Our Practices

White Collar Criminal Defense

Max Nicholas LLC represents individuals involved in every phase of a criminal investigation. We defend individuals who have been charged with a crime by the United States Department of Justice, the New York County District Attorney's Office, or another prosecutor's office. We also represent individuals who are subjects of a criminal investigation that is still ongoing, and we work to persuade prosecutors not to bring criminal charges against our clients. White collar criminal investigations and prosecutions are often complex and require strategic decision-making at every stage. We use our prior experience with the Government to evaluate the most effective step at every point of an investigation.

Securities Enforcement

Max Nicholas LLC defends individuals in investigations brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), and other regulators. Our goal is always to have a regulatory investigation conclude with no action being taken against our clients and no public allegations of wrongdoing being brought against them. However, in cases where an action is brought, we have substantial experience with both negotiating a favorable outcome and fighting the allegations in court. We are always prepared to proceed to trial, and that readiness is often the best way to achieve a favorable resolution.

Complex Civil Litigation

We represent individuals in a broad range of civil cases, involving those that involve complex financial issues, but also those that present other challenges. As in our securities enforcement matters, we stand ready from the outset of a civil case to fight the case in court all the way through trial, and look for opportunities at every phase of the proceedings to reach a resolution that is favorable to our clients.