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In a federal capital case, wrote a winning brief compelling the release of a client from solitary confinement.
Wrote a winning motion for compassionate release, securing the early release of a federal prisoner. United States v. Shope, (S.D. Ohio 2020).
In a firearms case, secured a not guilty verdict at trial in state court. North Carolina v. M.M.
In three separate and unrelated cases, secured the complete dismissal of attempted murder indictments in a 12-month period. North Carolina v. D.C., (2024); North Carolina v. B.W., (2024); North Carolina v. J.M., (2023).

Assisted in representing a campaign treasurer in a federal grand jury investigation concerning campaign finance crimes. U.S. Attorney’s Office declined charges.
Represented a tax preparer investigated by the U.S. Secret Service for paycheck protection program (PPP) loan fraud. U.S. Attorney declined charges.
Advised business owners in a multi-million-dollar federal grand jury investigation into tax-based money laundering involving the IRS-CI.
Represented a witness in a federal investigation by the FTC into misbranded supplements.
Represented a foreign national under investigation by the FBI for a multi-million-dollar money laundering conspiracy and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Currently representing a public official under federal investigation for bribery and honest services fraud.
Defended a North Carolina State Trooper charged in federal court with dealing in firearms without a federal license.
Served on multi-member defense team representing a pain management physician accused of illegally prescribing pain medication outside the normal course of medical practice.
Currently serving as co-counsel to owners of a large dental practice under indictment for racketeering, wire fraud, money laundering, and related offenses in alleged $80mn scheme.

Assisted in successful appeal of federal bribery conviction in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. United States v. Lindberg, 39 F.4th 151 (4th Cir. 2022).
In a statutory interpretation case on an issue of first impression, wrote a winning brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, resulting in a published opinion. The case involved allegations regarding a NYC crime family. United States v. Saladino, 7 F.4th 120 (2d Cir. 2021).
In a federal drug case, served as lead counsel and argued the appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. United States v. Chance, 2024 WL 1110383 (3d Cir. Mar. 14, 2024). The audio recording of the oral argument can be found here.
Currently serving as lead counsel to a man convicted of a double murder in connection with racketeering under the federal RICO Act. The appeal is pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Lead author of an emergency motion filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit related to the federal Bail Reform Act. United States v. Davis, No. 20-1347 (Jul. 2, 2020) (ordering that defendant be “promptly offered the option of being immediately moved to a single-bunk cell within the Metropolitan Correctional Center.”).

Wrote a winning petition for mandamus to compel a sitting state court judge to release public records.
Wrote a winning motion for reconsideration to protect a client’s privilege against self-incrimination in a multi-million-dollar federal civil suit.
Filed and won a lawsuit against a sheriff in a case involving the Second Amendment.