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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

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United States • Dispute resolution

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Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

Led by the ‘standout’ Joe Whitley in Atlanta, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP represents both domestic and international clients in a wide variety of white-collar matters, with significant experience handling regulatory, corporate, and congressional investigations. The team includes Luke Cass in Washington DC, who acts for clients facing a broad range of criminal allegations, and also excels in corporate investigations, Charlotte-based Claire Rauscher, a seasoned white-collar defense and investigations attorney, and Rhett DeHart in Charleston, who is experienced in both civil and criminal white-collar issues. Harry Rimm in New York, a skilled litigator in both corporate and government investigations, and Michael Clark in Houston, who has a broad white-collar practice, with expertise in healthcare fraud litigation, are also key contacts.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Rhett DeHart exemplifies the highest caliber of legal advocacy in South Carolina. From the outset, his communication was exceptional clear, timely, and strategic. He does not simply respond; he anticipates issues, explains options in plain language, and ensures clients feel informed and confident at every stage of the process.'

  • ‘The individuals I worked with at this firm stand out for their exceptional responsiveness, precision, and genuine commitment to results. From the very beginning, Rhett DeHart demonstrated a level of decisiveness and strategic clarity that immediately set him apart from other practitioners.'

  • ‘Rhett DeHartt has been invaluable to us. His experience as a prosecutor has been invaluable.'

  • ‘Joe Whitley is a standout partner. He combines grace and high intellect achieving a uniquely respectful rapport with adversaries leading to extraordinary results for his clients.’

  • ‘They have the background, experience and resources to fight any case.’

  • ‘Luke Cass was exceptional. He was aforce to be reckoned with.'

  • ‘Michael Clark is thoughtful, contributes a great deal to strategy and legal approach, and is extremely easy to work with.’

Key clients

  • RJ Meridian
  • WDC Acquisition LLC d/b/a Wellman Dynamics
  • Robert J. Krop
  • Houston Terminal LLC
  • Guggenheim Partners, Inc.
  • Sealink International
  • City of Atlanta
  • Cision US, Inc.
  • GCDI S.A.

Work highlights

Represented Guggenheim Partners in an environmental lawsuit concerning a 9,000-acre real estate development on Charleston’s Cainhoy Peninsula.
Represented Houston Terminal LLC, Houston’s largest containerized cargo operator, in a wrongful death case arising from a workplace accident.
Represented the City of Atlanta in litigation brought by Phoenix Ridge GA TC, LP, successfully obtaining favorable verdicts at both the District Court and 11th Circuit levels.
Practice head

Joe Whitley

Other key lawyers

Luke Cass; Claire Rauscher; Rhett DeHart; Harry Rimm; Michael Clark