Relevant Experience
Jennifer has extensive trial and courtroom experience. In her three-plus decades as a litigator, she has tried more than 300 jury trials in state and federal courts, from both sides of the aisle. In addition to her courtroom proficiency, Jennifer has assisted in several internal investigations in the United States and foreign countries.
Jennifer has defended both individuals and corporations faced with huge criminal legal problems, locally, nationally and internationally.
As a result of Ms. Culotta’s capable litigation experience, she has appeared on TruTV (formerly Court TV) to comment on the trial of State v. Houston, Roane Criminal No. 13404A and B (allegations of a double homicide entailing the death of two police officers).
While a Federal Prosecutor with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ms. Culotta provided advice as to legal issues and possible ramifications of policy decisions on complex cases, national and international in scope, arising in the enforcement of the criminal provisions of environmental statutes. Further, she served as a national consultant on criminal enforcement of environmental statute, primarily responsible for reviewing EPA’s national and international criminal enforcement activities. Lastly, she represented the criminal enforcement branch of EPA, providing assistance to senior agency officials in preparation of Congressional testimony.
Ms. Culotta’s practice focuses on criminal defense, business crimes, and internal investigations. Jennifer regularly assists individuals and corporations through all phases of litigation, and has tremendous experience defending the rights of individuals charged with criminal offenses ranging from petty offenses to murder.
She also has significant experience representing corporations entangled in litigation regarding fraud, RICO, tax evasion, and federal search and seizure.
