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Board of Director Representation

At The Marsalese Law Group, our board of directors defense practice covers all areas of board representation from counseling the board on Sarbanes-Oxley Act issues to representation of board members in civil cases involving allegations of an array of provisions in the Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act") and related rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. We vigorously advocate and defend our clients during government investigations, in proceedings before federal and state courts, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory agencies.

As a result of recent legislation, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act among others, corporate officers are facing changing standards of criminal responsibility in the daily conduct of their business; this heightened responsibility of officers and directors has resulted in a tremendous increase in potential liability. The Marsalese Law Group assist its clients establish procedures to insure full compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and defend them when governmental agencies use the criminal laws to enforce compliance with regulatory laws.

The Marsalese Law Group has extensive experience in representing board members in matters, which may impose liability on directors, regardless of their status as inside or outside directors or their experience and expertise.

White-Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations

At The Marsalese Law Group, our white-collar crime and government investigations defense practice covers all areas of white-collar representation and civil cases involving allegations of criminal conduct. While we vigorously defend our clients during government investigations and at trial, we also counsel and advocate on their behalf in proceedings before federal and state courts, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory agencies.

At The Marsalese Law Group, we have significant experience in the areas of business, securities frauds, theft of trade secrets, bank fraud and forfeiture matters. Additionally, we conduct internal investigations for our individual and corporate clients, rooting out fraud and abuse and providing advice and counsel in helping design programs to prevent and detect fraud.

For information on our board of director practice and how The Marsalese Law Group can provide professional, effective, and efficient legal advice, contact us anytime at (248) 350-9370 or info@marsalese.com.