New Hampshire Corporate Fraud Attorney
Practicing Internal Investigations
The attorneys in our corporate governance, internal investigations, and white collar criminal defense practice group have decades of experience investigating and litigating all aspects of corporate and white collar matters in federal and state courts, administrative enforcement actions, and arbitration tribunals. The firm has also conducted numerous internal investigations parallel to ongoing federal and state criminal investigations.
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. has represented individuals, companies, and corporate boards and committees across all industries, including health care, defense and financial institutions, in compliance and regulatory matters, shareholder class actions, and related civil and criminal litigation. We defend our clients in state and federal and state court in actions brought by state and federal regulatory agencies, including the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation, the Massachusetts Securities Divisions, and state banking and insurance departments. Our lawyers also represent companies and customers in arbitration tribunals, including the American Arbitration Association, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), and other self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”).
Lawyers with Experience
Attorney Lucy J. Karl represents officers and directors in corporate fraud matters and regularly conducts compliance and internal investigations for organizations of all sizes and industries. She also represents clients in state and federal investigations. Lucy represents clients before the SEC, the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation, as well as the state banking and insurance departments. Lucy is on the chairperson roster for FINRA. She also served as a court appointed receiver of a disgorgement fund of a failed investment firm and was responsible for evaluating and administering investor claims. Lucy has also been appointed lead class counsel in consumer class actions, including In re Colgate-Palmolive Softsoap Antibacterial Hand Soap Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, No. 12-md-2320-PB and In re Dial Complete Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL No. 11-md-2263-SM.
Attorney Steven M. Gordon regularly represents current and former officers and directors, including Presidents and Chief Financial Officers of various institutions, in federal grand jury investigations. Steve also represents in administrative proceedings brought by various state and federal regulators, including the SEC and the New Hampshire Banking Department and Bureau of Securities Regulation.
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Corporate & Business Law Attorneys
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William H. Shaheen
Senior Counsel
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Steven M. Gordon
Senior Counsel
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Sean T. O'Connell
Partner
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Brian M. Quirk
Partner
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Brittani Schanstine
Associate
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Karyn P. Forbes
Retired
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Christopher E. Ratté
Partner
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Kirsten J. Allen
Associate
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Lucy Karl
Of Counsel
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Jim N. Tamposi
Of Counsel
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Faith Park
Of Counsel
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James M. Callahan
Of Counsel

Our Clients Come First. Always.
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“I wish you had been on my side in 1996, my life would have turned out significantly different.”
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Real Results for Real People
When You Need to Win, We Won’t Stop Fighting-
Tortuous Interference $175,000
A commercial client sued parent company of competitor in a tortuous interference with contract case.
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International Arbitration – MARKS v. Presstek, 455 F.3d 7 $60,000
Secured significant victory for a publicly traded company after briefing and oral argument before the First Circuit, when the court affirmed the dismissal of the Plaintiff's demand for arbitration of an international contract dispute.
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New Hampshire Superior Court Settlement Reached
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Computer Fraud and Abuse Lawsuit Successfully Negotiated
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Corporate Embezzlement Case No Incarceration
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Suit Filed Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Successfully Negotiated
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United States v. Mealey, Cr. 07-80-02-SM Dismissed
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No Charges Filed in Federal Investigation Charges Dropped
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Client Charged with Tax Conspiracy. Reduced Sentence
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Department of Labor Case Dismissed


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