- Representing insurance companies and health care providers in internal investigations and government investigations into potential False Claims Act violations.
- Represented state agencies in federal grand jury investigations into alleged corruption.
- Represented for-profit educational institutions in government investigations into alleged fraud.
- Represented an individual client in a federal insider-trading investigation.
- Performed an internal money-laundering investigation for a foreign bank.
- Won full dismissal of all claims against a former corporate officer in a case alleging, among other things, fraud and breach of contract.
- Won full dismissal of all claims in a defamation case against a health care company.
- Defended a manufacturing company in a price-fixing class action/multidistrict litigation (MDL).
- Defended an accountant accused of securities fraud in a federal criminal trial.
- Lead counsel for a manufacturer of composite race-car parts in a commercial dispute with a part-owner, securing a favorable settlement.
- Negotiated a favorable settlement for a major insurance company in a contract dispute with a former employee.
- Negotiated a favorable settlement for an insurer in a breach of contract case arising out of a life insurance claim.
- Lead counsel for a North Carolina manufacturing company in an ownership dispute arising out of a buy-sell agreement, securing a favorable settlement.
- Represented an international bank in government investigations and customer lawsuits arising out of complex tax-related transactions.
- Conducted an internal investigation and advised a private equity management company in a high-profile investigation by the New York State Office of the Attorney General.
- Conducted an internal investigation for a member of a distressed mortgage investment partnership arising out of fraud by other members.
- Represented a Swiss parent company in an SEC investigation into alleged improper accounting practices by an acquired U.S. subsidiary.
Partner,
- Phone: 704.444.1041
- Email: michael.hoernlein@alston.com
As a litigation attorney and Certified Fraud Examiner, Mike tenaciously pursues the truth so he can help his clients navigate complex legal situations and achieve better-than-expected results in light of their business objectives.