Former prosecutor. Former Assistant Attorney General. Now defending clients facing fraud, embezzlement, and financial crime charges in Massachusetts.
Before I opened my own practice, I spent years on the other side of white collar cases. As an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Bureau of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, I investigated and prosecuted complex financial crimes — fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and insurance fraud. I managed investigations from the initial referral through trial, coordinated with law enforcement agencies, obtained and executed search warrants, and presented cases to grand juries.
That experience is now your advantage. I know how these investigations are structured, what evidence prosecutors prioritize, how they leverage cooperating witnesses, and where their cases are most vulnerable. When I review a white collar case as a defense attorney, I see it through the eyes of the prosecutor who would have built it — and I know exactly where to apply pressure.
White collar crime encompasses a broad range of financially motivated offenses. I represent clients facing charges across the full spectrum of financial criminal matters.
Fraud cases make up a significant portion of my practice, including wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, and other schemes involving misrepresentation for financial gain. These charges can arise at both the state and federal level and often carry severe penalties.
Embezzlement allegations involve the misappropriation of funds or property entrusted to you by an employer, organization, or client. These cases frequently involve complex financial records and require careful forensic analysis to understand what actually happened.
Money laundering charges involve the concealment of the origins of illegally obtained money. I have specific expertise in money laundering investigations from my time at the AG's Office, including training through the DOJ Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Seminar.
Insurance fraud encompasses filing false claims, staging incidents, or inflating losses to collect insurance proceeds. I prosecuted these cases extensively and understand the investigative techniques insurers and law enforcement use to build their cases.
Larceny and theft offenses, including larceny by scheme, larceny over $1,200, and related theft charges involving breach of trust or deception, are another area where I regularly represent clients. Identity theft and forgery cases, involving the use of another person's identifying information for financial gain or the creation and alteration of documents with intent to defraud, round out the range of white collar matters I handle.
Many white collar cases are won or lost before formal charges are ever filed. Investigations can last months or years, and the decisions you make during that time — what you say to investigators, how you respond to subpoenas, whether you cooperate and on what terms — can determine the outcome of your case.
I represent clients from the earliest stages of an investigation.
When you are contacted by investigators or served with a grand jury subpoena, I advise you on your rights and ensure you do not inadvertently damage your own case.
I conduct a parallel internal review to assess your exposure and begin building a defense strategy while the government is still building its case.
Where appropriate, I negotiate directly with prosecutors to present your side of the story before charging decisions are made.
Throughout the process, I work to protect privileged communications and attorney-client materials from government access and advise on document preservation obligations to avoid allegations of obstruction or spoliation.
Early intervention by an experienced attorney can sometimes prevent charges from being filed altogether. Even when charges are unavoidable, pre-charge representation ensures that you are not blindsided and that your defense is built on a solid foundation.
Effective white collar defense requires more than just showing up to court. It demands a deep understanding of the financial evidence, the applicable law, and the prosecution's theory of the case. My defense strategies are informed by my years of prosecution experience.
White collar cases often depend on circumstantial evidence and inferences drawn from financial records. I scrutinize every document, every transaction, and every witness statement to identify weaknesses in the prosecution's narrative. If the government's case rests on connecting dots in a spreadsheet, I make sure those connections actually hold up under scrutiny.
Most white collar offenses require proof of criminal intent, meaning the prosecution must show that you knowingly and willfully engaged in the alleged conduct. Demonstrating that a transaction was the result of a mistake, misunderstanding, or poor business judgment rather than criminal intent can be a powerful defense. This is often where white collar cases are won.
I work with forensic accountants and financial experts to independently analyze the financial evidence, challenge the government's calculations, and present alternative interpretations of the data. The prosecution's version of the numbers is not always the only reasonable reading, and an independent analysis can expose critical flaws in their theory.
If evidence was obtained through unlawful searches, improperly executed warrants, or violations of your rights, I will move to suppress that evidence. Removing key evidence from the prosecution's case can fundamentally change its strength.
When appropriate, I negotiate with prosecutors to achieve the best possible outcome short of trial, whether that means reduced charges, deferred prosecution, or favorable sentencing recommendations. My familiarity with how prosecutors evaluate their own cases allows me to approach these negotiations from a position of informed strength.
White collar cases can be prosecuted at either the state or federal level, and the differences are significant. Federal investigations are typically conducted by agencies like the FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation Division, or the U.S. Secret Service, and are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Federal sentencing guidelines often result in longer sentences, and federal courts use mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses.
I am admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts as well as both the Massachusetts and New Hampshire state courts, allowing me to represent clients regardless of where their case is charged.
I handle a wide range of white collar criminal matters, including fraud (wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud), embezzlement, larceny over $1,200, money laundering, insurance fraud, tax fraud, identity theft, forgery and uttering, and public corruption cases. I represent clients at both the state and federal level in Massachusetts.
I spent years at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office investigating and prosecuting complex financial crimes. I know how these investigations are structured, what evidence prosecutors look for, how they build their case through financial records and cooperating witnesses, and where their cases tend to be weakest. That insider perspective allows me to anticipate the prosecution's strategy and identify vulnerabilities that other defense attorneys might miss.
Absolutely. White collar investigations often last months or years before formal charges are filed. Having an attorney involved early can make a critical difference — I can advise you on how to respond to inquiries, protect your rights during the investigation, and in some cases, work to prevent charges from being filed at all.
Penalties vary depending on the charge and the amount involved. Larceny over $1,200 carries up to five years in state prison. Money laundering can carry up to five years. Insurance fraud carries up to five years. Federal charges often carry more severe penalties. Beyond incarceration, convictions can result in restitution orders, fines, asset forfeiture, professional license revocations, and lasting reputational damage.
Do not speak with investigators without an attorney present. You have the right to remain silent, and anything you say can be used against you. Politely decline to answer questions, do not consent to searches, and contact a white collar defense attorney immediately. Early legal representation is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself.