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Cross-Over Cases and Parallel
Proceedings
We have developed a unique area of practice in which the
underlying or related subject matter in a civil case involves a criminal
case or criminal allegations, for example, advising lawyers and
accountants in civil litigation about potential criminal issues;
conducting civil, criminal and administrative cases involving the same
client; handling legal and accounting malpractice cases in which the
underlying case was criminal; and assisting clients as witnesses in their
relationships with prosecutors.
Example cases include:
 Representation
of plaintiff in Federal Tort Claims Act case and Bivens case against the
United States Government arising out of agents shooting him in his house
believing that he was involved in drug smuggling. Achieved settlement of
$2.75 million.
Representation
of Deputy District Attorney sued on Civil Rights actions for civil damages
arising out of allegedly false charges brought against the plaintiff by
the District Attorney’s Office.
Defense
of several criminal defense lawyers related to allegations of malpractice in the
handling of criminal defense cases.
Representation
of church in civil action brought by plaintiff after his acquittal on
criminal charges arising from allegations by the District Attorney of
child molestation at the church.
Representation
of a public agency attorney and public agency in defense of a civil
lawsuit by a former member of the agency claiming plaintiff was convicted
of crimes because of the actions of the public lawyer in providing him
advice. See, Chapman v. Superior Court (2005) 130 Cal.App.4th 261.
Representation
of
businesses that have suffered embezzlement in their internal investigations,
civil lawsuits, and in their interactions with prosecutors.
Defense
of companies and individuals who have been sued civilly and also charged
criminally.
Representation
of CPA firms as witnesses where their clients allegedly participated in
financial fraud schemes. |
