Most people charged with a “white collar” crime have very little experience in the criminal justice system. If you discover that you are the target of a white collar crime investigation, you may be overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. You may fear for the security of your business, your job and your assets. Retaining an experienced white collar crime defense attorney early in the process is imperative to a successful defense.

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Florida State and Federal White Collar Crime Defense Experience and Philosophy

Bjorn Brunvand – a Florida Board Certified Criminal Attorney and nationally certified Criminal Trial Lawyer – has defended businesspeople in criminal cases filed in Tampa, Clearwater and surrounding cities for over 20 years. Our extensive experience and skill in defending those charged with financial and other commerce-related crimes provides our clients with comfort and security in an uneasy time. We can guide you through the state or federal criminal justice system with a combination of skill, experience, tenacity and understanding.

Our clients often have advance notice that they are being investigated, allowing us to become involved very early in a case. When retained early enough, our firm has the experience, knowledge and skill to help clients, in many cases, avoid or mitigate white collar charges by negotiating with law enforcement and prosecutors. Early intervention by experienced local white collar crime defense attorneys can reduce your exposure both in terms of penalty and reputation.

What Types of White Collar Cases Does Your Firm Handle?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys limit their practice to state courts. We have a wealth of experience defending federal criminal cases, where most significant white collar criminal cases are prosecuted. The Law Offices of Bjorn Brunvand defends clients against all types of white collar and other business-related charges, in state and federal court. These charges include:

• Government Fraud Defense: Including cases involving defense contracting, medicare, Medicaid and other areas of Government Fraud.
• Mortgage fraud
• Bank fraud
• Securities fraud
• Mail fraud and wire fraud
• Insurance fraud
• Health Care Fraud
• Money Laundering and Racketeering (RICO)
• Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud
• Tax Fraud
• Campaign Finance/Election Violations
• Embezzlement
• Counterfeit Goods
• Counterfeit Currency
• Public Corruption
• Perjury or Obstruction of Justice

A reputable, experienced white collar defense attorney must know not only the law but also must be able to understand and communicate the sophisticated business issues at play. With over 20 years of experience defending Tampa white collar cases, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Bjorn Brunvand have the background which enables us to understand and communicate those complex matters.

I Haven’t Been Charged with a White Collar Crime Yet. When Do I Need to Hire a Defense Attorney?

Because many white collar crimes involve intensive investigations and grand jury activity, people often notice that charges are looming on the horizon. If you hire an experienced local white collar crime defense attorney, there is then an opportunity to begin discussions with the prosecution before an indictment is handed down.

We also regularly advise individuals subpoenaed to appear as witnesses before a grand jury or at trial.

Early intervention can reduce or eliminate the negative impact charges might have to your public reputation or that of your business. We can efficiently manage (and often minimize) media attention to your case by handling it quietly pre-indictment.

If charges cannot be avoided or mitigated, the early hiring of a skilled and experience criminal trial attorney will also provide a tremendous benefit in trial preparation. Defense investigators and expert witnesses can delve into the case at the beginning, helping the attorney develop a winning strategy.

Rest assured that no strategic decisions will be made without your knowledge and consent. The Law Offices of Bjorn Brunvand communicate frankly with our clients about the realities of their cases and the court system in the Tampa Bay area. We are in regular contact with the client so that lawyer and client can work as a team in the defense of the charges.

Contact Us Immediately

If you have been charged with a white collar or business related crime in Tampa or any surrounding area, don’t put off contacting a qualified, experienced local white collar defense attorney. We would be pleased to discuss your case further in either our Clearwater or Tampa office.

Call now at 727-446-7505 or complete the ‘Contact Us Now’ form on the left side of this page to arrange for an appointment for a complimentary initial consultation.