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White Collar Practice Group of the Year: Kaplan Marino
Jan 30, 2025

 Kaplan Marino secured a client's acquittal of federal bribery charges, dismissal of state charges for an attorney accused in a kickback scheme and negotiated a probated sentence for a doctor accused of over 40 state crimes, earning it a spot among the 2024 Law360 White Collar Groups of the Year.Nina...

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Richard Kaplan Named Top White Collar Attorney of 2024
Dec 18, 2024

At the beginning of his 37 years in practice, Richard D. Kaplan said his dedication to helping people during their most challenging times initially drew him to criminal law. “As my practice developed into the white-collar world, I became attracted to learning about new businesses and the psychology of the accused,”...

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Founding Partners Named Legal Visionaries by the LA Times
Nov 17, 2024

Southern California continues to thrive as a vibrant center for legal innovation and leadership, drawing some of the brightest minds in the profession. In such a high-caliber legal landscape, being recognized as a visionary is not only a reflection of exceptional skill and dedication but also an acknowledgment of one’s...

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No Time Served for Former Head of Tulare Hospital
Nov 14, 2024

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- In impact statements, the Tulare County District Attorney's office and the defense shared their arguments before a judge on Thursday afternoon in a Visalia courtroom on the years-long case against Dr. Benny Benzeevi.Dr. Benzeevi is the man behind one of the most significant cases of corruption in...

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Kaplan Marino Named Among 2025 Best Law Firms in America
Nov 6, 2024

Kaplan Marino received two Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings, recognizing firm excellence in both White Collar Defense and General Criminal Defense. In this second independently produced edition, Best Law Firms continues to recognize firms for their standout legal performance and prowess in specific metro regions and practice areas, highlighting their unwavering commitment...

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Nina Marino Named Law360 White Collar MVP
Oct 24, 2024

Nina Marino, founding partner of white collar boutique Kaplan Marino PC, secured a full acquittal for engineering firm founder Dennis Mitsunaga in a 12-week jury trial in Hawaii, and ensured that charges were dismissed against a lawyer accused by the district attorney's office in Orange County, California, of running an...

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