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Robert Y. Altchiler is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of Robert Y. Altchiler, now ALTCHILER LLC, which began as a criminal defense boutique, specializing in defending white collar criminal investigation and prosecutions, and in conducting internal corporate investigations. In 1988, Robert started his career as an attorney as a prosecutor in New York City, where he prosecuted a wide array of cases and investigations. In addition to trying several dozen serious cases, ranging from murder to fraud to narcotics violations, he also ran wiretap and grand jury investigations involving money laundering, other financial crimes and a plot to assassinate a prominent NYC judge. Robert has been an adjunct law professor at Pace Law School for over ten years, where he teaches trial advocacy, a course designed to teach law students how to be trial lawyers. He has also been a featured participant and lecturer at Cardozo Law School’s acclaimed Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, in New York City, as well as a television legal commentator for about fifteen years.

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We devote this part of our practice primarily to federal criminal cases, focusing on white collar matters, such as securities fraud, mortgage fraud, tax fraud, and money laundering cases. We also handle select cases involving many other allegations, including racketeering (“RICO”), narcotics related offenses, as well as others relating to violence. Additionally, in New York State courts, we handle a wide array of criminal cases, ranging from union corruption cases to murder cases. We handle cases for individual and institutional clients at all levels of the federal and state courts. We also handle internal corporate investigations and private prosecutions, and provide other confidential legal counseling, frequently in highly sensitive contexts. ALTCHILER LLC’s approach to these areas of practice is simple: maximize the result and benefit for the client and minimize the publicity.

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As noted above, we began as a litigation firm, specializing in defending criminal investigations and prosecutions, predominantly in the white collar area. As a result of the relationships we developed with clients, they began to ask us to help them make decisions in other areas of practice. As a result we began to expand our practice areas to the point where now, in addition to our litigation, we handle matters related to entertainment and media, tax, business, international law, complex commercial matters and more. We have developed close working ties and associations with many extraordinary attorneys, accountants, investigators, and other professionals, with whom we work on a regular basis. Our only criteria for bringing in any such professional is that he or she must be exceptional and reliable, because to us, the client's cause, no matter what, is all that matters.

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As a result of our relationships throughout the world, spanning numerous fields, we offer a non-legal business counseling services, called the XLX Service. The goal of XLX is to help individuals accomplish their business and career goals, by finding effective solutions to common and unique obstacles. Those business goals may include, but are certainly not limited to: achieving success in entertainment and publishing; navigating the complex world of corporate governance; developing business and security models that maximize profit and protection for companies, as well as numerous other targeted results. The goal of the XLX service is to “make great things happen” for the client.

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Investigations

We conduct internal investigations for corporations and individuals, under a wide variety of circumstances. Sometimes the business client has received a grand jury subpoena for documents or testimony concerning its internal workings and we are brought in to ascertain the company’s exposure. Sometimes an employee has alerted the company officers of alleged improprieties taking place at the company and we are brought in to investigate the individuals allegedly involved and, if warranted, bring the results of the investigation to a federal or state authority for prosecution. Other times we are hired by an individual who is being victimized by another person or an entity and the individual desires to have the offending conduct terminated without the publicity that would be generated by referring the matter to federal, state, or local law enforcement. The firm prides itself on providing aggressive, creative, exceptional representation in all white collar investigations and prosecutions

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International

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We recently expanded our practice and associations as a result of our desire to serve our clients whose interests transcend America's boundaries. As a result, our firm now has a European presence in the form of a strategic alliance with CMLG, the Cornwall Media Law Group within Cornwall Street Chambers, a preeminent chambers in Birmingham, UK. CMLG is a prominent entertainment and media law practice in Birmingham, which represents a diverse clientele, many of whom have extensive business and legal matters in America. We have agreed to work with CMLG in representing their clients' interests in America, no matter the clients' needs. At the same time, CMLG has agreed to work to help our clients advance their interests in the UK and Europe. It is our joint goal to advance our clients' interests, whether in the UK, Europe or the United States. Bruce Drummond and Nick Tarbitt of CMLG, as well as the rest of CMLG, share our commitment to excellence and to client-first representation. We are confident this added association will serve our clients well for years to come.

