My job is to help people. I defend people accused of crimes like public corruption, health care fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, and a multitude of other state and federal crimes. I defend doctors, nurses, and health care businesses in audits and False Claims Act cases. I also help them avoid trouble before it starts, as well as assist when subpoenas and search warrants are served. I also advise Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering compliance officers how to maintain a reasonable and appropriate AML program.
I defend clients aggressively, conducting my own investigations instead of relying on the information provided by the government. The most effective defense is one based on all the available information, not just the minimal amount of evidence the law requires the prosecution to turn over to the person being prosecuted. I've tried jury trials in state and federal court, criminal and civil.
I've been behind the government's curtain. My connections and experience as a federal prosecutor give clients a distinct advantage and increases the chances of a positive outcome in their cases.
Practice areas
My State and local defense practice focuses on the areas of asset forfeiture and DUI. I also defend complex federal criminal cases, including federal asset forfeiture cases. Before entering private practice, I was a federal prosecutor for 10 years.
16 years, 300 cases
I handle Medicare & Medicaid audits, and civil and criminal False Claims Act matters, where whistleblowers bring claims alleging fraud against government health care payers.
16 years, 100 cases
I handle state and federal asset forfeiture matters, representing those who have had money and other property seized by law enforcement. I also represent third party claimants in criminal and civil forfeiture matters, such as banks and spouses.
16 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2017 | 05/28/2022 |
MS | Active | 2006 | 05/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 24 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Investigation of the Year | National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association | 2013 |
Inspector General's Integrity Award | Inspector General, United States Department of Health & Human Services | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Counsel | Watkins & Eager | 2016 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Mississippi College School Of Law | 2013 - Present |
Associate | Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca | 2006 - 2006 |
Assistant U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney's Office, Jackson, MS | 2006 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Texas | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2016 - Present |
Federal Bar Association (Mississippi chapter) | Member | 2016 - Present |
Rankin County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Capital Area Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit | Member | 2008 - Present |
Mississippi Bar | Member | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Clarion Ledger | MBN Targeting Medical Professionals | 2017 |
Freedombunker | Quoted in "Inside Mississippi's Asset Forfeiture Extortion Racket" | 2017 |
The ABA Health Lawyer | The United States Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General Expands its Exclusion Arsenal | 2017 |
Capital Area Bar Association Newsletter | Why Driving with Hidden Cash is (Probably) No Longer Money Laundering | 2016 |
Mississippi Business Journal | Badges, guns, subpoenas & search warrants: What to do? | 2016 |
Mississippi College Law Review | Special Projects Editor | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Mississippi College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Mississippi State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Asset Forfeiture Chiefs and Experts CLE | Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering | 2015 |
Victims of Financial Fraud CLE | Financial Fraud | 2013 |
Intro to Money Laundering CLE | Money Laundering | 2013 |
Intro to Financial Litigation for AUSA's CLE | Financial Litigation | 2013 |
Asset Forfeiture Chiefs and Experts CLE | Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering | 2013 |
Identity Theft CLE | Identity Theft | 2012 |
CLE | Asset Forfeiture | 2012 |
Advanced Money Laundering CLE | Money Laundering | 2012 |
Intro to Forfeiture for Support Staff CLE | Asset Forfeiture | 2011 |
Mississippi State University Health Care Forum | Health Care Fraud | 2010 |
IRS-CI Asset Forfeiture Training | Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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United States v. Cassandra Thomas, 3:08cr170DPJ-LRA | Conviction |
United States v. Pamela Hull and Jacqualine Crawley, 1:07cr125LG-RHW. | Conviction |
United States v. Allan Hearne, 3:08cr164DPJ-JCS | Conviction |
United States v. Theddis Pearson et al. 2:09cr43KS-MTP | Conviction |
United States v. Gregory Bernard Griffin, 3:13cr80DPJ-LRA | Conviction |
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Charles Irvin, Federal crime Attorney on Mar 29, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Scott is thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to interpreting federal law. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a true professional.
Matt Eichelberger, Federal crime Attorney on May 18, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a skilled attorney who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in criminal law. He is trustworthy, and a credit to our Bar.
Charles Irvin, Federal crime Attorney on Mar 29, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Scott is thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to interpreting federal law. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a true professional.
Matt Eichelberger, Federal crime Attorney on May 18, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Scott is a skilled attorney who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in criminal law. He is trustworthy, and a credit to our Bar.
Matthew Baldridge, White collar crime Attorney on May 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Scott for several years, and defended many cases that Scott prosecuted. He always proved to be a tough adversary who knew his cases inside and out. And, he was always straight forward and honest. Scott's clients will benefit from his work ethic, knowledge of the law, and experience as a federal prosecutor.
Martin Mills, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Scott Gilbert is a good attorney, who knows his way around the Court room. I am positive that he can handle any case or issue that his clients may have.
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