Atty. A. John Pappalardo
A. John Pappalardo focuses his international practice on federal white collar criminal defense, representing corporations and individuals in federal and international investigations.
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A. John Pappalardo is a Shareholder; Boston Chair; Co-Chair, Global White Collar Criminal Defense Practice based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, white collar, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. Co (1974). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1974) and Bowdoin College (B.A. Government, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Boston Bar Association •Member, Massachusetts Bar Association •Past Director, Bowdoin Club of Boston •Adjunct Professor, Harvard University Law School, Advanced Topics in Criminal Law, 1990-2002. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A. John Pappalardo focuses his international practice on federal white collar criminal defense, representing corporations and individuals in federal and international investigations
- With 45 years of litigation experience, he represents clients in matters relating to FCPA issues, SEC investigations, fraud, banking investigations including money laundering, insider trading, RICO, global anticorruption, and other white collar crimes
- John’s clients include numerous corporations and businesses, attorneys, U.S
- Congressmen, medical doctors, members of the federal judiciary, and three former or current foreign heads of state
- John has conducted many significant representations, including the landmark case in which he represented former YUKOS Oil Company CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was on trial for fraud and tax evasion
- He currently represents and has represented Fortune 500 companies in connection with their business dealings on five continents
- Additionally, John represents companies and their boards of directors, including structuring and conducting internal investigations, developing compliance guidelines, and implementing compliance programs
- Prior to joining the firm, John was the U.S
- Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and a Commissioner of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission
- Concentrations •White collar criminal defense •Foreign Corrupt Practices Act •Anti-money laundering •Internal investigations •Securities fraud •Health care fraud and abuse •Public corruption •Campaign finance •Financial institution fraud •Medical ethics •Commercial bribery •Defense procurement fraud •Bankruptcy fraud •Computer fraud •Criminal tax •Regulatory matters Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Honoree, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 'Hall of Fame,' 2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Securities, 2006-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2004-2024 •'Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts,' 2004-2005 •Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Criminal Defense White Collar,' 2022-2024 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2016-2019 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Awarded, 'Best of Class,' The Best of the U.S
- LLC, 2007 •Listed, Who's Who in America •Received, 'Law & Justice' Award, Massachusetts Sons of Italy •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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