REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Robert S. Silverblatt
DOJ Investigations and Litigation
Represented a global public company in a criminal investigation by DOJ involving alleged violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Represented a former banking CEO in a prosecution arising out of a real estate transaction.
Represented a former executive of a multinational corporation as a witness in a fraud and forgery prosecution.
Represented a former financial company CEO in a wire fraud prosecution.
Represented a public company CEO in grand jury testimony in an investigation by DOJ's Environment and Natural Resources Division.
Congressional Investigations
Represented an online platform in investigations and hearings before multiple House and Senate committees.
Represented a public affairs company in House Natural Resources Committee inquiry into energy industry public relations campaigns.
Represented a nonprofit foundation in Senate Commerce Committee and House Oversight Committee inquiries related to energy policy advocacy.
Represented a retirement system in House Judiciary Committee ESG investing inquiry and related hearing.
Represented a public agency in an immigration-related inquiry by Senate Commerce Committee.
Tax Controversies
Obtained full IRS concession in Tax Court litigation on behalf of partners of a mortgage business in a dispute over the deductibility of a settlement with DOJ.
Obtained full IRS concession on behalf of a software company CEO in an audit pertaining to donor-advised fund transfers.
Represented an engineering firm in an IRS investigation into promotion of tax credits.
Represented a health care company as a witness in a criminal tax investigation related to preparation of fraudulent returns.
Represented a national nonprofit organization in an IRS audit regarding tax-exempt status.
Represented a horticultural company in response to IRS requests pursuant to a tax treaty with a foreign government.
Represented individuals in an IRS criminal investigation related to bank transfers.
False Claims Act
Represented a maritime company in False Claims Act litigation related to vessel citizenship.
Represented a technology company in a False Claims Act investigation of small business grants.
Represented a health care executive in a False Claims Act investigation regarding referral sources.
Represented an international aviation industry service provider in a False Claims Act investigation related to pandemic relief funds.
SEC Investigations and Litigation
Represented an individual in SEC securities fraud case in federal court in Boston; successfully opposed SEC's motion for summary judgment.
Represented an investment banker in SEC case alleging sale of unregistered securities and securities fraud in federal court in New York.
Represented an individual in federal securities fraud investigation related to cryptocurrency trading and promotion.
Internal Investigations
Conducted an internal investigation for a multinational luxury fashion brand holding company related to sensitive matters involving legal and reputational risk.
Conducted an internal investigation for a national retail chain related to compliance with immigration laws.
State AG Investigations
Represented a multinational technology company in a state AG investigation related to marketing claims.
Represented a health care company in consumer protection investigations by multiple state AGs.
Represented a public company CEO in a state AG criminal investigation pertaining to tax credits.
Inspector General Investigations
Represented a multinational mobile payment company in a Small Business Administration inspector general investigation related to CARES Act funding.
Represented an international aviation industry service provider in connection with Treasury inspector general inquiries related to pandemic relief funds.
Represented a property tax service provider in a Social Security Administration inspector general inquiry regarding use of agency's logo.
