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.
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
False Claims Act Judgment Entered Against Massachusetts Contractor for Submission of Subcontractor's Fraudulent Payroll Records on Public Projects
November 2, 2023On 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…
Video: Preparing for a Government Investigation as a CEO
September 30, 2022As 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…
Tom Banas Named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut
March 27, 2026Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Thomas Banas, attorney in the firm's construction and public contracts practice group, has been named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut. In his role at Hinckley A…
Hinckley Allen Recognized for Fifth Consecutive Year Among Construction Executive's Top 50 Construction Law Firms™
June 4, 2025Hinckley Allen has again been recognized as one of the nation’s leading construction law firms, earning a spot on Construction Executive magazine’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ list for 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive year the firm …
