A. John Pappalardo
Shareholder; Boston Chair; Co-Chair, Global White Collar Criminal Defense PracticeatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Boston, MA
Practicing general in Boston since 1974.
- 52+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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A. John Pappalardo is a shareholder; boston chair; co-chair, global white collar criminal defense practice based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Litigation. A. has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 52 years
- Known for
- General · Health Care · Litigation
- Handles General, Health Care, and Litigation matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About A. John Pappalardo: A. John Pappalardo is a shareholder; boston chair; co-chair, global white collar criminal defense practice based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Litigation. A. has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
A. John Pappalardo represents clients in Boston, Massachusetts across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About A. John Pappalardo
A. John Pappalardo focuses his international practice on federal white collar criminal defense, representing corporations and individuals in federal and international investigations. With 45 years of litigation experience, he represents clients in matters relating to FCPA issues, SEC investigations, fraud, banking investigations including money laundering, insider trading, RICO, global anticorruption, and other white collar crimes. John’s clients include numerous corporations and businesses, attorneys, U.S. Congressmen, medical doctors, members of the federal judiciary, and three former or current foreign heads of state. John has conducted many significant representations, including the landmark case in which he represented former YUKOS Oil Company CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was on trial for fraud and tax evasion. He currently represents and has represented Fortune 500 companies in connection with their business dealings on five continents. Additionally, John represents companies and their boards of directors, including structuring and conducting internal investigations, developing compliance guidelines, and implementing compliance programs.
Prior to joining the firm, John was the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and a Commissioner of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission.
Concentrations
•White collar criminal defense •Foreign Corrupt Practices Act •Anti-money laundering •Internal investigations •Securities fraud •Health care fraud and abuse •Public corruption •Campaign finance •Financial institution fraud •Medical ethics •Commercial bribery •Defense procurement fraud •Bankruptcy fraud •Computer fraud •Criminal tax •Regulatory matters
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Honoree, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 'Hall of Fame,' 2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Litigation - Securities, 2006-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2004-2024 •'Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts,' 2004-2005 •Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Criminal Defense White Collar,' 2022-2024 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2016-2019 •Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Awarded, 'Best of Class,' The Best of the U.S. LLC, 2007 •Listed, Who's Who in America •Received, 'Law & Justice' Award, Massachusetts Sons of Italy •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Credentials
Education
Suffolk University Law School
J.D. · 1974
Bowdoin College
B.A. Government · 1971
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Massachusetts Suprem
1974 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Boston Bar Association •Member, Massachusetts Bar Association •Past Director, Bowdoin Club of Boston •Adjunct Professor, Harvard University Law School, Advanced Topics in Criminal Law, 1990-2002
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Locations
Office locations
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
One International Place, Suite 2000
Boston, MA 02110
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does A. John Pappalardo practice?
A. John Pappalardo focuses on General, Health Care, Litigation, Personal Injury, and White Collar.
Where is A. John Pappalardo located?
A. John Pappalardo primarily serves clients in Boston, Massachusetts, with an office at One International Place, Suite 2000.
How experienced is A. John Pappalardo?
A. John Pappalardo has 52 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1974.
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