The first phase of an investigation can determine its outcome. Initial responses can either contain the inquiry or inadvertently expand its scope. Proper document preservation becomes essential but requires a sophisticated understanding of your industry operations to identify relevant materials—particularly regarding electronic communications, metadata, and audit trails.

Evergreen Attorneys knows that the ultimate goal of every client is to avoid a federal criminal charge being filed. That is why you need a team with deep experience in your corner from day one in of the investigation process.

Proactive legal intervention can often presents opportunities to resolve investigations before charges are filed. Defense counsel with industry-specific experience can identify weaknesses in the government’s theory and leverage them during early negotiations.