Innovative Legal Solutions in a Range of Litigation Disciplines

White Collar Criminal Defense

Businesses and individuals facing significant indictments often need sophisticated help to weather difficult criminal investigations and work toward a favorable resolution. Our team of experienced attorneys is prepared to defend and advocate on behalf of clients facing criminal charges at the state and federal levels, including difficult cases of government audit, alleged fraud, regulatory investigation, and more.

The attorneys with Lankford & Reed, P.L.L.C., work closely with clients, from investigation to verdict, and provide focused support throughout the legal process. In cases where prosecution is unavoidable, our attorneys are prepared to present a strong defense at trial, as well as help our clients take steps to prevent criminal or compliance issues in the future.

Commercial Litigation

Businesses, both domestic and international, that face complex litigation deserve full-service solutions. At Lankford & Reed, P.L.L.C., we are regularly trusted with sensitive trade secrets and proprietary business information, and we take our clients’ concerns seriously. We are adept litigators in matters of business disputes, complex contracts, dissolution and buyouts, shareholder rights, taxes, real estate, copyright and intellectual property, and more.

We always make our clients’ legal goals our priority, and we strongly believe in finding innovative solutions that will best fit their unique needs and plans for the future. When alternative dispute resolution makes sense for our clients, we are ready to pursue a successful resolution through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. However, we are also seasoned trial lawyers who have decades of experience taking difficult cases through litigation and beyond when alternative resolutions are not possible. We also work diligently during pre-litigation proceedings to minimize the impact on the business, brand, company representatives, and shareholders.

Civil Litigation

The law firm of Lankford & Reed, P.L.L.C., represents international and domestic clients, both institutional and individual, including significant individuals, companies, non-profit organizations, and governments. We have extensive experience in cases of civil litigation under federal securities, antitrust, labor, and racketeering laws. We provide personalized, one-on-one support for our clients, from pre-trial concerns through post-trial enforcement and other issues. Throughout negotiation, mediation, arbitration, we work to address all our clients’ concerns and carefully prepare the case for litigation should the matter move into trial.

Environmental Practice

In our pursuit of just causes, Lankford & Reed, P.L.L.C., has often assisted clients in domestic and international cases with potential environmental impact. Our experienced attorneys work with clients to resolve complex litigation and matters of transactional law in cases involving alternative energy sources, pollution and water quality, and other environmental concerns. Representative cases have included successful intervention in the placement of a toxic chemical plant in Ireland, as well as prosecution of a water pollution claim affecting an Alaskan national forest. Founder Tom Lankford has also served as Chairman of the Board of the World Foundation for the Environment and Development (WFED), which has been active in efforts to protect the environment, author biodiversity laws, educate, and improve understanding of environmental issues around the globe.