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REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Robert S. Silverblatt

DOJ Investigations and Litigation

Represented a global public company in criminal investigation by DOJ involving alleged violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Represented an international aviation industry service provider in False Claims Act investigation conducted by DOJ.
Represented a former financial company CEO in wire fraud case brought by DOJ.
Represented public company CEO in grand jury testimony in investigation by DOJ's Environment and Natural Resources Division.

Congressional Investigations

Represented an online platform in matters before multiple House and Senate committees.
Represented a public affairs company in the House Natural Resources Committee inquiry into energy industry public relations campaigns.
Represented a nonprofit foundation in Senate Commerce Committee and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability inquiries related to energy policy advocacy.
Represented a retirement system in an ESG investing inquiry by House Judiciary Committee.

Tax Controversies

Obtained full IRS concession in Tax Court litigation on behalf of partners of mortgage business in dispute over deductibility of settlement with DOJ.
Represented an engineering firm in IRS investigation into promotion of tax credits.
Represented a horticultural company in response to IRS requests pursuant to a tax treaty with a foreign government.
Represented individuals in IRS criminal investigation related to bank transfers.

SEC Investigations and Litigation

Represented an individual in SEC securities fraud case in federal court in Boston; successfully opposed SEC's motion for summary judgment.
Represented an investment banker in SEC case alleging sale of unregistered securities and securities fraud in federal court in New York.
Represented an individual in federal securities fraud investigation related to cryptocurrency trading and promotion conducted by the SEC.

Internal Investigations

Conducted an internal investigation for a multinational luxury fashion brand holding company related to sensitive matters involving legal and reputational risk.
Conducted an internal investigation for a national retail chain related to compliance with immigration laws.

Inspector General Investigations

Represented a Fortune 500 multinational mobile payment company in Small Business Administration inspector general investigation related to CARES Act stimulus program funding.
Represented an international aviation industry service provider in connection with Treasury inspector general inquiries related to pandemic relief funding.
Represented a property tax service provider in Social Security Administration inspector general inquiry regarding use of agency's logo.
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