White Collar Litigation

White collar litigation is a perpetually evolving area of law with more and complicated crimes being created through Congress, state legislatures and even federal and state regulatory agencies at an alarming rate. In the wake of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, and HealthSouth, government investigations and prosecutions in the white collar arena have begun to follow a scorched earth policy. This policy has resulted in a procedural minefield with which businesses and their employees must maneuver in order to merely survive. An experienced criminal attorney is necessary at an early stage to assist on your behalf. Please click here to review the areas of representation to determine if this firm can be of assistance to you.

Criminal Defense

Joseph P. Van Heest represents individuals charged in all types of crimes, from pre-arrest through trial and appeal. As an attorney handling only criminal matters, he is experienced in negotiating the often factually and emotionally difficult circumstances those charged in crimes encounter. He handles a vast array of felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile criminal cases and aggressively advocates on his clients’ behalf in each case. Mr. Van Heest will assist with your criminal defense needs and take the time to explain the ramifications of all available options. Please click here to review the areas of representation to determine if this firm can be of assistance to you.