White Collar Crime Defense
Columbia Fraud and Embezzlement Attorneys
A white collar crime charge, such as fraud or embezzlement, is a serious matter, both criminally and personally. A conviction can result in years in federal prison, the loss of your career, and a tarnished reputation after your release from prison. Retaining a lawyer who is experienced in defending these types of fraud cases as soon as you are aware of the charges is essential to minimizing the potential damage.
Richard "Dick" Harpootlian is a South Carolina criminal defense attorney with more than 34 years experience in law. During his career, he has served as a prosecutor, district attorney and a defense attorney, giving him a unique and invaluable perspective that benefits his clients. He is able to examine a case from all angles and anticipate the prosecution's strategies, which allows him to prepare a strong defense.
If you were charged with or you are under investigation for a white collar crime, we can fight to protect your rights and prevent serious criminal penalties. Contact the law firm of Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A., today.
Contact a Lawyer Early
The best time to contact a white collar crime defense lawyer is before the charges are filed or the indictment is made. If you are still under investigation for fraud, embezzlement, extortion, money laundering, wiretapping, conspiracy or another related crime, contact us before you speak to anyone, including corporate in-house attorneys or the police; we can take immediate action, working to prevent criminal charges. With serious, complex charges, don't try to explain away or attempt to talk you way out of the charges, as this may only provide the prosecution with more statements to use against you. Often, we can negotiate a deal — such as restitution and probation — that eliminates prison sentences.
We carefully examine all aspects of the case, from the initial accusation to the current evidence against you. We develop an aggressive defense that challenges the prosecution's case and aims to minimize the negative impact as much as possible. In addition, we have handled several cases that drew media attention, so we are able to effectively deal with, and often prevent, "bad press."
Contact Us
If you have been charged with fraud, embezzlement or another white collar crime, contact us at 866.706.3997 (toll-free) or 803.252.4848 (local), and ask to speak with Mr. Harpootlian for an initial consultation. You may also contact us by fax at 803.252.4810 or by e-mail. We return all messages promptly, including after-hours messages. Weekend appointments are available.
