The Morris Law Firm, P.A. can help defend your future from white collar crime charges, regardless of their severity. Melinda Morris, managing partner of The Morris Law Firm, P.A., is an experienced white collar crime attorney and former state prosecutor. She represents clients throughout St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Seminole, Bradenton, Largo, and nearby areas in these cases.
Additionally, Ms. Morris received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree concurrently with her Law Degree from Stetson University. This unique combination of business legal education is of critical importance and can benefit the defense of your case. The Morris Law Firm is licensed to practice in both State and Federal Court.
St. Petersburg White Collar Crime Lawyer
A “white collar crime” is a class of crimes committed by professionals, business people and public officials that generally involves a deliberate attempt to mislead others. Most white collar crimes involve some form of theft or fraudulent representation for the purpose of obtaining money under misleading circumstances. Read more information about the following white collar crime offenses in Florida:
- Mortgage Fraud
- Grand Theft
- Scheme to Defraud
- Embezzlement / Employee Theft
- Healthcare Fraud
- Telemarketing Fraud
- Accounting Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
Most white collar offenders are ordinary people who for a multitude of reasons make rash or uncharacteristically poor decisions. They see their way out of difficulty through illegal and fraudulent means. Often, a good defense can be found for these situations. Often, white collar crimes are prosecuted by the federal government. It is critical that your defense team is experienced in the federal court system.