Led by Henry E. Hockeimer in Philadelphia who specializes in white-collar criminal defense and securities fraud, Ballard Spahr LLP represents both executives and corporations in a broad range of internal investigations and regulatory proceedings, and also has expertise in civil fraud and administrative litigation. Michael Robotti departed the team in May 2026.
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Key clients
- Paul Spivak, Founder of US Lighting Group
- Publicly traded medical device company
- Multiple individuals working on the largest Hindu temple being built in the world
- A360 Media, LLC / The National Enquirer
- Martin Elling
- Jibril Adamu
- Rachel Cherwitz
- Police Athletic League, Inc.
- Tapps Supermarket, Inc.
- Corizon, LLC
Work highlights
Represented The National Enquirer (and certain employees) in connection with the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump as to false business record charges brought by the New York County District Attorney.
In a CJA criminal appeal before the Second Circuit, represented an individual convicted of drug trafficking in the Southern District of New York.
Representing an individual sued by the SEC in federal court for alleged misconduct in 3A9, and 3A10 transactions.
Practice head
Henry Hockeimer
Other key lawyers
David Axelrod; R. Stephen Stigall; Beth Moskow-Schnoll; Marjorie Peerce; James Mitchell; Celia Cohen; Lesley Frieder Wolf