CMLG was voted the top media law firm in the UK in 2012.

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ALTCHILER LLC IS A LAW FIRM FOCUSED ON SOLVING ITS CLIENTS PROBLEMS, NO MATTER WHERE, WHEN OR HOW THOSE PROBLEMS ARISE. ORIGINALLY A CRIMINAL DEFENSE BOUTIQUE CREATED BY ROBERT Y ALTCHILER, THE PRACTICE HAS EXPANDED IN THE PAST DECADE TO ENCOMPASS ADDITIONAL PRACTICE AREAS, INCLUDING BUSINESS LAW AND CONSULTING, CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS, TAX, ENTERTAINMENT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OTHER AREAS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH CAREFULLY SELECTED, ACCOMPLISHED ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND EXPERTS IN THESE AREAS, TO ENSURE THAT OURS CLIENTS NEEDS ARE HANDLED BY ABLE SPECIALISTS, NO MATTER THE FIELD. OUR MODEL IS BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT WE CAN UTILIZE ACCOMPLISHED, TALENTED, RELIABLE PROFESSIONALS TO HELP OUR CLIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS BY CONSULTING WITH SPECIALISTS WITH WHOM WE HAVE DEVELOPED CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS OVER THE LAST TWO DECADES OR SO. WE ONLY WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE ABLE, RELIABLE, AND WHO SHARE OUR CLIENT FIRST APPROACH TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW. BY THIS MODEL, THESE PROFESSIONALS ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO NOT ONLY THE CLIENT, BUT TO US AS WELL. TWO SUCH ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONALS WITH WHOM WE WORK ON A CONTINUAL BASIS ARE JAMES NEUMAN HELAINE BRICK CABOT

Representative Cases

Representative Cases

Represented an individual accused of stealing several hundred thousand dollars from a major bank, while working as a sub contractor for the bank. Investigation terminated without charges and without cooperation. Represented a federal corrections officer in a high profile case accused of conspiracy and civil rights violations for allegedly participating in a violent attack on an inmate and a cover up of the attack. Without cooperation, obtained a below guidelines sentence on a favorable charge. Represented celebrity singer arrested with his manager, producer and another member of his entourage after the four were arrested and charged with illegally possessing a loaded semi-automatic gun with cop killer bullets in it. Charges against three of the individuals were dismissed and the fourth individual pled guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge and a non-jail, non-probation sentence. Represented a stock broker in a high profile federal securities fraud case. Without cooperation, obtained a below guidelines, non-jail sentence.

Represented law firm under investigation by four separate law enforcement agencies for closing several dozen real estate deals in which HUD-1s were inaccurately completed and in which straw buyers were used by parties to illegally gain access to a favorable loan program intended for use by not-for-profit organizations. Investigation of the firm terminated without charges. Represented an individual who gained access to unreleased Apple operating system and allegedly disseminated the software over the internet. United States Department of Justice and FBI obtain a confession and client begins cooperating, before represented by this firm, but shortly thereafter refuses to help the authorities without having generated any meaningful information. Investigation terminated without any charges. Represented an individual, who, having already been sentenced to a prison term for tax fraud (prior to the firms representation, fled to Bangladesh instead for surrendering to serve his prison term. Individual was arrested overseas and returned to the U.S. to serve his sentence and to face a federal prosecution for fleeing. Obtained a below guidelines sentence in the new case.

