Michael L Volkov

Michael L Volkov

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 43 years

White collar crime Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Government, Litigation

1875 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

White Collar Crime 50%

With nearly 30 years experience in Washington, D.C., I have a unique background: 17 years as a federal prosecutor in the US Attorneys Office for Washington D.C, where I had over 75 jury trials, involving complex criminal case in federal court; 5 years as Chief Counsel on Senate Judiciary Committee and House Judiciary Committee; and 1 year as Justice Department political appointee. I have extensive contacts at the Justice Department, on Capitol Hill, and in the Administration.

41 years | 100 cases

50%
Government 25%

Given my experience in Washington, D.C., I assist clients with Congressional relations and before fedral agencies on enforcement matters, business development, and legislative solutions.

41 years

25%
Litigation 25%

I have extensive litigation experience -- criminal and civil. I have tried over 75 jury trials, some lasting as long as 9 months in federal court. I have handled complex cases and will fight effectively in the courtroom for your interests.

41 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 650-725 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 43 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1982

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2013

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael L Volkov

1875 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20006

Dickinson Wright PLLC

1875 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20006-5420

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Posted by Juan | March 01, 2015 | Business

Mike saved me and my company

About 100 armed government agents descended on our several locations early one morning with search warrants in hand. They later claimed to have found enough to shut down the company and put the officers in jail. Over the course of the next year, Mike was there for us whenever needed in phone confer...ences and in person. He stayed in very close contact with the government and was able to head-off many undesirable outcomes during the year. For us, this was among Mike's most valuable assets-knowing who to contact on the government side and making the most of those contacts. He got our side fully prepared for various court appearances and was almost solely responsible for a much more favorable outcome than anyone had predicted. We have dealt with other law firms, and in our opinion Mike is and his team are at the very top of their profession. Mike has absolutely cracked the code on how to get the very best possible deal that could ever be obtained from the government, so the company's officers still have their freedom and the company is still in business. Mike has an incredible breadth and depth of experience on both sides of the law and uses it to its full extent to get the best outcome for his client.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1998

Director's Award, US Department of Justice

Work Experience

2008 - 2008

Deputy Assistant Attorney General, United States Dept. of Justice

2005 - 2008

Chief Counsel, House Judiciary Committee

2002 - 2005

Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee

1988 - 2002

Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney's Office for District of Columbia

1984 - 1988

Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division

Associations

1982 - Present

D.C. Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pharmaceutical Internal Investigation

Avoided criminal prosecution

FCPA Sting Prosecution

Awaiting Sentencing

Criminal Antitrust

Obtained Immunity

Private DNA Testing

Successful Lobbying Campaign

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Education

1982

Georgetown University Law Center

Juris Doctor

1979

University of Pennsylvania

B.A., B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2010

US Sentencing Commission Session

Alternatives to Incarceration

Publications

2010

Center for Administration of Justice - NYU Law School Prosecutorial Misconduct

Languages

English

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