Atty. David G. Barger
David G. Barger focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, government investigations, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, corporate compliance, including FCPA compliance, criminal and civil tax and FBAR matters, and complex commercial litigation.
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David G. Barger is a Shareholder based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on copyright, personal injury, white collar, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1981), Virginia (1982), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourt (2000). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Maryland, College Park (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David G. Barger focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, government investigations, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, corporate compliance, including FCPA compliance, criminal and civil tax and FBAR matters, and complex commercial litigation
- His practice includes representing companies and individuals in civil and criminal government investigations often involving government contract issues
- and handling complex civil litigation and trials, in both state and federal courts in such areas as commercial transactions, construction, government contracts, employment and real estate
- Mr. Barger is head of the Northern Virginia Litigation Practice
- His representation has included corporations, corporate executives and professionals such as attorneys, accountants and physicians in fields such as environmental matters, FCPA matters, health care, criminal tax, public official investigations, copyright and trademark, securities and SEC matters, appellate representations, government contracts, and immigration
- He has over 35 years of experience as a trial attorney in complex litigation and has tried well over 100 cases
- Mr. Barger was a federal prosecutor in the EDVA Fraud Section and the Department of Justice for approximately 16 years
- He was lead counsel in hundreds of cases involving complex fraud issues
- While working as an assistant U.S. attorney, he handled fraud investigations and prosecutions throughout the district, including Alexandria, Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia
- He also served as the coordinator for the Environmental Crimes Task Force for the district and the ethics officer and professional responsibility officer
- From February 1998 to September 1999, he was detailed to the Office of the Independent Counsel, the Honorable Kenneth W. Starr, where he supervised the Alexandria Office from July 1998 to September 1999 and handled certain high profile investigations and prosecutions
- Mr. Barger was the lead prosecutor and supervisor of the investigative and trial team in the criminal tax prosecution of United States v
- Webster L. Hubbell, et al
- From 1984 to 1989, Mr. Barger was a trial attorney for the Department of Justice, Tax Division, Criminal Tax Section where he investigated and tried numerous criminal tax cases throughout the U.S
- From 1981 to 1984 he was an assistant professor of political science and law at James Madison University
- He is an adjunct faculty member of Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law and has taught criminal trial procedure since 1998
- Concentrations •Litigation •Government contracts litigation •Complex Business Litigation •Government & White Collar Investigations •Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, prosecutions, and compliance •Tax Controversy •Worksite Enforcement & Immigration Compliance •Environmental Law & Climate Change •Hospitals & Long Term Care •Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities/Other Residential Care Providers •Physician Groups and Medical Staffs •Construction •Unfair Business Practices Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Criminal Defense: White-Collar, 2008-2026 •Commercial Litigation, 2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Virginia Super Lawyers, 2007-2024 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C
- Super Lawyers, 2008-2022 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, “Cross Border Special Situation M&A Deal (Small-Mid Markets)” for the Chapter 11 reorganization and asset sale of Premier Exhibitions, 2019 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Listed, Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2025 •Listed, National Law Journal, Top 100 Verdicts in 2015 - Lead Counsel for Lord & Taylor, LLC •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation, 2009-2014 •Listed, Virginia Business magazine, 'Legal Elite' •Recipient, Numerous awards while with the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office, EDVA •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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David G. Barger is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Virginia →
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.
David G. Barger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
David G. Barger is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David G. Barger is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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