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Adam S. Hoffinger

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Washington D.C., (202) 887-6924
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Adam Hoffinger's litigation and trial practice focuses on complex civil and white‑collar criminal matters, including securities, health care, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, export controls, antitrust, money laundering, and RICO.  He counsels corporations and individuals in compliance matters, internal investigations, and Congressional and regulatory matters.  He also represents corporations and individuals in high stakes civil litigation.

Mr. Hoffinger has defended numerous high-ranking executives and general counsel from some of the world's largest companies, as well as high-profile staff and members of the Senate, Congress, White House, and various government agencies, faced with federal and state criminal investigations and indictments. 

Mr. Hoffinger is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has tried cases throughout the country.  He has been recognized in Chambers USA for his “immense talent as a trial lawyer” as well as in Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America, International Who’s Who of Business Crimes Defense Lawyers, Legal Times, Washingtonian Magazine, and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers.  Mr. Hoffinger has also been recognized as a “Life Sciences Star” in LMG Life Sciences 2012 and 2013.

Mr. Hoffinger was named in the National Law Journal's “Hot Defense List” for his jury trial victory on behalf of a former pharmaceutical executive in a criminal case charging conspiracy and violations of the federal Anti-Kickback statute.

From 1985 to 1990, Mr. Hoffinger served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.  He received the Director's Award for Superior Performance from the U.S. Department of Justice in 1990.

Mr. Hoffinger is an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School and has been an instructor at Georgetown University Law Center's National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) since 1992.  He also serves on the Alumni Board of the Fordham University School of Law.

Investigation of MF Global
Conducted investigation, on behalf of Trustee in bankruptcy, into collapse of global financial broker, once led by the former Governor of New Jersey and CEO of Goldman Sachs.
FCPA Investigation
Represent a senior executive of a global retailer in connection with an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other agencies into possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in Mexico, Brazil and elsewhere.
Healthcare Fraud Trial
Won complete jury defense victory on behalf of a former pharmaceutical sales executive in a criminal case charging conspiracy and violations of the federal Anti-Kickback statute. Following a two-week trial in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, in Boston (U.S. v. Bruens, et al.), a jury took less than three hours to fully exonerate our client who faced up to 15 years in prison.
Corporate Looting Investigation and Trials
Represented the former chairman and chief executive officer of Kansas public utility in DOJ and IRS investigations, related shareholder litigation and arbitration proceedings. Lead counsel on three-month trial that ended in a hung jury; second trial ended in conviction but was reversed on appeal, and subsequently dismissed.
Off Label Prosecution
Represent the president of a global biotech company in criminal proceedings related to "off-label" (not approved by FDA) promotion of prosthetic bone cement used in spinal surgery.
Good Manufacturing Practices Investigation
Represent a former senior executive of a Fortune 500 healthcare and pharmaceutical company in connection with investigation of company’s good manufacturing practices (“GMP”) and recall of children’s medication.
False Claims Act Litigation
Represent major pharmaceutical companies in False Claims Act ("qui tam") litigation concerning Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement violations, off-label promotion and other healthcare fraud related claims. Won complete dismissal of qui tam lawsuit on behalf of pharmaceutical company.
FCPA Investigation of Oil Services Industry
Represented the former president of a Fortune 500 oil services conglomerate in a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigation into improper payments to foreign governments.
Defense of Investment Bank Officer in SEC Investigation
Defended a former officer of an investment bank in Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations alleging failure to supervise a conflict of interest transaction involving a substantial referral fee. No government action was ultimately taken against our client, after multiple settlement offers from the SEC were turned down.
Investigation of Energy Company
Selected by court-appointed examiner to advise and assist with a federal court's investigation of a multi-billion-dollar energy company (SemCrude) and preparation of examiner's report following over $2 billion of trading losses and other irregularities.
Campaign Finance/Public Corruption Investigations
Represented various public officials and congressional and campaign staffers in campaign finance and public corruption investigations, including chief of staff to U.S. Senator; campaign finance director for U.S. Senate campaign; press secretary to the First Lady; campaign finance director for U.S. Senator; and communications director for Congressional Caucus. Also represent private donors and business lobbyists in campaign finance inquiries.
Antitrust Investigations
Represented a Fortune 100 Company in an international criminal antitrust investigation. Represented executive of global company in investigation of alleged international cartel activity.  
Export Controls
Represent companies and individuals in investigations of export control, trade and embargo violations.
Accounting Firms
Represent national accounting firms in connection with Grand Jury, SEC investigations and civil litigation.
Ruby Ridge
Represented a member of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team in civil and criminal proceedings stemming from the confrontation at Ruby Ridge, Idaho that resulted in the deaths of a U.S. Marshal and two civilians. All criminal charges against our client were dismissed.
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