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U.S. News & World Report / Best Lawyers Recognizes the Firm and Its Lawyers

November 4, 2021 - U.S. News & World Report in conjunction with Best Lawyers has awarded Spertus, Landes & Umhofer, LLP places in its national and regional rankings.
Firm Wins Dismissal of All Charges From California Court of Appeal

In a published opinion by the California Court of Appeal, the Firm secured dismissal of all charges in a case touted by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office as the largest healthcare fraud case ever filed in the history of the state, alleging losses in excess of $135 million.
Favorable Sentence for Client Convicted of Tax Fraud

The Firm received a favorable sentence for our client, who was convicted of tax-related offenses before seeking our assistance in connection with his sentencing. Through rigorous written representation, the Firm convinced the sentencing judge to consider facts that were originally not taken into account by the Probation Office that rendered our client deserving of a sentence outside of the advisory guidelines.
Firm Obtains Post-Trial Acquittal for Client Wrongfully Accused in Federal Trial

The Firm successfully prevailed on a post-trial acquittal on two separate counts for our client, who suffered a wrongful jury conviction in a high-profile four-week federal trial involving allegations of export conspiracy and wire fraud, among other charges.
Ongoing Representation of Former CEO Implicated in International FIFA Bribery Scandal

The Firm currently represents the former CEO of a 21st Century Fox subsidiary against allegations vaguely linking him to a suspected plot to bribe soccer officials in order to obtain the rights to broadcast a South American soccer tournament.
Firm Prevails in Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases

In March 2020, the Firm prevailed at winning a full dismissal of a domestic violence restraining order filed against a client, and succeeded in securing a civil harassment temporary restraining order against the opposing party in the same case.
Firm Achieves Dismissal on Behalf of Real Estate Developer

The Firm represented a real estate developer and his entities in multiple cases against the State of California that alleged almost 50 total violations in building requirements.
Successful Representation of Students in the College Admissions Scandal

The Firm has successfully represented multiple students caught in the middle of the College Admissions scandal who are undergoing university-led investigations into whether they violated the Student Conduct Code.
Dismissal of All Claims for Client Accused of Civil Rico and Unfair Business Practices Claims

The Firm obtained a dismissal of all claims with prejudice for our client, an attorney facing widespread civil RICO and unfair business practices claims from in-market competitors, following multiple appeals.
Appellate Victory: United States v. Mirando

The Firm successfully argued in front of the Ninth Circuit of Appeals for the resentencing of our client, who was convicted of fifteen counts of healthcare fraud prior to seeking our representation.
Dismissal of Criminal Sexual Battery Charges Against Doctor

Obtained the dismissal of a sexual battery charge against a prominent doctor. A conviction on this charge would have caused our client to lose his medical license and register as a sex offender in the state of California.
Firm Defends Client Accused of Workers Compensation Fraud

The Firm successfully represented a client who was being investigated for workers compensation fraud by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor. The Firm conducted an extensive investigation and developed a detailed outline of the client’s robust defenses that was then presented to the prosecution, which ultimately decided to not bring any charges against the client.
Favorable Sentence for Ponzi Scheme Defendant

In United States v. Gillis, the Firm represented the lead defendant, Joel Gillis, who was charged with operating one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Southern California history.
Creating New Law Under Fourth Amendment Border Search Doctrine

Litigated a national issue of first impression involving the scope of the FBI’s ability to conduct a border search through the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
United States Ex Rel. Bloedow v. Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest

The Firm beat a $100 million qui tam case against Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. After convincing the federal government to close an investigation into Planned Parenthood, the Firm prevailed in federal court on a motion to dismiss the case.
John Mark, Petitioner v. Superior Court for County of Riverside

Represented Petitioner on appeal for Peremptory Writ of Mandate, which was GRANTED and Superior Court was compelled to dismiss multiple counts of criminal complaint in advance of trial.
United States Ex. Gonzalez v. Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California

In June 2012, United States District Judge A. Howard Matz tossed a lawsuit against the California affiliates of Planned Parenthood involving allegations that Planned Parenthood over-billed the government for contraceptives.
United States v. Daniel Ellsberg, Cindy Sheehan, Louis Vitale, Et Al.

Obtained the dismissal of all charges against prominent anti-war activists Daniel Ellsberg, Cindy Sheehan, Franciscan priest Louis Vitale, and 12 others charged with trespassing during a protest at Vandenberg Air Force Base after securing an order requiring the government to turn over military documents highly relevant to the defense of the case.
Trial Victory: United States v. Karen Montoya

Obtained the acquittal by jury on 23 fraud counts after three-week jury trial. The client was completely vindicated by the jury verdict.
Trial Victory: United States v. Alaa El Beialy

After trial, a federal jury acquitted our client on 11 counts charging fraud and structuring offenses.
Los Angeles Art Dealer Accused of Fraud

FBI investigators targeted a Los Angeles art dealer for selling a Pablo Picasso painting, “La Femme Au Chapeau Bleu,” to an art collector for $2 million.
Judge Dismisses $600M Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood.

In June 2012, U.S. District Judge A. Howard Matz tossed a huge lawsuit against the California affiliates of Planned Parenthood. The case involved allegations that Planned Parenthood overbilled the government for contraceptives.
Robert Rizzo’s Lawyer Says No Laws Were Broken in Bell Scandal

As Rizzo’s preliminary hearing on 54 corruption charges began Thursday, February 23, 2012, James Spertus told Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Henry J. Hall that the question was “whether the core facts constitute a violation of the penal code.
Fourteen Nuclear Missile Protesters Exonerated

In October 2012, secured the dismissal of all charges against prominent anti-war activists Daniel Ellsberg, Cindy Sheehan, Franciscan priest Louis Vitale, and 12 others charged with trespassing during a protest at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

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