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Grimes & Battersby, LLC

Altchiler LLC is counsel to Grimes & Battersby, LLC. In that role we work to help G&B in their anti counterfeiting enforcement, IP enforcement, corporate investigations, and other white collar related areas. Established in 1980, Grimes & Battersby, LLC has become one of the leading intellectual property law firms in the world. Its attorneys regularly participate in the negotiation and drafting of transactional matters in a wide range of commercial fields for an equally diverse group of clients. Grimes & Battersby attorneys have been involved in major litigations in the patent, trademark and licensing areas, all with excellent results for their clients. Grimes & Battersby members are world renowned as a result of their publishing and speaking efforts. Over the years, firm members have authored more than twenty five books on subjects involving intellectual property and licensing matters, including: Drafting Internet Agreements; The Law of Merchandise & Character Licensing; License Agreements: Forms and Checklists; The Licensing Law Handbook; Patent Disputes: Litigation Forms and Analysis; Trademark and Copyright Disputes: Forms and Analysis; The Licensing Deskbook; Licensing Update; Licensing Royalty Rates; A Primer on Technology Licensing; The Toy & Game Inventor's Guide, and Multimedia and Technology Licensing Agreements: Forms and Commentary. Firm members have also written hundreds of articles on the intellectual property and licensing law subjects, have appeared as legal experts and commentators on television shows and have served as committee chairs, officers, and on boards of directors of some of the major bar associations.

Experts and Specialists

WE HAVE WORKED WITH EXPERTS AND SPECIALISTS IN

MEDIA, PRINT AND BROADCAST JOURNALISM SECURITIES LAW TAX/ ACCOUNTING LABOR LAW/ CIVIL LITIGATION REAL ESTATE TELECOMUNICATIONS INSURANCE SUBROGATION BANKRUPTCY FAMILY COURT ADVERTISING TELEVISION COMMERCIALS CORPORATE UPSTATE LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPORT EXPORT LABOR AND UNION ISSUES NYC AND NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MEDICAID/ MEDICARE ISSUES CONSTITUTIONAL LAW JURY CONSULTING-MOCK JURIES INTERNET MARKETING/VIRAL MARKETING COMPUTER CLOTHING/ RAP HIP H INTERNATIONAL MARITIME INTERNET ENTERTAINMENT INTERNET ADVERTISING FLORIDA CORPORATE AND REAL ESTATE LAW AMONG MANY OTHERS.

ENTERTAINMENT CONTRACTS BUSINESS LAW GLOBAL SECURITY ISSUES, ASSET PROTECTION MATTERS, PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS, INTL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPELLATE BUSINESS TURNAROUNDS REAL ESTATE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT PATENT PROSECUTION FIRST PARTY PLAINTIFFS INSURANCE COVERAGE LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATION CLASS ACTION LITIGATION INTL CONSTRUCTION LAW GLOBAL SECURITY ISSUES, ASSET PROTECTION MATTERS PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS INTL LAW ENFORCEMENT NYPD MATTERS COMPLEX LITIGATION MATRIMONIAL IMMIGRATION

Links and Resources

Links & Resources

Links & Resources

Federal Sentencing Reporter

Vera Institute's State Sentencing and Corrections Program

United States Sentencing Commission

State Sentencing Commissions

Death Penalty Information Center

The Sentencing Project

Families Against Mandatory Minimums

Justice Policy Institute

Justice Strategies Justice Research and Statistics Association

Additional Resources on Sentencing Law

2004 Sentencing Highlights

2005 Sentencing Highlights covering January - June

2005 Sentencing Highlights covering July - December

Criminal Law Blogs

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Crime and Consequences

Grits for Breakfast

Corrections Sentencing

Crime & Federalism

White Collar Crime Prof

Ninth Circuit Blog

The Real Cost of Prisons

Think Outside the Cage

Booker Pages

Recent FSR Articles

USSC Booker Page

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Office of Defender Services

Booker Fix Debate

Yale Pocket Part on Reasonableness

Claiborne/Rita Briefs

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Appellate Law & Practice

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Decision of the Day

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The Volokh Conspiracy

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Empirical Legal Studies

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