As the former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, Mike has decades of grand jury and litigation experience in federal court and regularly negotiates global settlements of criminal, civil and regulatory matters on behalf of corporations and businesses. Mike regularly counsels and defends corporations, senior corporate executives and individual clients in a wide range of federal and state investigations and prosecutions, including antitrust, healthcare fraud, financial fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, environmental crimes, public and private corruption, defense contract fraud, defense procurement fraud, export control and OFAC economic sanctions, Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance, the Federal False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters. He also conducts sensitive internal corporate investigations for corporate clients in the different business sectors and advises corporate clients on corporate compliance programs and the various voluntary self-disclosure protocols. Mike frequently speaks to audiences throughout the country and publishes timely articles on various white collar defense and government investigations issues. Memberships & Affiliations · American Bar Association · Ohio State Bar Association · Columbus Bar Association · National Association of Former United States Attorneys · Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Board of Trustees · Former United States Attorney, Southern District of Ohio · Olentangy School District Board of Education, past President · Ohio Board of Building Appeals, past Chair · The Wellington School Board of Trustees, past member · The University of Rio Grande Board of Trustees, past member · Greater Powell Veterans Memorial Foundation, past President · Village of Granville, Ohio, Law Director · Delaware-Union Educational Service Center Board, past member · United States Senator Rob Portman Service Academy Review Board, Chair · Congressman Steve Stivers Service Academy Review Board, Chair · Powell City Council, Member · Captain, United States Naval Reserve (Retired) Distinctions · Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame · Ohio Supreme Court, Public Policy Leadership Award · Ohio School Board Association Award · United States Naval Academy, Commandant's Award · University of Rio Grande, Masters Degree of Public Service (Honorary) · Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell Experience Investigation of Medicaid Fraud
Emergency Room Practice Group
Represented emergency room practice group in investigation of Medicaid fraud by Ohio Attorney General's Office Investigation of Medicaid Fraud
Healthcare Transportation Company
Represented healthcare transportation company during State of Ohio criminal investigation for Medicaid fraud Investigation for Medicaid Fraud
Former Owner of Ambulette Company
Represented former owner of ambulette company under investigation by Ohio Attorney General's Office for Medicaid fraud Wrongful Death Action
Corporate Operator/Manager of Marina
Defended corporate operator/manager of marina in wrongful death action Trade Dress Infringement and Trade Dress Dilution Litigation
Large International Company
Acted as local counsel for large international company in suit alleging trade dress infringement, trade dress dilution, deceptive trade practices, unfair competion and unfair enrichment Product Liability Litigation
Concrete Mixer Manufacturer
Defended concrete mixer manufacturer in suit alleging injuries resulting from defective manufacturing and design of concrete mixer unit Federal Grand Jury Investigation
Large Healthcare Financing Company
Represented former executive of large healthcare financing company in corporate fraud case during federal grand jury investigation Federal Criminal Indictment
Fortune Global 50 Company
Provided legal advice on white collar criminal issues to parent company of United States subsidiary Federal Civil Litigation
Defense Contractor
Represented defense contractor in civil litigation alleging conspiracy to conduct flawed testing on seat belt assemblies for use by the military Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Enforcement Defense - Executive Training/Presentations
Multiple Clients (Public and Private)
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Enforcement Defense - Executive Training/Presentations View More Federal Grand Jury Investigation
International Orthopedic Company
Represented Director of Sales of orthopedic company in federal grand jury investigation into alleged violations of federal anti-kickback statute Federal Grand Jury Investigation
CPA
