Seattle Attorneys Handling Corporate Investigations
Lawyers in Badgley ~ Mullins Law Group have the background and experience necessary to initiate and conduct effective internal investigations of corporate and business organizations. Agents or representatives of corporations and businesses are welcome to contact Badgley ~ Mullins to initiate an internal or review or audit. Badgley ~ Mullins Law Group is a Seattle litigation law firm with a regional and national practice and a strong focus on the avoidance, containment and resolution of complex corporate legal disputes.
Attorneys Don Paul Badgley and Donald H. Mullins head our corporate investigations practice. Corporate investigations are often necessary to determine whether laws or policies have been breached, whether illegal conduct has taken place, or whether illegal activities are in progress within the corporate body. The resulting knowledge may help a corporation manage risk or contain litigation.
Internal Investigations to Ferret Out Illegal or Questionable Conduct
A corporation may request an investigation to determine whether illegal or questionable conduct had occurred in areas such as contracting, securities and public offerings. Attorneys of Badgley ~ Mullins Law Group are available to advise, customize and manage a corporate investigation at any stage.
For example, a board of directors may determine that an inquiry should take place to determine whether questionable or illegal conduct has occurred or is ongoing. Badgley ~ Mullins attorneys have experience carrying out such investigations and advising clients on how to proceed once the necessary information has been obtained.
SOX Compliance Audits
Investigations may be mandated or advised under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Conflicts of interest and accounting disclosures may call into question whether SEC regulations or directives have been violated.
Documented, verified intelligence obtained through internal reviews and audits is a vital component of a well-thought-out, well-orchestrated response to allegations of wrongdoing. Whether a violation is of an internal nature or relates to external factors such as government regulations, Badgley ~ Mullins Law Group delivers value to clients through knowledgeable and effective management of internal reviews and audits. Call or e-mail the law firm to schedule an initial consultation.
