Atty. Eric P. Christofferson
Eric Christofferson is an experienced trial, litigation, and investigations lawyer in DLA Piper's Boston Office and is a member of the firm's white collar group. Immediately prior to joining DLA Piper, Eric served as an Assistant U.S.
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Eric P. Christofferson is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at DLA Piper. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric Christofferson is an experienced trial, litigation, and investigations lawyer in DLA Piper's Boston Office and is a member of the firm's white collar group
- Immediately prior to joining DLA Piper, Eric served as an Assistant U.S
- Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, leading an array of white collar criminal investigations, trials, and appeals
- Eric, whose practice focuses on the life-sciences, healthcare, and financial services sectors, represents corporations and individuals in government investigations, internal investigations, criminal and regulatory proceedings, and civil litigation
- He has advised life-sciences clients in matters implicating the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, as well as a variety of other statutes and regulations, involving issues such as clinical research, manufacturing, product promotion, and charitable donations, among others
- Eric has also advised clients in matters implicating the securities laws
- Eric has negotiated resolutions with the Department of Justice, state attorneys general, and other enforcement entities, and he has advised management and boards of directors concerning both external and internal investigations
- Eric is also an experienced courtroom lawyer who has tried over fifteen criminal and civil jury trials during his career
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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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