Represented CPA in federal grand jury investigation of alleged tax fraud Publications January 30, 2012, Broader than Bombs: What the Arms Export Control Act Means to You December 7, 2011, Healthcare Providers: When In Doubt, Self-Report! December 2, 2011, Antitrust Investigation Results in $200 Million Fine & Jail Time October 3, 2011, Office of Foreign Assets Control: Understanding the Federal Agency July 28, 2011, Dodd-Frank: Final Whistleblower Provisions Take Effect August 12th July 19, 2011, Congress, Get Out Your Pencils: FCPA Rules Are Ripe for Revision June 28, 2011, FCPA Enforcement After Lindsey June 20, 2011, Have Plan in Place in Case Agents Arrive With Search Warrant May 20, 2011, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Is Your Company Prepared for the New Era of Increased Enforcement? May 13, 2011, Why The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is Hurting Our Businesses and Needs to be Reformed April 8, 2011, DeWine and Lawmakers Introduce Ohio False Claims Act Legislation February 28, 2011, The Columbus Dispatch Advocates for Lawmakers to Create an Ohio False Claims Act February 11, 2011, Is Ohio Moving Towards Its Own False Claims Act? February 2, 2011, Health Care Fraud Penalties May Be On the Rise January 1, 2011, "Inside the Minds: International White Collar Enforcement," chapter written by Mike Crites October 22, 2010, Attention Health Care Providers: Are You in Violation of the Stark Act? October 5, 2010, "Q&A With Dinsmore & Shohl's Michael Crites," published on Law360's White Collar section September 27, 2010, Dodd-Frank: Impact of the Whistleblower Incentives and the Corporate Response September 9, 2010, Ohio Municipalities and Sex Offender Residency Restrictions August 3, 2010, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Increases Potency of Qui Tam Suits Under the False Claims Act July 13, 2010, Executive Sessions: What Municipalities Need to Know June 28, 2010, A Congressional "Meat Axe"? New Legislation Would Broaden the Potential for Prosecutions Under the Federal Illegal Gratuity Statute June 24, 2010, Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs: Why They Are Good for Your Company June 16, 2010, The Miranda Right to Remain Silent: After Thompkins, Don't Be Silent Summer 2010, "When Investigations Go Global," Counsel to Counsel Magazine November 12, 2009, "Prosecutors Must Shift Tactics After Bear Loss: Experts," quoted in article published by Law360 October 2, 2009, Good Policy, Poorly Legislated: A New Era Emerges for Those Doing Business with Uncle Sam July 8, 2009, Vehicle Searches Incident to Lawful Arrests: Police Can or Can't After Gant? May 20, 2009, What You Need to Know About the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Presentations March 16, 2012, Ohio State Law Journal Symposium January 12, 2012, "Best Practices for Board Governance," Granville Chamber of Commerce Board Retreat, Newark, Ohio December 8, 2011, "Audit or Indictment-Coin Toss?" Health Care Seminar, Cincinnati Bar Association June 23, 2011, "Yikes! It's the Cops," National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants Annual Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio May 19, 2011, "Establishing a Compliance Plan: How to Avoid the Orange Jumpsuit," Physician Practice Group Board of Directors Retreat, Lawrenceburg, Indiana May 3, 2011, "Yikes It's the Cops-How to Respond to a Federal Health Care Investigation," Ohio Health Care Association Annual Conference - Columbus, Ohio March 18, 2010, "OIG Self-Disclosure Protocol" and "How To Survive A Criminal Investigation," Health Care Seminar (Columbus, Ohio) March 17, 2010, "OIG Self-Disclosure Protocol" and "How To Survive A Criminal Investigation," Health Care Seminar (Dayton, Ohio) January 26, 2010, "Fourth Amendment Constitutional Law Update," Granville Police Department Training Session December 21, 2009, "Communication for the Trial Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and Other Professionals," Ohio State Bar Association November 11, 2009, "Liberty and Freedom: The Legacy of Veterans," Union County Veterans Dinner November 3, 2009, "When Does Tax Planning Become Tax Fraud?" First Annual Tax Controversy Forum (Dayton, Ohio) September 24, 2009, "The Role of the Prosecutor in Today's Criminal Justice System," University of Toledo College of Law June 9, 2009, "Preserving Your Business and Reputation in the Face of Unwarranted Prosecution," The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions May 14, 2009, "Corporate Governance Issues for Nonprofit Corporations," Ohio Lakes Community Association March 4, 2009, "Electronic Discovery and Litigation: Practical Considerations for the Practitioner" |