Practice Areas

Bank Fraud

Federal officials take bank fraud seriously. So seriously that federal law requires banks to file "Suspicious Activity Reports" (SARs)...

Constitutional Law

Freedom of speech, of the press, of religion, from excessive force, from unreasonable searches and seizure, from government discrimination. Due process of law.

Crime Victims: Civil Action for Damages for Criminal Acts Under Ohio Revised Code § 2307.60

If you are a crime victim, there’s an Ohio law that may help you seek justice. Ohio Revised Code Section 2307.60 authorizes crime victims to file civil lawsuits against the persons responsible for injuring them. The statute applies broadly.

Economic Espionage & Criminal Theft of Trade Secrets

Since 1996, it has been a federal crime to misappropriate a company's trade secrets with the knowledge or intent that the theft will benefit a foreign power.

False Claims Act (Qui Tams)

If you work for a company that does business with the federal government or any of its agencies, and you suspect that your employer, or anyone else, has been engaged in fraudulent activity, federal law offers you protection.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Government Ethics, Misconduct, Fraud, & Abuse

Hazing

Beatings. Torture. Psychological harm. Even death. Hazing can be dangerous. And Ohio is one of 44 states with laws prohibiting it.

Healthcare Fraud

Federal and state investigators devote tens of millions of dollars annually to healthcare-fraud detection, investigation, and prosecution. A conviction can mean years in prison, losing a medical license, and financial ruin.

Internal Investigations

Companies, governments, non-profit organizations, and interested citizens engage The Chandra Law Firm LLC in Cleveland and draw on our experiences to investigate potential misconduct.

Mortgage Fraud

We have successfully defended clients from both criminal cases and civil liability.

Non-competition Agreements

The Chandra Law Firm LLC's lawyers have extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in cases involving non-competition agreements and unfair competition.

Private-citizen-initiated criminal charges in Ohio

Normally, criminal proceedings are initiated by a jurisdiction’s prosecuting authority, often a city or county prosecutor. But an Ohio statute, R.C. 2935.09, establishes a method through which private citizens can file criminal charges.

Public Corruption

As the general public continues to lose trust in elected officials and government workers, any allegation of public corruption has the potential to ruin your reputation.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Tax Fraud

Each year, Special Agents from IRS Criminal Investigation launch thousands of criminal investigations. The vast majority of these investigations lead to prosecution

Whistleblower Actions (False Claims Act)

But the False Claims Act is tricky, and there are many pitfalls for the unwary. Experience in these cases makes a big difference.