Table of Contents
Lowther | Walker’s New York white-collar defense lawyers focus exclusively on federal criminal cases and have more than 30 years of experience defending complex wire fraud, bank fraud, and tax fraud charges. We represent individual and corporate clients navigating complex federal grand jury subpoenas, SEC enforcement inquiries, and federal indictments across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the broader tri-state area
If you have received a target letter, an inquiry from federal prosecutors, or a visit from the authorities, book a free consultation with the experienced NY federal white-collar attorneys at Lowther | Walker. We can step between you and federal law enforcement to contain the damage, protect your assets, and dismantle the government’s case before charges are unsealed.
NYC Office Hours: 24/7.
No-obligation. Fully confidential.
Call Us Today: (404) 496-4052
Declined Medicare Fraud Prosecution When the government alleges $100 million in fraudulent Medicare reimbursements, the stakes are undeniably high. Recently, our firm successfully represented the former director of a national laboratory targeted by federal authorities […]
Fraud Charges Dismissed In US v. J.C., the DOJ targeted our client, a public official, for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain over $1 million in pandemic subsidies and loans. We dismantled […]
Investigation terminated; no prosecution. DOJ notified our client, the CEO of a major hospital network, that he was the target of a multi-million-dollar healthcare fraud investigation related to “Medicare upcoding” that the FBI and HHS-OIG […]
Investigation terminated; no prosecution. DOJ notified our client that she was the target of a multi-million-dollar public corruption, money-laundering, and tax-fraud investigation that the FBI and IRS-CI were conducting. The client’s former attorney had arranged […]
Declined Medicare Fraud Prosecution When the government alleges $100 million in fraudulent Medicare reimbursements, the stakes are undeniably high. Recently, our firm successfully represented the former director of a national laboratory targeted by federal authorities […]
Fraud Charges Dismissed In US v. J.C., the DOJ targeted our client, a public official, for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain over $1 million in pandemic subsidies and loans. We dismantled […]
Investigation terminated; no prosecution. DOJ notified our client, the CEO of a major hospital network, that he was the target of a multi-million-dollar healthcare fraud investigation related to “Medicare upcoding” that the FBI and HHS-OIG […]
Investigation terminated; no prosecution. DOJ notified our client that she was the target of a multi-million-dollar public corruption, money-laundering, and tax-fraud investigation that the FBI and IRS-CI were conducting. The client’s former attorney had arranged […]
Lowther | Walker provides aggressive pre-indictment and trial defense across the entire spectrum of federal financial and corporate crimes prosecuted in NYC:
The SDNY is widely considered the capital markets prosecutor for the United States. We defend hedge fund managers, institutional brokers, corporate officers, and crypto platform founders facing parallel criminal DOJ charges and civil SEC enforcement actions:
Federal prosecutors in New York routinely utilize broad wire fraud statutes as a catch-all for complex commercial disputes, real estate escrow transactions, and corporate financing arrangements. We dismantle wire fraud allegations by proving the lack of intent to defraud and demonstrating that disputed transactions were legitimate business practices.
New York’s high-stakes real estate market faces scrutiny from federal regulators. We represent developers, lenders, and mortgage brokers accused of inflating financial statements, loan application fraud, or bank fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1344.
With NYC serving as a global banking hub, federal agencies aggressively prosecute international capital transfers under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). We defend corporations and foreign nationals against trade-based money laundering, shell company allegations, and OFAC sanctions violations.
We represent high-net-worth individuals, corporate CFOs, and tax preparers targeted by the IRS-CI New York Field Office for offshore account non-disclosure (FBAR), tax shelter utilization, and corporate tax evasion.
Facing a federal white-collar probe in New York City is terrifying. Receiving a subpoena or target letter puts your reputation, career, and freedom at immediate risk. In this high-stakes environment, you need an aggressive defense team that intervenes early to control the narrative and protect your life’s work.
Partner Murdoch Walker, II, Esq. began his career in Manhattan at the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He served 16 months as a Trial Preparation Assistant before spending nearly three years as an Investigative Analyst in the Homicide Investigation Unit. Combined with his subsequent role as a DEA Task Force Officer, this deep local foundation gives the firm unique insight into how government cases are constructed.
Lowther | Walker focuses 100% exclusively on federal criminal defense, navigating the distinct procedural rules of New York’s federal venues. The firm frequently advocates in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and Eastern District of New York (EDNY). They understand the harsh federal sentencing guidelines and specific tactics used by specialized prosecutors handling complex financial and corporate crime cases.
