Morvillo Abramowitz Lawyers Named Among the World's Leading Business Crime Defense Lawyers by Who's Who

February 12, 2013

Seven Morvillo Abramowitz lawyers have been selected as being among the world's leading Business Crime Defense Lawyers for 2013 by The International Who's Who of Business Crime Defense Lawyers. Elkan Abramowitz—listed as one of the Most Highly Regarded Individuals in Business Crime Defense—Robert J. Anello, Paul R. Grand, Lawrence Iason, Richard Weinberg, Jodi Misher Peikin, and Jonathan Sack were all selected based on research with clients and peers.

Elkan Abramowitz was praised as being "simply brilliant," and “without a doubt one of the top litigators in New York, if not the US." Robert J. Anello, recognized for his work as outside counsel to Deloitte & Touche LLP and Morgan Stanley in connection with those firms’ participation in SEC Look-Back programs, was noted as a “greatly respected” trial and appellate lawyer. Paul R. Grand was described as "superb" and heralded for his "fantastic reputation," while Lawrence Iason was called "stellar" and “especially well known” for his representation of clients in SEC investigations.

Richard Weinberg was noted for his “enviable reputation” and his skills in regards to complex litigations and investigations, and Jodi Misher Peikin was lauded for her “impressive breadth of experience” at defending clients in a range of matters including allegations of securities fraud, accounting fraud, insider trading, health-care and medicare fraud and theft of trade secrets. Jonathan Sack was described as the "first choice" for many clients due to his “deep understanding” of the prosecution side and his respected advice regarding regulatory matters and internal investigations. To read more about Morvillo Abramowitz in The International Who's Who of Business Crime Defense Lawyers, please click here.

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