State attorneys general are front line business regulators with a nationwide reach. They have the resources and the authority to dramatically change how a company conducts business. This is true whether the AGs are acting alone or as part of multi-state investigations; exercising concurrent jurisdiction under federal law; or enforcing the broad contours of state false claims, unfair trade practices, civil rights or wage and hour laws. Foley Hoag’s lawyers have the experience, the insight and the skill to guide your business through the considerable challenges of an AG investigation or enforcement action.
As a leading law firm with offices in Boston, New York, Paris and Washington D.C., Foley Hoag offers your business an exceptional team. Our lawyers once prosecuted state enforcement actions. They know firsthand how the AG and her line assistants approach investigations. Our legal team includes the first female Attorney General of Massachusetts, a former first assistant attorney general, a former deputy attorney general, a former chief of the business and labor bureau, a former deputy chief of the criminal bureau, and four partners who served as assistant United States attorneys.
Foley Hoag will work closely with you to develop and implement winning strategies to achieve your objectives and successfully resolve the investigation. And if there is no reasonable alternative but to litigate, our lawyers, including American College of Trial Lawyers fellows, have a record of substantial courtroom success. Whatever the path, we will fight to protect the reputation of your business and neutralize any adverse public relations implications arising from the AG action.
We have successfully handled AG investigations across a number of specific areas, including:
