could necessitate warding off potential damage that may flow from regulators or investigators focusing upon the conduct of our clients and their businesses. An early determination as to the scope of any government contact and the creation of an effective response strategy is essential to the wellbeing of our clients, their owners, management and employees. The key to formulating a response in these situations is the insight and wisdom that only experience produces. The lawyers in Gordon Silver’s Government Investigations and Business Crimes Group have that experience. They have counseled clients in thousands of government civil, administrative and criminal investigations. They have proven their mettle in reaching early resolutions and, in doing so, avoiding for the client unwelcome and damaging visibility. In a situation where that is not possible, the members of this group have a record of success before administrative agencies, courts of all levels and juries that is looked upon by their peers throughout the country as setting the standard by which all lawyers should be measured. As evidence of that, the members of this Group are frequently called upon to serve as directors of professional organizations composed of trial lawyers and to present their thoughts and perspectives at national and international seminars attended by their peers. They have also been called upon to act as expert witnesses in courts both within and outside of the United States. In the current business climate regulators and criminal investigators from gaming, securities, banking, mortgage lending, home and commercial construction, insurance, health care and professional or privileged licensing of all types have become more aggressive and have increased their staffing and budgets. As a result, the number of investigations conducted by and likelihood of contacts with these agencies has increased. No such contact should be taken lightly. An immediate determination and evaluation of the nature of any inquiry could be essential to the survival of a business or the future of its personnel. Because Gordon Silver is a full service law firm, it’s Government Investigations and Business Crimes Group works with other groups within the firm to provide the best services available in the most efficient manner when government contact occurs.