RICO Attorney

The RICO Act

RICO, or the Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organizations Act is a U.S. Federal law which provides for extended penalties to those found guilty of RICO violations and provides a civil cause of action for actions committed as part of an ongoing 'criminal organization.' Criminal indictments under RICO are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney"s office but individuals or businesses can engage in filing a civil RICO lawsuits against another party as well. If an individual feels he is 'damaged in his business or property', he can litigate against one or more 'racketeers.' In order to do this, the existence of a criminal enterprise must be proven. It is vital that a knowledgeable commercial litigation lawyer be consulted for a successful outcome in any cases involving RICO charges.

Engaging in racketeering can involve a large variety of offenses under the RICO statute. Some of these activities include:

• Money laundering and similar activities
• Trafficking in drugs, especially drug related actions of great length and complexity
• Bankruptcy or securities fraud
• Bribery, theft, embezzlement, fraud, gambling and counterfeiting
• State violations of laws dealing with kidnapping, extortion, robbery, bribery or controlled substances

High-Stakes RICO Prosecutions

RICO violations by others affecting your business can lead to serious financial setbacks for you both professionally and personally. As experienced commercial litigation attorneys, our firm puts its attention on a pattern of behavior as opposed to individual criminal acts, aiding in proving the actions were malicious and meant to defraud and cause financial harm to your business. In a RICO civil suit, our firm can potentially collect triple the amount of damages, as well as attorney fees and all costs related to the trial. The threat of civil litigation involving a RICO charge could lead to possible settlement when the case is approached correctly.

At Clearman | Prebeg, they take pride in their ability to aggressively litigate on behalf of their clients. The firm has successfully represented businesses and individuals in major litigation actions against the largest companies in the world. They take on 'high-stake' cases with inventive litigation strategies based on years of proven experience. The stakes are high in most legal cases and this is especially true in matters involving RICO violations.

Contact a RICO Attorney for experienced and professional assistance in aggressively pursuing any RICO related litigation.