Atty. Adam S. Hoffinger
Adam Hoffinger's litigation and trial practice focuses on complex civil and white‑collar criminal matters, including securities, health care, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, export controls, money laundering, antitrust, and bankruptcy. He counsels corporations and individuals in compliance matters, internal investigations, and Congressional and regulatory matters.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Adam S. Hoffinger at a Glance
Adam S. Hoffinger is a criminal defense, white collar, and whistleblower attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1982) and Fordham University (—, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Adam S. Hoffinger
- Adam Hoffinger's litigation and trial practice focuses on complex civil and white‑collar criminal matters, including securities, health care, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, export controls, money laundering, antitrust, and bankruptcy
- He counsels corporations and individuals in compliance matters, internal investigations, and Congressional and regulatory matters
- He also represents corporations and individuals in high stakes civil litigation
- Mr. Hoffinger has defended numerous high-ranking executives and general counsel from some of the world's largest companies, as well as high-profile staff and members of the Senate, Congress, White House, and various government agencies, faced with federal and state criminal investigations and indictments
- Mr. Hoffinger is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has tried cases throughout the country
- He has been recognized in Chambers USA for his “immense talent as a trial lawyer” as well as in Legal 500 US (“an aggressive trial advocate”), The Best Lawyers in America, International Who’s Who of Business Crimes Defense Lawyers, Legal Times, Washingtonian Magazine, andWashington, D.C
- Super Lawyers
- Mr. Hoffinger has also been recognized as a “Life Sciences Star” in LMG Life Sciences 2012 and 2013
- Mr. Hoffinger was named in the National Law Journal's “Hot Defense List” for his jury trial victory on behalf of a former pharmaceutical executive in a criminal case charging conspiracy and violations of the federal Anti-Kickback statute
- From 1985 to 1990, Mr. Hoffinger served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
- He received the Director's Award for Superior Performance from the U.S
- Department of Justice in 1990
- Mr. Hoffinger is an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School and has been an instructor at Georgetown University Law Center's National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) since 1992
- He also serves on the Alumni Board of the Fordham University School of Law
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam S. Hoffinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Criminal Defense in Washington
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White Collar Crimes in Washington
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Whistleblower & Retaliation in Washington
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Adam S. Hoffinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Adam S. Hoffinger's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, and whistleblower.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Adam S. Hoffinger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and whistleblower, Adam S. Hoffinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Adam S. Hoffinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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