White Collar Crime

Strategic Defense for Investigations, Subpoenas, and Financial Crime Allegations

White Collar Crime

White collar investigations move quickly—and often quietly—long before charges are filed. When careers, reputations, and freedom are at stake, early, strategic legal counsel is critical.

We represent individuals and businesses facing white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions in federal and state courts. We represent clients in complex, high-stakes matters involving alleged financial misconduct, regulatory violations, and public-integrity offenses, from the first inquiry through resolution or trial.

Experience That Matters When the Stakes Are Highest

White collar cases are not routine criminal matters. They involve extensive documents, sophisticated financial issues, parallel civil or regulatory exposure, and intense government scrutiny. Effective defense requires more than knowledge of criminal statutes—it demands judgment, preparation, and the ability to engage credibly with prosecutors.

We bring a disciplined, trial-ready approach to every case. Our focus is on protecting our clients’ legal rights, professional standing, and long-term interests.

We advise and defend clients in matters involving:

  • Federal and state fraud allegations, including wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, and healthcare fraud
  • False Claims Act issues on federal contracts
  • Public corruption and integrity investigations, including bribery, gratuities, and conflict-of-interest allegations
  • Money laundering and forfeiture matters, including structuring and asset-tracing issues
  • Grand jury investigations, subpoenas, target letters, and search warrants
  • Internal investigations and compliance reviews with potential criminal exposure

Many clients seek counsel before charges are filed—often when they are unsure whether they are a witness, subject, or target. Early representation can significantly affect the outcome of an investigation.

Centre's White Collar Crime Experts

Partner

Dilyn Loveless

Ms. Dilyn Loveless is a preeminent legal expert with over 20 years of distinguished service in national security, high-stakes government investigations, and international trade compliance. Recognized with civilian service medals by two U.S. Presidents, Ms. Loveless made history as the first female CIA case officer deployed with Joint Special Operations Command during the Global War on Terror. Her profound expertise encompasses guiding clients through complex federal investigations, navigating intricate regulatory landscapes, and achieving strategic resolutions in pivotal areas such as...
Senior Associate Attorney

Jonathan Perrone

Jonathan Perrone is of counsel at Centre Law & Consulting and a seasoned bid protest and claims attorney with over six years of experience in public procurement law. Jon counsels and represents government contractors in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, defense, information technology, and service industries. He specializes in representation in both pre-contract and contract-administration phases. Jon helps contractors prepare to perform, protesting solicitation defects and improper evaluations and award decisions, as well as handles disputes concerning contract modifications, payment and performance...