John's practice focuses on representing individuals and corporations in all phases of regulatory, civil and criminal litigation. He has extensive experience in the defense of DOJ investigations, SEC enforcement actions, grand jury proceedings, and internal investigations. He has handled investigations involving government contracting fraud, embezzlement, securities fraud, tax and bank fraud, insider trading, healthcare fraud, money laundering, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the False Claims Act.
John is the managing partner of the firm's Richmond office, overseeing its strategic operations and the collective efforts of its 100+ attorneys. He also serves as the deputy group leader for the White Collar and Government Investigations practice group.
Honors and Other Distinctions
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Criminal Defense: White Collar (2010-2012).
Recognized by Super Lawyers- Corporate Counsel Edition for Criminal Defense: White Collar (2009-2011); Selected by Law & Politics as a Virginia Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense: White Collar (2006-2011).
Listed as a "Local Litigation Star" by Benchmark Litigation for the State of Virginia (2009-2011).
Representative Experience
Financial Institutions
Represented a financial institution under parallel investigations by SEC and federal grand jury for alleged securities fraud, bank fraud, and embezzlement.
Represented officers and inside directors of a financial institution taken over by the FDIC against claims of financial mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duties.
Represented multiple financial services providers under investigation by the SEC or FNRA for securities fraud and insider trading violations.
Conducted internal investigation for national mortgage lender under investigation by DOJ and SIGTARP for alleged fraud.
Government Contracting
Represented national manufacturer of military equipment in government contracting fraud investigation conducted by the Department of Criminal Investigative Services.
Represented corporate entities and officers under investigation for violations of the FCPA.
Represented multiple government contractors in defense of False Claims Act violations.
Represented owner of international freight forwarding company in criminal investigation of illegal gratuities provided to military transportation officials relating to award of shipping business.
Represented national medical supply company under investigation for multi-million dollar Medicare fraud as a result of a qui tam action initiated by former employees.
Conducted internal investigations of whistle-blower claims made pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley.
Civil and Administrative
Represented manager of nuclear criticality division of international nuclear design and manufacturing company in fraud investigation by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and U.S. Department of Transportation.
Represented beer and wine manufacturers, importers and national restaurant and convenience store chains before the Virginia Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control in licensing and disciplinary actions.
Publications, Presentations and Speaking Engagements
Quoted in "Can Companies Really Recover from C-Suite Scandals? An indicted executive can jeopardize an organization's future. " by Steven Andersen, May 2011.
Co-Author, Troutman Sanders Advisory "Government Continues Aggressive Use of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act", November 2010.
"What to Do When the FBI Visits: Standards of Conduct and Government Investigations," Government Contracts Section for the Federal Bar Association, Washington, D.C., October 2010.
Quote in "NewMarket accuses competitor of bribery" by Emily C. Dooley, August 2010.
"Minimizing the Risk and Loss of Internal Fraud," Corporate Seminar, June 2010.
"Fraud Investigation Seminar," Keiter, Stephens/Troutman Sanders, February 2009.
"Emerging Issues in Government Contracting," KPMG/Troutman Sanders Government Contractors Seminar, June 2008.
"Anatomy of a Corporate Investigation," Panel Member, Washington Metro Area Corporate Counsel Association, May 2008.
"Responding to Government Investigations," 3rd Annual Public Company Seminar, December 2006.
"When The Government Pays Your Client A Visit: How To Protect Your Client And Yourself," Virginia Shippers Association, May 2006.
Memberships
· Virginia Bar Association (Member, Local Government Law and Criminal Law Sections)
· American Bar Association (Member, Criminal Justice Section)