Government Investigations

Because of our deep litigation and legislative experience, Patton Boggs is uniquely qualified and experienced representing clients subject to oversight and investigations before Congress, state legislatures, administrative agencies, DOJ, federal investigative agencies like the FBI, and state attorneys general. Our experience is not limited to the TechComm industry. Representative clients in major investigations include new entrants providing wireless subscription television service, companies under investigation for federal universal service (E-rate) violations, companies under investigation for pre-texting, leaders in the student loan and home mortgage industries, major government contractors in Iraq, companies involved in post-hurricane recovery, a major U.S. auto manufacturer in an S.U.V. rollover investigation, leaders in the food industry, a leading toy manufacturer, and a leading movie studio over its online marketing practices.

In such matters, Patton Boggs is experienced in handling the full range of proceedings that can arise in connection with government investigations, including defense of potential parallel criminal and civil litigation (in courts and administrative tribunals), white-collar criminal defense, fraud and false claims defense, government contracts disputes, and other commercial disputes with the Government under the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Our attorneys bring extensive experience and insight, as more than 100 have served in government positions at the White House, DOJ, the criminal and civil divisions of various U.S. Attorneys’ offices, and other federal agencies, congressional investigative committees, and state offices with investigative and litigation responsibilities including state attorneys general.