The firm's litigation practice focuses on the defense of complex criminal cases, generally involving tax and securities fraud, racketeering, and political corruption. Most of the firm’s work takes place at the federal level and we have handled literally hundreds of cases.

Although the firm's trial work focuses on the U.S. judicial system − having tried in excess of 100 jury trials to verdict − we provide critical support to affiliate attorneys worldwide in cases with cross-border implications.

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Our familiarity with the operational implications of business law enables us to successfully defend clients against charges of securities, tax, bankruptcy and/or labor fraud. The firm's knowledge of securities exchanges around the world and has safeguarded the careers of many financial service professionals. One of our more far-reaching securities cases involved more than 50 witnesses from several countries, providing European attorneys with critical applications of U.S. law and collaborating on the filing of briefs and affidavits in the Swiss court system. At the time, the Swiss case represented the largest securities fraud and money laundering prosecution in either Swiss or U.S. judicial history. A similar matter was adjudicated in Paris and another in Geneva.

Racketeering/Money Laundering

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The firm has represented defendants in scores of RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) cases, often involving major securities and tax investigations. Members of the firm have tried to verdict before a jury more than a dozen RICO cases. In addition, the firm has represented clients in numerous cases involving charges of money laundering in the U.S. and around the world.

Political Corruption

The firm has successfully defended the reputations of public servants against criminal charges.The political corruption/bribery trial of a former commissioner in the U.S. Virgin Islands required knowledge of intricate legal issues involving Federal Emergency Management Administration (“FEMA”) and the application of American federal law in the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Mr. Schoenbach also represented the co-lead defendant of seven-term Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti, who was charged in Italy with, and subsequently exonerated of, charges of criminal association and murder.