Business Details
Trusted Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Attorneys in Newark
Krovatin Nau is a boutique law firm specializing in white-collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation for corporate and individual clients. With decades of combined experience, our team delivers personalized service and cost-efficient results for cases ranging from minor disputes to high-stakes federal investigations. Our attorneys, recognized for excellence in trial work, have successfully represented clients in state and federal courts, including notable cases involving political corruption, financial crimes, and civil rights violations.We prioritize client trust and transparency, offering strategic legal counsel tailored to each case's unique challenges. Located in downtown Newark, NJ, we provide accessible, dedicated representation to clients across New Jersey and beyond.
Services
Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation
Regulatory Enforcement
Government Investigations
Appeals
Expungements
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in criminal and civil trial litigation.
- Our attorneys are recognized Fellows of prestigious legal organizations.
- We specialize in complex federal and state regulatory compliance matters.
- Our team includes former law professors and published legal scholars.
- We provide strategic counsel for high-stakes government investigations.
Associations and certifications
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- International Academy of Trial Attorneys
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice focuses on white-collar crimes, including money laundering, tax fraud, and political corruption. We represent corporate officers and individuals facing federal and state charges, providing strategic defense strategies tailored to each case's complexities. With decades of trial experience, we challenge evidence and negotiate plea agreements to achieve reduced charges or acquittals.
Civil Litigation
We handle complex civil litigation matters involving business disputes, contract conflicts, and employment issues. Our team advocates for clients in state and federal courts, focusing on employment rights, breach of contract cases, and civil rights violations. We combine aggressive representation with strategic negotiation to secure favorable settlements or verdicts.
Government Investigations
Our firm specializes in defending clients during state and federal government investigations. We guide corporations and individuals through subpoena compliance, regulatory enforcement actions, and internal investigations. Our approach minimizes legal exposure while protecting clients' rights during complex regulatory proceedings.
Appeals
We manage appellate cases in both state and federal courts, challenging unfavorable rulings through comprehensive legal analysis. Our team prepares detailed briefs and oral arguments to overturn unjust convictions or unfavorable civil judgments, leveraging deep knowledge of procedural law and precedent.
Expungements
Our expungement service helps clients remove criminal records to improve employment and licensing opportunities. We navigate New Jersey's complex expungement laws to petition courts for record sealing or deletion, focusing on non-violent offenses and first-time offenses.
People
Gerald Krovatin
Attorney
Gerald Krovatin has over 30 years of trial experience in criminal and civil cases. A Columbia College and Rutgers Law School graduate, he is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and former President of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. He teaches trial techniques and authored legal publications.
Helen Nau
Attorney
Helen Nau specializes in civil and criminal litigation across federal and state courts. With experience in government investigations and appellate practice, she holds an AV Peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She clerked for the New Jersey Superior Court and previously worked in securities trading before practicing law.
Questions
What areas of law does Krovatin Nau specialize in?
We specialize in white-collar criminal defense, civil litigation, regulatory compliance, and government investigations for corporate and individual clients.
Do you handle federal criminal cases?
Yes, we represent clients in federal criminal cases including money laundering, tax fraud, and political corruption investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
Can you assist with business-related legal disputes?
Our civil litigation team handles business disputes, contract conflicts, and employment-related legal matters for corporations and individual entrepreneurs.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 60 combined years of trial experience, including teaching legal courses, publishing scholarly works, and handling complex cases in state and federal courts.
How do you approach government investigations?
We provide proactive defense strategies during government investigations, focusing on minimizing legal exposure while protecting clients' constitutional rights throughout the process.
