Michael C. Landman

Representative Matters at Bird Marella

Trial counsel defending the former VP of Finance of Autonomy Corporation in one of the largest federal fraud prosecutions brought by the U.S. Department of Justice. At trial, Mr. Landman handled numerous key witnesses, including an audit partner at a Big Four accounting firm and the Government’s accounting expert. After a three-month jury trial, secured an acquittal on all fifteen counts.

Defended individual facing parallel criminal and civil securities fraud actions brought by the DOJ and SEC. Mr. Landman successfully briefed and argued against the SEC’s request for a preliminary injunction. The Court denied the SEC’s request for an injunction and dissolved the TRO restraining the client’s assets.

Advised client who had failed to file reports of foreign bank accounts (FBARs) and wanted to get into compliance while avoiding criminal prosecution. The client came into compliance and avoided criminal prosecution.

Advised client in connection with insider trading investigation conducted by the SEC. No charges were filed.

Advised client in connection with a public corruption investigation conducted by the California Attorney General’s Office. No charges were filed.

Advised doctor in connection with federal criminal investigation into health care fraud. No charges were filed.

Represented individual in connection with alleged Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud. No charges were filed.

Representative Matters at the U.S. Department of Justice

Lead trial counsel in a four-week jury trial of two defendants charged with conspiracy to defraud the IRS and tax evasion, resulting in a conviction. At trial, Mr. Landman examined the Government’s key cooperating witness, cross-examined the defendant, and gave closing arguments.

Trial counsel in a week-long jury trial of a defendant charged with tax evasion and related offenses, resulting in a conviction. At trial, Mr. Landman handled closing arguments as well as the examination of key lay and IRS witnesses.

Led the investigation and successful prosecution of an individual charged with pitching an investment opportunity in pre-IPO shares of a major public company. After a lengthy investigation, the defendant pleaded guilty and received a significant sentence.

Led the investigation and successful prosecution of the owner of a prominent Las Vegas restaurant who was charged with underreporting cash from his business, lying to the IRS during an audit, and falsifying business records.