General Criminal Defense

Flannery | Georgalis has significant experience defending individuals charged with a variety of serious criminal offenses. As former prosecutors and defense attorneys, we have the unique experience of having been on both sides of a wide array of criminal matters. We have tried cases, both as prosecutors and defense attorneys, involving narcotics and weapons violations, bank robberies, large-scale racketeering and drug conspiracies, sexual assault, and even multiple murder trials. We understand the stress and toll that high stakes, serious criminal matters have on individuals and their families. We are uniquely experienced and equipped to help you in your time of greatest need.

Sealing And Expungement

Flannery | Georgalis has significant experience representing individuals with criminal records seeking to seal/expunge convictions and acquittals from their record. We understand that a criminal conviction can have a devastating impact on an individual’s employment opportunities, security clearances, professional licenses, and ability to travel internationally. We are routinely sought out by companies, on behalf of their employees, and law firms, on behalf of their clients, to assist them in clearing their criminal records to avoid collateral consequences.

We have successfully represented clients from around the country and the globe in Ohio-based sealing/expungement matters. Our clients include business professionals, lawyers, accountants, public officials, former armed service members, accountants, medical professionals, and students, to name a few.

Our Experience

Secured a full dismissal of a federal indictment of an individual charged with serious federal crimes and facing a mandatory minimum 30-year prison sentence if convicted

Successfully resolved the criminal prosecution of an international cannabis company’s employee with a dismissal of all criminal charges

Represented subject in an investigation involving making threats to a judge, resulting in no criminal charges against our client

Defended president of company charged with using company transportation equipment to facilitate drug distribution operation. After conducting exhaustive defense investigation, persuaded federal prosecutors to dismiss all drug related charges, to release seized corporate assets, and to resolve the matter with a substantially lesser immigration offense, which resulted in non-incarceration sentence

Represented a prominent businessman in sealing four separate alcohol-related offenses from his record, enabling him to keep his job

Successfully represented an attorney sealing a criminal conviction from his record, preventing the loss of a large client due to international travel concerns

Represented a municipal-level city official in sealing a criminal conviction and a Grand Jury No Bill from her record

Prevailed in sealing the conviction of a former armed services member and now IT professional

Represented an accountant in sealing convictions in both a Municipal Court and County Common Pleas Court

Defended individual employees in Department of Justice investigation into government contract fraud

Our Practice Areas

Military Justice Representation and Defense

Military law is a complex and daunting realm and navigating that system without the assistance of a trained military attorney can have devastating results. If you are a member of the United States Military and have been suspected of a crime or are subject to an...

Corporate Security and Organizational Protective Orders

The security risks for corporations have evolved over time and have become increasingly complex. Globalization has changed the structure and pace of corporate life in many ways, including the need to manage at a distance. Corporate accountability, and scrutiny, have...

Anti-Money Laundering And Financial Regulatory Compliance

Flannery | Georgalis, LLC has substantial experience addressing complex regulatory, enforcement, and internal investigative issues affecting financial institutions. Our team is special because it comprises a cross-disciplinary group of former federal prosecutors,...

International Litigation and Dispute Resolution

When parties conduct business in a global market, international commercial disputes often arise. In U.S.-based international litigation, these cases raise complex issues involving service of process under the Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and...

Critical Motions and Appeals

In every complex litigation—whether criminal or civil—there are make or break moments involving the written word: the must-win suppression motion, the motion to exclude a devastating expert witness, the motion to dismiss based on a novel legal theory, the motion for...

Business Litigation

Flannery | Georgalis represent clients in a wide of array of complex commercial litigation matters, especially including those involving allegations of serious or intentional misconduct, business fraud, professional liability, and significant employment disputes and...

Professional Licensure Defense

We understand the suspension or revocation of a professional license jeopardizes an individual and their family’s well-being. A suspension is disruptive and could irrevocably damage your practice. A revocation can be catastrophic to your livelihood. We have...

Healthcare Regulatory and Enforcement

With federal agency administrative rules, court decisions, and executive orders continuing to drive regulatory changes and enforcement trends, providers and participants in the healthcare industry need trusted counsel. Drawing upon years of government experience,...

False Claims Act and Qui Tam Actions

The False Claims Act (“FCA”), 31 U.S.C. §3729 et seq., imposes liability on individuals and entities who defraud governmental programs. The FCA, along with analogous state statutes, is generally viewed as the government’s most powerful anti-fraud tool, because it...

Dentist, Dental Practice, and DSO Representation

Flannery | Georgalis has significant experience representing dentists, dental practice groups, and dental service organizations (DSOs) in a variety of sensitive matters. The team of attorneys at Flannery | Georgalis is comprised of former federal and state...

White Collar Criminal Defense

Flannery | Georgalis has substantial experience defending companies and individuals in nearly every kind of white collar criminal or civil enforcement matter, including fraud, securities violations, SEC and FINRA enforcement proceedings, public corruption, and health...

SEC and FINRA Investigations and Enforcement

The Securities & Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is the primary regulator of the U.S. Securities markets. FINRA is a non-governmental organization that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets. Each year, securities regulators brings hundreds of civil...

National Security and Cyber Crimes

Matters involving national security are the U.S. Department of Justice’s highest profile and highest priority cases. Several of our former federal prosecutors and special agents were assigned to national security and cybercriminal units while in government service. We...

Economic Sanctions and Export Control

Customs and international trade law is a complex field of statutes and regulations that is frequently changing and violations can lead to detained, excluded, and seized shipments as well as severe civil and criminal penalties. The Trade Facilitation and Trade...

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), was enacted for the purpose of making it unlawful for certain persons and entities to make payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business. Since 1977, the anti-bribery provisions of...

Criminal and Civil Fraud Tax Controversy

At Flannery | Georgalis, our team of former federal prosecutors and former special agents are uniquely experienced to represent clients in a wide variety of criminal and civil tax controversies. Unlike any other firm, our tax controversy team consists of multiple...

Corporate Internal Investigations

Flannery | Georgalis has significant experience conducting internal investigations on behalf of public and private companies of all sizes. We understand that in corporate criminal and parallel civil matters, conducting a comprehensive internal investigation is...

Antitrust and Competition Law

Around the world, recent events have sparked renewed interest in antitrust and competition law and its role in keeping down prices and protecting consumers. In the United States, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have stepped up their scrutiny of...

Probate and Trust Litigation

Despite the best intentions, many times related parties struggle to find common ground during the challenging time of an estate plan execution. Private wealth disputes can be complex and emotional matters involving important legal and financial considerations. At...

Probate, Estate, and Trust Administration

At Flannery | Georgalis, our attorneys have extensive experience handling the administration of estates and trusts, both simple and complex. We know this can be a challenging and emotional time for everyone involved, and we work with our clients to make the process as...

Estate Planning

The process of developing an estate plan and navigating the laws that govern them are increasingly complex and challenging. It is critically important that the estate you have built for future generations of your family is protected. At Flannery | Georgalis, our Team...