Welcome to Cotsirilos, Poulos & Campbell, Ltd


With a national reputation for excellence and a proven track record of success, Cotsirilos is an elite boutique law firm specializing in white collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation. 
 

Founded by legendary criminal defense attorney George J. Cotsirilos, the firm brings to each representation an unmatched depth of sophistication, trial experience, judgment, and skillful problem-solving. For nearly 70 years, the firm has successfully represented witnesses, subjects, targets, and defendants in high-profile criminal and enforcement matters, including prosecutions and investigations by the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Offices, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory bodies around the country. The firm is proud to have had three current or former federal judges among its ranks, as well as numerous former and current Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

We also consistently achieve superior results for our clients in civil matters, including multi-million-dollar commercial disputes, partnership and shareholder litigation, suits alleging intentional torts, student and professional disciplinary matters, and civil rights litigation.

From Fortune 50 executives, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and real-estate developers to municipalities, non-profits, labor unions, and small businesses, our clients come from all walks of life and a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, government, construction, real estate, gaming, professional sports, energy, aviation, finance, manufacturing, food and beverage, and hospitality. But whatever the particulars, one thing remains constant: our commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients when their lives and fortunes are on the line.

Practice Areas

Leveraging the experience of former federal prosecutors and career defense attorneys, the firm handles the most sensitive and complex matters, often involving high-profile cases and clients.

We represent clients in state and federal courts around the country in civil cases, including multi-million-dollar commercial disputes, partnership and shareholder litigation, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims, trade secret misappropriation, and class action defense, among others.

Our litigators have deep experience handling matters involving the False Claims Act and qui tam whistleblowers, including matters involving parallel civil and criminal investigations by state and federal agencies.

The firm conducts internal investigations on behalf of corporations in a variety of industries –healthcare, labor unions, government contractors, and municipalities, among others.

The firm represents clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, and their state counterparts.

The firm represents doctors, pharmacists, mortgage originators, lawyers, and others in disciplinary and regulatory matters before professional licensing and ethics boards

We represent students, faculty, and staff accused of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other misconduct in school investigations and disciplinary proceedings.

Collectively, the firm’s lawyers have represented clients in dozens of civil and criminal appeals, as well as habeas proceedings and other post-conviction challenges, before state and federal appellate courts.

Attorneys

 

The team is outstanding in the criminal defense space