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Ben Razi is a litigation partner in our Washington office whose practice encompasses a wide range of complex civil, criminal, and regulatory matters. Mr. Razi represents plaintiffs and defendants in commercial disputes involving allegations of breach of contract, bad faith, fraud, and other business torts. He also has expertise in and regularly handles insurance coverage, securities, and False Claims Act litigation. In the white collar area, Mr. Razi defends clients in government investigations, including grand jury, SEC, and congressional investigations, and prosecutions. Mr. Razi also maintains an active pro bono practice.
Prior to joining the firm, he clerked for the Honorable Roger J. Miner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Mr. Razi received his J.D., summa cum laude, from American University and his B.A. from Fordham University.
Representative Matters
- Representing former CEO of IndyMac Bancorp in matters arising out of the failure of IndyMac Bank, including SEC and FDIC inquiries and related civil litigation.
- Representing multiple major pharmaceutical companies in important qui tam False Claims Act lawsuits.
- Representing major manufacturing companies in comprehensive insurance coverage litigation relating to defense, settlement, and judgment costs incurred in connection with tens of thousands of underlying asbestos products liability lawsuits.
- Won complete defense victory for GPC Biotech AG following seven day arbitration hearing in high stakes licensing dispute brought by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Represented Wall Street brokerage firm Jefferies & Company, Inc., in recent SEC and NASD investigations relating to client entertainment and gifts.
Pro Bono
- Won favorable settlement for Plaintiff in Brennan v. United States , Civil Action No. 4:06cv37 (E.D. Va.), a wrongful death lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act stemming from death of Plaintiff’s husband while in a Veterans Administration hospital. Government admitted liability and made substantial monetary payment to settle case.
- Defended numerous clients facing criminal charges in Maryland State courts, including in a jury trial involving drug distribution charges.
Publications and Speeches
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