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The Odd Couple of Criminal Justice: Level Legal
Feb 28, 2025

Kaplan Marino is pleased to announce that Nina Marino will be appearing on Level Legal’s Level Table Live livestream on February 25 at noon Central with Joe D. Whitley. The program is called “The Odd Couple of Criminal Justice: Two Legal Heavyweights, One Candid Conversation.” They will discuss the pivotal moments that...

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The Fast and The Fervent
Feb 18, 2025

In 2013, Nina Marino, co-founder of the white-collar defense firm Kaplan Marino in Los Angeles, was representing a charter school operator charged with embezzlement and misuse of public funds. During her opening, she produced a large binder of minutes from the charter school’s meetings—an important detail to show that the...

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All Partners Recognized as Leading Lawyers in Los Angeles
Feb 13, 2025

Kaplan Marino proudly announces that all partners have been recognized as Leading Lawyers in Los Angeles by Doyle's Guide.The 2025 listing of leading Los Angeles White Collar Crime, Corporate Crime & Regulatory Investigations Lawyers details attorneys practising in white collar crime, corporate crime and investigations by regulatory bodies within the...

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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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