Robert G Marasco

As a former federal prosecutor, Robert brings a unique perspective to his representation of clients. His experience allows him to mitigate the negative impact government regulations and investigations have on the businesses and lives of his clients.

Robert is the leader of Procopio's Health Care practice group. He aids clients in a wide spectrum of business situations. In the civil context, he acts as an outside general counsel to a variety of businesses advising on various legal and business matters, and also leads the strategic litigation needs of these businesses. In the health care context, Robert advises clients, including independent physician associations, foundation-based physician groups, and other medical practices on health care compliance and fraud and abuse, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, and defends clients against OIG health care audits and False Claims Act matters and governmental investigations. He also advises on compliance with health care privacy laws such as HIPAA and the California CMIA, investigates data privacy compliance, and responds to data breaches. Additionally, Robert has extensive experience representing hospital medical staffs in disciplinary proceedings and is authorized by the CA Society for Healthcare Attorneys to serve as a hearing officer for such matters.

He utilizes his experience as a former federal prosecutor to effectively and efficiently defend corporate clients and individuals, in all contexts, who are working through complex internal or government investigations, responding to grand jury and administrative subpoenas, investigative demands, or facing criminal prosecution. This includes assisting clients with all aspects of litigation in matters involving the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. attorney’s offices, SEC, FINRA, FinCEN, OFAC, and state attorney general offices. He handles matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-bribery provisions, money laundering, mail fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, and False Claims Act (qui tam/whistleblower) actions related to government contractors.

Additionally, Robert successfully has assisted corporations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals who have been victims of fraud recoup their losses.