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Construction & Public Contracts Government & Internal Investigations

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Overview

If you or your business become involved in an investigation, sure-footed counsel is indispensable in achieving a successful outcome.

Working together with our White Collar & Government Enforcement team, we conduct internal investigations when appropriate to help our clients’ self-police potential ethical violations.

When an experienced perspective is critical.

We provide representation for grand jury and other criminal investigations brought by the federal government, state enforcement agencies, and awarding authorities.

Services

We defend companies and individuals involved as targets or witnesses in matters involving:

  • Public bidding & procurement investigations
  • OSHA investigations
  • DBE fraud investigations
  • False claim investigations
  • Environmental violations
  • Debarment proceedings

We provide robust defense at trial and on appeal for individuals and companies facing federal or state criminal charges and/or regulatory violations.

We represent and counsel in matters that include:

  • Defense of Qui Tam (Whistleblower) actions
  • SEC Investigations and Enforcement actions
  • Government contractor fraud
  • Criminal and civil RICO actions
  • Environmental crimes
  • Public corruption
  • Money laundering
  • Defense contractor fraud
  • Tax and accounting fraud

Newsroom

Publication

False Claims Act Judgment Entered Against Massachusetts Contractor for Submission of Subcontractor's Fraudulent Payroll Records on Public Projects

November 2, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the Massachusetts Office of Attorney General (“AG”) issued a press release announcing the issuance of a judgment against a local contractor arising out of its subcontractor’s failure to pay prevailing wages on two public construc…

Publication

Video: Preparing for a Government Investigation as a CEO

September 30, 2022

As a CEO, any misconduct by your employees can make you a target of government action. Public companies and companies that are in heavily regulated industries are at much higher risk for government scrutiny. If you discover that misconduct has occurred, it…

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Firm News

Hinckley Allen Construction Practice Named to The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ for 2022

June 1, 2022

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that it was ranked 13th in The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ by Construction Executive magazine.Associated Builders and Contractors Service Corporation, a national industry trade organization consisting of 21,000 memb…

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Hinckley Allen Construction Practice Named to The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™

June 7, 2021

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that it was ranked 12th in The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ by Construction Executive magazine.Associated Builders and Contractors Service Corporation, a national industry trade organization consisting of 21,000 memb…