Detecting and Managing the Risks of Financial Fraud
Archer Norris supports a legal team specifically focused on forensic audits and fraud investigations for financial services clients throughout California.
Led by special counsel Steve Kester, Frank Quinlan and Mark Olson, the team’s skills in uncovering fraud, misrepresentation and financial scheming creates notable value to clients in times of economic uncertainty.
We represent public and private corporations, banks, savings and loans, venture capital firms, mortgage, title and general liability insurers, escrow institutions, credit reporting repositories, and receivers. Our combined capabilities include:
- Investigations and Litigation - Advise and counsel in investigations and litigation concerning complex financial fraud, securities fraud and white collar crime. We also represent bankruptcy trustees, receivers and creditors investigating and litigating significant contested matters.
- Transaction-Based Fraud - Provide audit and investigation counsel related to deals involving real estate, labor, lending and bank operations, including money laundering, embezzlement, secured lending and Patriot Act issues.
- Risk Management - Conduct risk-management analyses and advise underwriters on large financial transactions.
- Internal Investigations - Conduct large-scale internal corporate and bank investigations.
- White Collar Criminal Defense - Represent individuals and corporations in federal white collar criminal defense.
Experienced Team Counsel throughout California
Forensic audits and fraud investigations trigger a variety of sophisticated and technical issues that demand specialized experience and counsel.
Archer Norris attorney Steve Kester is highly skilled in managing complex, document- intensive cases. Frank Quinlan leverages his background chairing three corporate audit committees. His audit experience includes a multibillion dollar development company that owns large scale office and retail properties, and participates in numerous joint ventures. Mark Olson is a recognized expert in accounting and financial statement fraud. Their combined talents create a valuable and strategic legal resource for financial institutions conducting business in California.