Business Details
43 Years
experience
White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys in Rockville Centre
Murray & McCann has provided strategic legal representation for over 30 years, specializing in white collar criminal defense, civil litigation, and investigative services. Our firm handles complex federal and state cases, including RICO proceedings, fraud investigations, and tax crimes, with a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes through litigation and negotiation. We serve clients across New York City and Long Island, offering tailored strategies for individuals, businesses, and labor unions. Our attorneys, including Joseph D. McCann and Francis J.Murray, bring decades of experience from high-profile cases, including congressional prosecutions and landmark RICO actions. We also provide monitoring services to prevent government intervention and maintain organizational integrity. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of parallel criminal and civil proceedings, as well as our commitment to mitigating penalties and protecting reputations. With a focus on proactive legal solutions, we represent clients at all stages of legal matters, from investigations to post-indictment proceedings.
Services
White Collar Criminal Defense
Federal Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation
Monitoring & Investigations
Tax Crimes Defense
RICO Proceedings
Government Contracts Compliance
Forfeiture Cases
Health Care Fraud Defense
Securities Violations
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience handling complex white collar cases
- Successfully represented clients in landmark RICO and fraud cases
- Attorneys trusted by peers for high-stakes federal litigation
- Tailored strategies for parallel criminal and civil proceedings
- Proven track record reducing sentences and mitigating penalties
Associations and certifications
- New York City Department of Investigation - Inspectors General List
Services
White Collar Criminal Defense
We defend clients against federal and state white collar criminal charges including fraud, RICO violations, and tax crimes. Our attorneys develop customized defense strategies for executives, professionals, and businesses facing complex legal challenges. With decades of courtroom experience, we protect clients during investigations, grand jury proceedings, and trials while minimizing reputational and financial damage.
Federal Criminal Defense
Our firm represents clients in federal criminal cases across New York and nationwide. We handle high-stakes matters involving congressional investigations, healthcare fraud, securities violations, and organized crime allegations. Our defense strategies combine aggressive litigation with strategic negotiations to achieve dismissals, acquittals, or reduced sentences while preserving client interests in parallel civil proceedings.
Civil Litigation
We resolve complex civil litigation matters involving contracts, employment disputes, insurance claims, and commercial fraud. Our attorneys represent clients in state and federal courts, focusing on efficient resolutions through settlement negotiations or trial advocacy. We specialize in cases with overlapping criminal implications, ensuring comprehensive legal protection for businesses and individuals.
Monitoring & Investigations
We provide independent monitoring and investigative services to businesses and unions facing corruption risks or government scrutiny. Our services include ethics oversight, internal audits, and compliance program implementation. We help organizations avoid federal monitorships and maintain operational integrity through proactive risk management strategies tailored to specific industry needs.
Tax Crimes Defense
Our attorneys defend clients against criminal tax charges and related liabilities, including tax evasion, fraudulent filings, and offshore account violations. We represent executives, business owners, and professionals during IRS investigations and criminal proceedings. Our approach focuses on reducing penalties through sentencing advocacy, closing agreements, and demonstrating mitigating circumstances to federal prosecutors.
People
Joseph D. McCann
Attorney
With over 30 years of experience, Joseph D. McCann handles complex white collar criminal cases and civil litigation. He has prosecuted organized crime figures, represented executives in fraud investigations, and served as lead counsel in landmark RICO cases. His expertise spans federal sentencing advocacy and corporate compliance matters.
Francis J. Murray
Attorney
Francis J. Murray focuses on federal criminal defense and government investigations. He has represented clients in congressional prosecutions, healthcare fraud cases, and securities violations. With experience in both prosecution and defense roles, he provides strategic counsel for clients facing complex legal challenges across New York and New Jersey.
Questions
What areas of law does Murray & McCann specialize in?
We focus on white collar criminal defense, federal criminal litigation, civil RICO proceedings, fraud investigations, tax crimes, and corporate monitoring services.
Do you handle cases outside New York?
While based in Rockville Centre, we represent clients in federal courts nationwide, particularly in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Can you assist with both criminal and civil legal issues?
Yes, we provide integrated representation for overlapping criminal and civil matters, including parallel proceedings and forfeiture actions.
What experience do your attorneys have with RICO cases?
Our firm has handled some of the largest RICO cases in US history, including organized crime prosecutions and civil RICO litigation.
How do you approach sentencing mitigation?
We develop tailored strategies using downward departure arguments, rehabilitation programs, and evidentiary challenges to reduce penalties.
Do you offer investigative services for businesses?
Yes, we provide monitoring and investigative services to help organizations prevent corruption and avoid government intervention.
