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Fax: (312) 857-7095 |
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| Mr. Solotorovsky's practice focuses on litigation, including white collar crime; internal investigations; SEC investigations; commercial litigation; and product liability/toxic torts. He has tried over 40 jury trials and also has represented clients at SEC hearings. Mr. Solotorovsky was recently recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America in the field of White Collar Crime. He is the Chair of the White Collar Crime and Investigations Practice Group. |
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Representative Experience:
White Collar Crime:
Represented Vice President of Caremark, Inc., a large health care company, in federal prosecution in Minneapolis of alleged payment of kickbacks to doctor for referrals of patients. Client was acquitted of all charges following ten week trial.
Represented healthcare company sales executive in federal prosecution in East St. Louis of alleged payment of kickbacks to medical equipment distribution company. Judge granted motion for judgment of acquittal at conclusion of government's case in chief.
Represented owner of a large construction company in Mexico and Panama in grand jury investigation of bank loans. Conducted internal investigation and presented findings to U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Florida which resulted in decision not to prosecute.
Represented one of the largest banks in the world in grand jury investigation relating to possible violation of Export Control Act. Conducted internal investigation and presented findings to U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York which resulted in decision not to prosecute bank.
Represented worldwide air freight company in investigation concerning shipment of military aircraft parts to Iran. Conducted internal investigation and presented findings to U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Illinois which resulted in decision not to prosecute company.
Represented Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company in FDA/Customs investigation of illegal importation of misbranded antibiotics into the United States. Representation also included conducting internal investigation. Company was not indicted while other individuals were indicted.
Representation of a Fortune 100 company in all matters relating to illegal bond trading activities of senior vice president of company pension fund, including interacting with prosecuting U.S. Attorney, pursuing civil actions to recover funds, representing company before various federal agencies as well as before the NASD, pursuing recovery under criminal RICO forfeiture statutes.
Internal Investigations:
Conducted investigation for one of the nation's largest professional organizations relating to the sale of a valuable city block of land that they owned.
Conducted investigation for a Big Ten university relating to gambling activities by student athletes. At conclusion of the investigation, the results were provided to the U.S. Attorney which subsequently led to the indictment of a number of individuals.
Conducted investigation for one of the world's largest telecommunications companies relating to possible violations of the Iranian Transaction Regulations with contracts for TV broadcasting via satellite.
Conducted investigation for a Big Ten university relating to the death of a football player during training drills and whether NCAA violations had occurred.
Conducted internal investigation for the purchaser company relating to fraud in the acquisition of another company. Investigation resulted in the seller returning a significant portion of the sales proceeds to the purchaser.
SEC:
Currently representing former New York Stock Exchange specialist in a SEC hearing involving allegations of stock fraud relating to trading activity.
Currently representing an individual in an insider trading investigation.
Currently representing options trading firm in investigations by SEC and a receiver relating to fraudulent activity by a customer.
Representing executive of energy company in federal prosecution for accounting fraud and before the SEC where a favorable settlement was reached.
Represented securities broker executive in grand jury investigation related to illegal transactions.
Represented director of company in SEC investigations of stock options backdating. Enforcement division decided to drop the investigation.
Represented former chief financial officer of a company in accounting fraud allegations. Received highly favorable settlement with the SEC.
Commercial Litigation:
Represented worldwide broker of nuclear fuel in contract dispute with public utility company. Utility company sued for declaratory judgment, we counter-sued for breach of contract and won case on motion for summary judgment.
Represented insurance company in suit filed by corporation charging that insurance company improperly forced corporation into involuntary bankruptcy. Case was dismissed after we filed motion to dismiss.
Represented founders of boiler manufacturing company in dispute with former employer relating to alleged violations of noncompete agreement.
Product Liability/Toxic Torts:
Represent large chemical manufacturer in litigation throughout United States involving ethylene oxide.
Represented large manufacturer of asbestos products in cases in Illinois and Michigan.
Represented wallcover manufacturer in San Juan DuPont Plaza Hotel fire litigation.
Represented barge line in series of maritime cases relating to hydrogen sulfide exposure at oil refinery dock. |
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Prior Positions:
Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, 1978-87
Deputy Chief Criminal Receiving and Appeals, 1983-1985
Deputy Chief Special Prosecutions, 1985-87
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Bar Admission:
Illinois, 1978
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| Education:
John Marshall Law School, JD, 1978
University of Virginia, BA, 1973
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Office Location:
333 West Wacker Drive
26th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
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