White Collar Crime & Regulatory Compliance Litigation

The attorneys at White Goss aggressively and successfully prosecute and defend cases in state and federal courts throughout the region on a wide variety of regulatory and white collar criminal matters.  With common sense and a business perspective, we help achieve our clients' goals as quickly and efficiently as possible and often resolve matters before criminal charges are filed.  Our lawyers represent individuals, as well as small and large businesses in a wide variety of disputes including:

Antitrust Price Fixing

The attorneys at White Goss can partner with your general counsel or senior management to provide a zealous defense to antitrust charges, allegations of price fixting or Sherman Act violations.  White Goss attorneys have successfully represented corporations in federal antitrust civil and criminal cases in Kansas and Missouri for more than 25 years.  When retained in the investigative stage, our goal is to resolve your case quickly and in a civil rather than criminal forum. 

Embezzlement

For many victims of embezzlement, seeing the perpetrator brought to justice is important, but restitution of the stolen funds is critical to business success.  By applying the experience, skills and strategies we have gained in the defense of criminal cases, the attorneys at White Goss are often able to ensure that their clients recover embezzled funds.

Environmental Law

The attorneys at White Goss have extensive experience representing companies, their executives and employees in civil and criminal enforcement of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.  We have experience working with the EPA in a variety of cases including Clean Water Act violations, falsification of air monitoring devices and fuel oil spills.  Our goal is to zealously represent our clients and avoid criminal prosecution.

Health Care Fraud

The attorneys at White Goss provide aggressive, experienced representation to health care providers who are being investigated for or charged with health care fraud.  White Goss attorneys have successfully defended clients in cases involving anti-kickback laws and allegations of fraudulent billing practices. 

Identity Theft

The attorneys at White Goss are uniquely positioned to defend their clients against charges of identity theft.  White Goss attorneys also have the experience to handle charges that may be associated with an identity theft case including; forgery, false writing, computer crime, bank fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.  In addition to criminal defense cases, we also represent victims of identity theft.  It is important to know your rights and the compensation that may be available to you as a victim of identity theft.  More and more victims of identity theft are taking action and filing civil lawsuits against the companies who did not safeguard their personal information.

Mail & Wire Fraud

The attorneys at White Goss are experienced in handling complex RICO and federal fraud defense cases including:

  • Mail and wire fraud
  • Bank fraud in commercial lending
  • Computer fraud, CFAA violations defense
  • Health care fraud, hospital fraud defense
  • Securities fraud, insider trading defense
  • Obstruction of Justice

Money Laundering

Companies and individuals conducting legitimate business are often caught up in money laundering allegations. (Money laundering is often added to a fraud charge in order to enhance a sentence under the federal sentencing guidelines.)  The attorneys at White Goss have been criminal defense counsel that corporations and business leaders have turned to for more than 25 years in Kansas and Missouri.  White Goss understands the complexities of money laundering charges and the related predicate offenses which often accompany money laundering charges.

Mortgage Fraud & Bank Fraud

Federal prosecutions of mortgage fraud and bank fraud have increased dramatically in the last three years.  The attorneys at White Goss have more than 25 years of trial experience defending financial fraud cases in criminal, civil and regulatory forums.  We understand the issues, whether stated income loans or allegations of inflated appraisals are involved.

Obstruction of Justice & Witness Tampering

In many cases, the most valuable service a criminal defense attorney can provide comes prior to charges being filed.  The attorneys at White Goss help their clients avoid the mistakes that often lead to charges of obstruction of justice or witness tampering.  Our attorneys are ready to step in to work with your general counsel and senior management on matters under investigation while avoiding even the suggestion of obstruction of justice.

Securities Fraud

The attorneys at White Goss have more than 25 years experience representing individuals and corporations facing charges involving violations of SEC rules, securities laws and other financial regulations.  Our initial goal is to ensure that your case remains a civil matter, rather than a criminal prosecution.  The attorneys at White Goss have helped many clients protect their careers and their futures by providing the strongest possible defense against criminal charges.

Tax Evasion

The attorneys at White Goss have the technical and professional resources to provide aggressive representation for corporations and individuals facing criminal charges of tax avoidance, tax evasion or filing false returns.  Whether you are facing an IRS inquiry or are actually the subject of an IRS investigation, we have the knowledge upon which you can rely.