Congressional Testimony

  Warner as been involved in some of the largest state investigations in Michigan in the past decade. In one case, Warner collected, reviewed and produced millions of documents in response to subpoenas and FOIA requests from the state Attorney General, Department of justice, Congress and nearly every major news organization in the country. The Warner team assisted with witness preparation — including testimony before Congress — and ultimately the defense of criminal charges.

Historical Sexual Abuse

  Warner attorneys have become the go-to source for assisting organizations with the prevention of sexual abuse and resolution of historical cases of sexual abuse. Warner attorneys have helped religious organizations audit files, update policies and procedures, conduct investigations into allegations of current and historic abuse, and defended organizations and its employees against potential criminal charges and civil liability.

Fraud

  Our attorneys routinely investigate and counsel clients regarding allegations of fraud. From the first allegation to the final step in the appellate process, Warner is by our client’s side to provide you with guidance and, if needed, a rigorous defense at trial. Recently, we represented an organization accused of providing false information to the Government in relation to federal defense contracting. The organization not only escaped criminal indictment but also avoided any bar from government contracting.

Federal Firearms

  Members of the Warner team obtained a not-guilty verdict on all counts following a week-long federal jury trial. The Government had alleged that the individual defendant had violated various provisions of federal firearm law by possessing a certain class of firearm. The Warner team successfully convinced the jury that the Government was incorrect and obtained an acquittal.

Controlled Substances

  Our white collar criminal defense attorneys have handled dozens of matters involving controlled substances. In recent years, we have been lead trial counsel in one of the largest methamphetamine conspiracies in the history of the Western District of Michigan, have tried Title III wiretap cases involving the distribution of narcotics, and regularly advise clients on the tricky interplay between state and federal marijuana laws.

Appellate Expertise

  In 2020, our appellate attorneys secured a landmark victory from the Michigan Supreme Court in a criminal case that could reshape police procedures. For the first time in history, the Michigan Supreme Court has held that improper police procedure in obtaining an eyewitness identification required the defendant to be granted a new trial. This decision affirms a criminal defendant’s constitutional right to have law enforcement use a proper lineup in the suspect identification process.