Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.

For almost 50 years, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC has been at the forefront of advising companies and individuals on complex white-collar and regulatory matters and sophisticated business disputes. We are best known for our unparalleled trial experience and our expertise in white-collar defense, securities enforcement, and regulatory matters. Equally important is the sophisticated civil litigation we do for financial institutions, other business entities, and their senior executives. Our size and expertise allow us the flexibility to provide the highest quality legal services at competitive rates.

Morvillo Abramowitz is renowned for its accomplishments litigating cases at all levels of the federal and state courts, in arbitrations, and before government agencies, regulatory organizations, and other tribunals. More than a quarter of the firm’s partners are Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a prestigious organization that was created to recognize excellence in trial lawyers. It regularly represents companies and individuals in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act inquiries and investigations by the US Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and foreign regulators and prosecutors. The firm also is well-known for its appellate practice and regularly handles complex civil and criminal appeals before federal and state courts nationwide. The firm’s expertise in litigation, and the respect earned accordingly, enables it to negotiate effectively with regulators, prosecutors, and adversaries on behalf of its clients.

The firm has persuaded the government not to indict identified grand jury targets, thereby helping individuals and corporations avoid criminal charges altogether. When a client has been indicted, because of the firm’s experience, reputation as skilled trial lawyers and advocates, and thorough hard work, it often is able to obtain favorable pre-trial dispositions. Similarly, in civil disputes, the firm’s ability and willingness to try high-stakes cases often help it achieve advantageous settlements without trial. The firm’s lawyers also provide litigation-avoidance advice, FCPA guidance, securities law-related analysis, and other confidential legal counseling, often in highly sensitive contexts.

Institutional clients frequently retain the firm to conduct sensitive internal investigations aimed at uncovering or resolving allegations of officer, director, trustee, or employee misconduct, both in the US and globally. Its lawyers have led court-appointed independent monitorships, acted as independent examiners for US Department of Justice initiatives, and have been appointed to government-approved positions as corporate integrity counsel.

The firm’s lawyers are thought leaders who have been recognized for their trial skills by professional organizations, lecture frequently on issues relating to criminal law, and regularly contribute to various well-known publications.