Nick Oberheiden Litigation Counsel

Attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden is a nationally featured litigation defense counsel. Mr. Oberheiden represents individual and corporate clients in federal litigation proceedings across the United States. Among his clients are current and former government officials, high-profile public officials, Wall Street entrepreneurs, corporate executives, CEOs, publicly traded companies, privately held businesses, lawyers, doctors, CPAs, and other professionals.

Federal Civil Litigation Practice Examples

  • Corporate Litigation Defense

  • Defense and Asset Protection of CEOs and Executives

  • SEC Litigation

  • Federal Court Civil Litigation

  • Employer Defense

  • Lanham Act Litigation Defense

  • Defense of Lawyers and Doctors

Mr. Oberheiden defines his litigation approach as determined diplomacy. Where other lawyers play the trombone and gift themselves with attributes such as being “aggressive, the best, specialists,” Mr. Oberheiden gets things done quietly and swiftly, recognizing that most of his clients do not want publicity or embarrassment through the behavior of their counsel.

This professional but still zealous and enforcing approach is perhaps one reason for Mr. Oberheiden’s broad peer recognition. Mr. Oberheiden is the go-to attorney for government officials and practicing attorneys when they need effective litigation counsel. In that capacity, Mr. Oberheiden has defended and cleared some of the country’s wealthiest, best known, and most exposed individuals such as a sitting U.S. governor, United States diplomats, and some of the most prominent business leaders.

Federal Criminal Litigation Practice Examples

  • FBI and DOJ Investigations

  • Congressional Investigations

  • Insider Trading, Criminal SEC Cases

  • White-Collar Criminal Defense

  • Money Laundering, Medicare Fraud, Securities Fraud

  • Computer Crime Cases

  • Defense of Medical Professionals & Lawyers

In addition to having served as litigation expert commentator for Forbes Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the USA Today, and many more, many of his litigation matters have gained significant media attention from major outlets such as CNN, CNBC, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Fox News, and many more.

Mr. Oberheiden defends clients in federal civil and federal criminal cases. Recent representations—civil and criminal— include:

  • United States v. Client (New York). Representation of Wall Street executive in pending SEC/FBI matter. https://www.fa-mag.com/news/long-island-advisor-arrested-and-charged-with-taking-over--1m-from-couple-65254.html. Case pending.

     

  • United States v. Client (North Carolina). Significantly reduced client’s exposure in multi-million-dollar money laundering and embezzlement prosecution. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article251595273.html

     

  • United States v. Client (Arizona). Convinced government to convert federal felony proposal into a misdemeanor in major computer crime case.

     

  • United States v. Client (undisclosed). Convinced government not to prosecute client, who was a high-level federal law enforcement officer.

     

  • United States v. Client (Texas). Served as lead counsel to client in large scale border patrol bribery and trafficking ring. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/cbp-agent-gave-drug-trafficking-organization-keys-fences/story?id=61602268

     

  • United States v. Client (Texas). Served as lead counsel to Chinese individual in large scale interstate theft conspiracy. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2020/03/17/north-texas-feds-say-crime-ring-traveled-us-to-steal-retail-goods-and-sell-on-amazon/

     

  • United States v. Client (Washington D.C.). Served as lead counsel to sitting U.S. Governor for alleged corruption, bribery, and prostitution ring. No charges under my representation.

     

  • United States v. Client (Washington D.C.). Served as lead counsel to U.S. diplomat in international corruption investigation. Client cleared 100%.

     

  • United States v. Client (Washington D.C.). Served as lead counsel to defense contractor in government contract and bribery investigation. All targets except for our client prosecuted.

     

  • United States v. Client (Washington D.C.). Served as lead counsel to individual with top security clearance in espionage investigation.

     

  • United States v. Client (New York). Served as lead counsel as part of the worldwide featured investigation against Michael Cohen, former attorney to the President. Represented business partner; avoid all charges in grand jury proceeding. Details classified.

     

  • United States v. Client (Alaska). CNN-featured federal criminal patient death case against client. Served as lead counsel and avoided death charges. https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/20/us/alaska-doctor-sentenced-illegal-opioids-prescriptions/index.html.  https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2022/01/18/wasilla-doctor-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-overprescribing-narcotics/

     

  • United States v. Lawrence Rudolph (Colorado). Worldwide featured federal murder case against Dr. Lawrence Rudolph. Served as lead counsel to international key witness. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/18/us/lawrence-rudolph-wife-murder.html

     

  • United States v. Client (Colorado). Served as lead trial counsel for client in federal white collar crime case. Obtained acquittals with remainder resulting in probation. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/attorney-dr-nick-oberheiden-obtained-not-guilty-verdicts-in-federal-white-collar-criminal-jury-trial-300850062.html

     

  • United States v. Client (Oklahoma). Served as lead counsel after search warrant was executed against our client. Convinced the government not to pursue criminal charges.

     

  • United States v. Client (Florida). Served as lead counsel after search warrant was executed against our client. Convinced the government not to pursue criminal charges.

     

Other Litigation Matters

  • Defended Wall Street executive in SEC litigation (New York)

  • Defended business in federal copyright and intellectual property litigation (New Jersey)

  • Defended business in federal breach of contract and fraud litigation (New Jersey)

  • Defended company executive in federal money laundering case (New York)

  • Defended the president of a company in a criminal tax fraud investigation (Nevada)

  • Defended physician in federal criminal healthcare fraud case (Alaska)

  • Represented a business owner in an EPA investigation (Texas)

  • Served as lead counsel to major company in response to ICE audit involving FBI and DOJ (Nevada)

  • Served as lead counsel to industry leading company in response to federal search warrant involving healthcare fraud (Florida)

  • Defended DME business owner against Medicare fraud allegations (Florida)

  • Defended pharmacy in DEA diversion and Controlled Substances Act investigation (Wyoming)

  • Defended healthcare executives in Covid-19 fraud investigation

  • Defended prominent business owner in multi-million-dollar PPP loan fraud case (Pennsylvania)

  • Defended international business executives in federal court proceedings (California)

  • Defended employer against allegations of fraud and hostile work environment; case dismissed (Texas)

  • Defended employer against allegations of fraud and racism; obtained summary judgment (Texas).

  • Defended business executives in theft of trade and 18 U.S.C. 1030 litigation (Arizona)

  • Defended business owners in healthcare industry related litigation (Texas)