PRACTICE

White Collar Defense & Investigations

Overview

Our Pierson Ferdinand partners assist clients with responding to state and federal subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and inquiries from foreign governments.

Experience

Our white-collar defense attorneys represent companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, public officials, and individuals in government investigations of financial and securities fraud, bribery, corruption, healthcare fraud, cryptocurrency fraud, tax violations, export/import violations, government contracts fraud, and antitrust violations.

We also conduct internal investigations, assess the effectiveness of compliance controls, and assist clients with regulatory reviews and audits.

Practice Contacts

  • Nicole Hughes Waid

    Partner | Litigation
    Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations
    Tampa

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PierFerd is proud to join our Partners, employees, clients, and neighbors in celebration of Pride Month throughout June 2025. This month serves as an important opportunity to honor the LGBTQ+ community, acknowledge the struggles and triumphs of the fight for equal rights, and reaffirm our firm's unwavering commitment to inclusivity and belonging.