Although it handles some work for entities, New York-based litigation boutique Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. is best-known for its strength in providing a robust defense to individuals subject to criminal and civil charges brought by regulatory agencies. Many of these defendants work within the financial services sector, and as well as the firm’s trial-ready approach, it is its lawyers’ deep knowledge of complex financial laws and transactions which are standout features. Drawing upon a wealth of experience in private practice and during his tenure as a federal prosecutor, the ‘outstanding’ Christopher Harwood is very skilled at helping defendants extricate themselves from potentially reputationally ruinous financial/securities fraud cases often including criminal exposure. ’Master strategist’ Karen King is also recommended, as are vastly experienced litigators Elkan Abramowitz; Robert Anello and Edward Spiro.
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- 'Christopher Harwood is outstanding.'
- 'Karen King is a master strategist and leader; she put me at ease and executed with calm, expertise, and no theatrics. Everything she did was heavy on substance and confidence.'
- 'Very experienced practitioners, responsive, and thoughtful about the nuances and complexities of this practice.'
- 'Thomas McKay - creative, thoughtful solutions in sticky, thorny situations.'
Key clients
- Concord Management LLC and Michael Matlin
- Securities Fraud Appeal – John Won
- Michael Hild, former CEO of Live Well Financial
- Robert Alexander
Lawyers
Other key lawyers
Elkan Abramowitz; Robert Anello; Edward Spiro; Christopher Harwood; Brian Jacobs; Benjamin Fischer; Karen King; Thomas McKay