Government Investigations, Enforcement Actions, & White Collar

Government investigations, enforcement actions, and white collar allegations present complex terrain. We work to stabilize your position and dismantle the pressures that threaten your control and reputation.

Focused Authority Against Government Pressure

Our attorneys bring focused experience to these matters. They understand how government agencies operate, allowing us to press jurisdictional limits and procedural faults from the outset.

As former government counsel, we hold the blueprint to the administrative machine. We do not react to government pressure; we target their structural vulnerabilities and force withdrawal.

Ari Cuenin, Partner

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When the margin for error is zero, we provide the sophisticated, tactical, and zealous representation necessary to navigate risks to your business and your legacy.

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Government Investigations, Enforcement Actions, & White Collar

Focused Authority Against Government Pressure

Our attorneys bring focused experience to these matters. They understand how government agencies operate, allowing us to press jurisdictional limits and procedural faults from the outset.

The Initial Inquiry.

Oversight entities frequently deploy expansive subpoenas, exploiting unfamiliarity to provoke premature errors. Our firm prioritizes proactive engagement, establishing clear parameters for their investigation. This strategic management of the inquiry's scope from its inception is instrumental in safeguarding client positions and countering attempts to generate leverage.

The Administrative Hearing.

Internal agency hearings can be designed to deplete resources. We stand against any attempt to exploit procedural advantages. Our strategy centers on establishing clear administrative parameters and scrutinizing the scope of agency authority.

The Affirmative Case.

A purely defensive posture against the government ensures endless attrition. We excel at identifying and addressing foundational aspects of regulatory power so we can do more than sit idly, we execute structural countermeasures.

The Definitive Close.

The government often leverages public pressure to compel compliance. We specialize in reversing this dynamic. Our strategic approach challenges foundational legal assertions, aiming to redirect the inquiry and establish a favorable path forward.

As former government counsel, we hold the blueprint to the administrative machine. We do not react to government pressure; we target their structural vulnerabilities and force withdrawal.

Ari Cuenin, Partner

Core Competencies.

Government pressure is not one event. It moves through agencies, hearings, procedure, and public consequences that can narrow your options before a complaint is ever filed. These competencies reflect the forums where that pressure has to be challenged early and precisely.

Regulatory challenges.
Agency investigations.
Administrative procedure & practice.
SOAH hearings.
Government overreach litigation.
Federal Tort Claims Act.
Civil rights & civil liberties litigation.
Suits against counties, cities, school districts, & other political subdivisions.
Governmental corporations.
Government relations.

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Stone Hilton advises lenders, borrowers, sponsors, investment funds, financial institutions and emerging companies throughout the full life cycle of a financing. We structure and execute complex credit transactions, develop innovative capital solutions and help clients manage the legal, commercial and regulatory risks associated with deploying capital.
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When your interests meet the weight of government, clear counsel makes the difference. We bring a focused approach to manage the pressure and guide your position to a favorable outcome.
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Defamation & Reputation Management
When your reputation is on the line, inaction is not a strategy. We bring a focused, disciplined approach to defamation and reputation management, designed to bring clarity and resolution. Speak with us about your situation.
Learn More
Investment Disputes, Special Situations, & Funds
Investment disputes and special situations demand a clear-eyed assessment of risk and a precise plan for resolution. Contact us to discuss your matter.
Learn More
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Civil disputes drain capital and distract leadership. Whether you are prepared to bet the farm or if your legacy is under attack, Stone Hilton's breadth of experience will come to bear for you across a spectrum of legal challenges.
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Emergency Litigation & Crisis Management
In moments of urgent need, you require counsel who can bring order to chaos and restore stability. We stand ready to help you manage the unexpected and move toward resolution.
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From advising on trial strategy to interlocutory matters to seeking relief in the Supreme Court, our appellate practitioners are capable, experienced, and aggressive. The verdict is rarely the end; be ready for the next phase.
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