Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He is also experienced in regulatory and criminal…

Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He is also experienced in regulatory and criminal investigations, and represents clients under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Michael KeoughAssociate

Michael Keough focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense matters. His experience spans the entire life cycle of cases, from discovery…

Michael Keough focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense matters. His experience spans the entire life cycle of cases, from discovery disputes through trial and appellate matters, and has ample experience in case management.

Jason MeadeAssociate

Jason Meade focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has represented public corporations and financial institutions in complex civil disputes in state and federal courts…

Jason Meade focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has represented public corporations and financial institutions in complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, and in government and internal investigations.

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Letter Endorsements

In MBS Class Action, Judge Forrest to Give Parties a Draft Summary Judgment Ruling Two Hours Before Argument

Judge McMahon Skeptical of Urgency of Preliminary Injunction Motion With “Leisurely” Briefing Schedule

Judge Nathan Admonishes Attorneys for Forwarding Her Excerpts from Bickering Emails

Judge Forrest Denies Two Unopposed Requests to Extend Briefing Schedules

Judge Engelmayer: Concern that IRS Will See Document Not a Justification for Refusal to File It Publicly

Magistrate Judge Peck Commends Parties for Cooperation, Suggests that It Continue

Magistrate Judge Gorenstein Reminds Litigant to Actually Speak to Adversary About Discovery Dispute

Judge McMahon: Late Documents Can Extend Schedule or Preclude Evidence, But Not Both

Judge Keenan Declines Parties’ “Kind Offer” to Act as Mediator

Judge McMahon: I Don’t Do Motions By Letter

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