Ann Flanery

Philadelphia Trial Attorney for Embezzlement, Fraud Charges | Ann C. Flannery

Ann C. Flannery’s clients have faced federal investigations and federal indictments. An experienced trial lawyer in Pennsylvania, she represents high-profile clients with discretion.

Ann C. Flannery presenting closing argument in United States v. Chaka Fattah Sr., et al., 15-cr-346 (EDPA)

Ann C. Flannery presenting closing argument in United States v. Chaka Fattah Sr., et al., 15-cr-346 (EDPA)

Cases

A wide array of clients have entrusted Ann with their representation when facing grand jury investigation or federal indictment. Clients who have faced federal investigations or federal indictments and trials include:

 

  • Federal Investigations

    • Senior Department of Justice employee targeted in investigation by DOJ Office of Inspector General. A confidential settlement resolved matter without criminal charges.
    • Physician targeted in insider trading investigation. Civil settlement reached with no criminal charges.
    • Attorney targeted in TARP and securities fraud investigation. Client was not charged.
    • Executive vice-president of pharmaceutical manufacturer targeted in investigation of potential Food & Drug Act violations. Client was not charged.
    • Targeted individuals in two antitrust bid-rigging investigations. Clients were not charged.
    • Physician targeted in investigation of illegal distribution of prescription drugs. Client was not charged.
    • Certified Public Accountant targeted in bank and tax fraud investigation. Plea agreement negotiated, resulting in below-guidelines sentence.
    • Health care professional targeted in multi-million dollar Medicare fraud investigation. Plea agreement negotiated, resulting in probation and retention of professional licenses.
    • Pharmaceutical research company and psychiatric medical clinic, each responding to subpoenas in grand jury investigations. Ann conducted internal investigations to ensure no corporate wrongdoing.

  • Federal Indictments and Trials

    • Head of Operations of structured trade finance company charged with bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering in alleged $20 million fraud. Client acquitted of all charges after five-week jury trial.
    • Health care professional criminally indicted in opioid prescription case cleared of all charges after two-week jury trial.
    • Defendant criminally charged with insider trading. Partial acquittal at trial undermined government’s view of client’s role and led to 60-day sentence despite multi-year guideline range.
    • CEO of non-profit charged in federal racketeering prosecution along with a United States Congressman. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) filed an amicus brief in support of issues Ann raised in the Third Circuit appeal.
    • Defendant acquitted after two-week federal jury trial on multiple armed bank robbery charges, thereby avoiding a 32-year mandatory minimum prison sentence.
    • Former public official in tax and bank fraud prosecution. Plea agreement negotiated, resulting in dismissal of all bank fraud and conspiracy charges and abandonment by government of public corruption allegations.
    • Defendant acquitted after federal jury trial of all charges arising from a Drug Enforcement Administration undercover investigation.
    • Defendant in tax fraud case. Partial acquittal after two-week jury trial led to sentence substantially below sentencing range proposed by government in pre-trial plea offer.
    • Defendant in tax and securities class action fraud prosecution. Plea agreement negotiated, leading to partial dismissal of charges and significantly below-guidelines sentence.