The firm routinely defends clients against the DOJ, SEC, FBI, DEA, and IRS-CI. By embedding former special agents directly into their legal defense team, Lowther | Walker conducts confidential parallel investigations. This law enforcement insight enables them to anticipate agency strategies, uncover critical evidence, and aggressively negotiate during pre-indictment inquiries to dismantle cases before formal charges are unsealed.
Our attorneys evaluate the allegations, potential federal exposure, and investigative posture involving agencies such as the DOJ, FBI, SEC, or IRS-CI. In New York City, this includes assessing matters connected to SDNY and EDNY.
When possible, the defense begins before charges are filed. The firm analyzes target letters, grand jury subpoenas, search warrants, financial records, and investigative demands while developing an early defense strategy.
Lowther | Walker conducts a confidential parallel investigation, examining documents, communications, financial transactions, witnesses, and the government’s underlying theory. This is particularly important in complex wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, and conspiracy cases.
The team identifies weaknesses in the evidence, challenges legal theories, evaluates constitutional and procedural issues, and prepares for negotiations or litigation.
If an indictment is filed, Lowther | Walker prepares for every stage of the federal case, including pretrial motions, discovery, trial strategy, sentencing, asset forfeiture, and appeals. The goal is to protect clients’ freedom, assets, businesses, and professional reputations.
Signs may include federal agents contacting colleagues, a subpoena or target letter, unusual document requests, or questions about your financial transactions.
The seasoned federal defense lawyers at Lowther | Walker provide those accused in New York wire fraud cases with urgent responses to their questions. Contact our NYC office for clear answers and begin building a proactive defense strategy.
When a federal white-collar investigation threatens your career, business, or reputation, early action matters. Lowther | Walker represents clients facing allegations involving wire fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, tax offenses, money laundering, healthcare fraud, and other complex financial crimes. If federal agents have contacted you, you have received a subpoena or target letter, or you believe you are under investigation, call (404) 806-7997 for an immediate, confidential response.
No-obligation. Fully confidential.
Call Us Today: (404) 496-4052
The executive should take the contact seriously and avoid making substantive statements before speaking with defense counsel. Investigators may be seeking information, assessing cooperation, or gathering evidence against the executive or others involved in the business.
Potentially. Federal prosecutors may examine whether electronic communications were used as part of an alleged scheme to obtain money or property through materially false or fraudulent representations. The specific communications, intent, investor reliance, and surrounding business context can all become important.
The subpoena should be reviewed immediately by counsel experienced with securities enforcement and criminal investigations. SEC matters can involve referrals or parallel investigations by federal prosecutors, making early coordination especially important.
Yes. The same underlying billing practices or alleged misconduct can potentially lead to criminal, civil, and administrative consequences. A coordinated defense strategy may be necessary when multiple government agencies are involved.
It can create serious legal problems. Once a person or company has a duty to preserve relevant evidence, deleting records may expose individuals to allegations involving obstruction or destruction of evidence.
Federal jurisdiction and venue depend on the specific facts of the alleged offense. Communications, financial transactions, participants, victims, and other conduct occurring in different districts can all affect where a federal case may be investigated or prosecuted.
The answer depends on the person’s employer, licensing status, regulatory obligations, and the nature of the investigation. FINRA, the SEC, employers, and other regulatory bodies may impose separate requirements or restrictions.
Yes, pre-indictment advocacy can sometimes be an important stage of a federal white-collar matter. Counsel may present facts, legal arguments, mitigating information, or other materials to prosecutors while seeking to influence charging decisions.
Possibly, but approval alone does not automatically establish criminal conspiracy. Prosecutors generally must attempt to establish an agreement to participate in unlawful conduct, along with the required knowledge and intent.
Investigators may examine the source of funds, ownership structures, bank transfers, intermediaries, and communications surrounding the transaction. Depending on the allegations, the government may investigate potential money laundering and seek asset forfeiture.
High-value Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate transactions are prime targets for wire fraud investigations. This occurs in two ways: (1) Business Email Compromise (BEC), where hackers spoof realtor or attorney emails to divert escrow wire transfers; and (2) Material Misrepresentations, where developers, buyers, or brokers lie about appraisals, occupancy rates, or loan documents transmitted via email to secure financing.
