Three Disciplines. One Focus.
Securities Enforcement. Criminal Investigations. Litigation.

A Different Kind of Investigations & Litigation Boutique.

SECIL combines the sophistication of a large-firm practice with the agility, strategic focus, and personal attention of an elite boutique—delivering highly tailored counsel in the moments that matter most.

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Legal Strategy Backed by Modern Investigative Capabilities.

SECIL leverages advanced forensic analytics, technology-assisted review, and AI-enabled investigative workflows to manage complex, data-intensive matters with greater efficiency, defensibility, and strategic insight.

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Nationally & Globally Engaged.

SECIL represents clients facing investigations, disputes, and regulatory scrutiny that span industries, jurisdictions, and international markets.

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Built for High-Stakes Matters.

SECIL represents companies, executives, financial professionals, and individuals navigating investigations, enforcement actions, complex litigation, and reputational risk where the consequences are significant and the pressure is real.

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Why Clients Turn to SECIL

Insider Perspective

Former SEC, DOJ, and FINRA experience informs how we navigate investigations, enforcement actions, and regulatory risk.

Financial Sophistication

CPAs, forensic investigators, and litigation counsel equipped for complex financial and data-intensive matters.

Proven Under Pressure

Experienced handling high-stakes disputes, investigations, and enforcement matters against sophisticated adversaries.

Human-Centered Counsel

We never lose sight of the people, businesses, and reputations behind every matter.

The People Behind SECIL

Experienced counsel for investigations, enforcement actions, complex disputes, and high-stakes matters.

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     Lionel André

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       Jared André

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        David E. Carney

        202.638.3344

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          Janet DeCosta

          301.706.1983

          BJHaskin@secillaw.com

            B. Jonathan Haskin

            301.807.5670‬

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              John Irving

              703.405.7974

              ckirchert@secillaw.com

                Cory Kirchert

                703.615.9216

                iknauer@secillaw.com

                  Ivan Knauer

                  571.314.5469

                  amorse@secillaw.com

                    Adriaen Morse

                    240.660.1682‬

                    pmurray@secillaw.com

                      Patrick B. Murray

                      703.626.1478

                      wolsen@secillaw.com

                        William Olsen

                        202.642.0679

                        jrowley@secillaw.com

                          John Rowley

                          On the Record

                          Strategic commentary from the front lines of high-stakes investigations and disputes.

                          Keeping the FOCUS on Data Analytics and False Claims

                          By Jonathan Haskin, David E. Carney

                          Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a False Claims Act (FCA) initiative to enhance its relationships with data miners—individuals and ent ...
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                          Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Achieves Its First FCA Resolution Associated with a DEI Program

                          By David Carney, Adriaen Morse, and Jonathan Haskin | SECIL Law PLLC

                          On April 10, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) resolved False Claims Act (FCA) claims arising out of a federal contractor’s implementation of a div ...
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                          The Supreme Court’s Reversal of IEEPA-Based Tariffs Ushers in Refund Rush

                          By David Carney, Adriaen Morse, Lionel Andre, and Cory Kirchert, Partners, SECIL Law PLLC | Washington, DC

                          On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump Administration’s tariffs purpo ...
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                          Who We Represent

                          Public and private companies. Government contractors. Executives. Financial professionals. Investors. Individuals facing investigations, litigation, enforcement actions, and reputational risk.

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                          When We're Called

                          When a subpoena arrives. When regulators start asking questions. When businesses, careers, investments, and reputations are on the line.

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                          How We Help

                          SECIL combines legal judgment, investigative experience, financial sophistication, and modern analytical capabilities to guide clients through complex, high-pressure matters with clarity and strategy.

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