Atty. Frank Schall

Atty. Frank Schall

Frank Schall has been recognized by his peers and clients for his white-collar, internal investigations, and regulatory defense work and is a seasoned attorney with significant experience in a wide range of healthcare litigation, commercial litigation, and financial services matters. Having spent time working as a prosecutor and for a large financial institution overseas, Frank brings a breadth of experience and perspectives to his representation of individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.

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Profile Summary

About Frank Schall at a glance

Frank Schall is a criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and energy attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (Charlotte) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Frank Schall has been recognized by his peers and clients for his white-collar, internal investigations, and regulatory defense work and is a seasoned attorney with significant experience in a wide range of healthcare litigation, commercial litigation, and financial services matters
  • Having spent time working as a prosecutor and for a large financial institution overseas, Frank brings a breadth of experience and perspectives to his representation of individuals, small businesses, and large corporations
  • Frank has extensive experience conducting internal investigations for clients in the United States and abroad pertaining to a wide range of issues
  • He strives to develop creative solutions and strategic approaches when conducting internal investigations, responding to civil investigative and regulatory demands, developing and implementing response strategies, and negotiating and advocating on behalf of clients with the Department of Justice, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and various U.S
  • Attorney’s offices
  • Frank’s investigations practice includes defense of companies, responding to government agency and regulator inquiries relating to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, False Claims Act (FCA) violations, trading and benchmark manipulation, public corruption, various financial crimes, mortgage fraud, sales practice violations, and inquiries as a result of the release of the Panama Papers
  • In his white-collar practice, Frank defends individuals in state and federal criminal court trials and appeals, but also has extensive experience prosecuting cases while sworn in as a local district attorney
  • As a part of his practice, Frank also consults on merger and acquisition matters regarding FCPA and CFIUS related concerns
  • Frank also brings a breadth of international experience to his practice
  • While working at Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Asia Pacific Regulatory Inquiries Group in Hong Kong, Frank managed investigations and responded to government and regulator inquiries in countries across Asia, including China, Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand
  • In his practice at MVA, Frank has advised clients on government investigations and regulatory defense matters in Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Brazil, and is currently advising clients regarding ongoing allegations of public corruption in Brazil and allegations of market manipulation in South Africa
  • Whether assisting with responding to grand jury subpoenas, DOJ Civil Investigative Demands, or other criminal and regulatory inquiries and requests, Frank provides an insightful, but always practical, approach to each of his client’s matters
  • Frank’s clients range from individuals and local privately held companies to multi-national companies, including a NC-based commodities trading company, a NC-based steel recycling company, a national group purchasing organization, a wholesale medical services provider, a global electrical distributor, a national steel manufacturer, a national conglomerate of companies managing various industry portfolios, and Fortune 100 companies and financial institutions

Practice Areas Explained

Frank Schall's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank Schall handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frank Schall

Where is Frank Schall's law office located?
Frank Schall's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Moore & Van Allen PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank Schall handle?
Frank Schall focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Frank Schall go to law school?
Frank Schall earned their education at (J.D., 2009).
How can I contact Frank Schall for a consultation?
You can contact Frank Schall directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Frank Schall received?
Frank Schall's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (Charlotte); Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy).

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 2009

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (Charlotte)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- 2026

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