Business Details
Trusted Legal Advocacy in Kansas City, MO
Graves Garrett Greim represents businesses and individuals nationwide in commercial litigation, white collar criminal defense litigation, and compliance and internal investigations. With more than a century of combined legal experience, we offer comprehensive solutions to complex legal problems while maintaining a commitment to client service. Our attorneys have successfully navigated high-stakes cases involving healthcare enforcement, False Claims Act violations, tax controversies, and election law disputes. We leverage diverse backgrounds from positions within government agencies and law enforcement to provide strategic counsel. Our practice areas span corporate compliance, data privacy, professional liability, and regulatory challenges.We prioritize pragmatic approaches to business disputes while defending clients in state and federal courts. Our track record includes landmark cases protecting free speech and election rights, as well as resolving disputes through mediation. We maintain a national reputation for excellence through recognitions from legal publications and peer organizations. Our team includes former prosecutors, FBI agents, and certified mediators who bring credibility to every engagement. We emphasize transparency in communication and dedicate ourselves to achieving optimal outcomes for clients facing critical legal challenges.
Services
White Collar Defense
Commercial Litigation
False Claims Act
Election Law
Data Privacy
Tax Controversies
Healthcare Enforcement
Corporate Compliance
Mediation Services
Internal Investigations
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of combined legal experience across diverse practice areas.
- Our attorneys include former federal prosecutors and a former FBI agent.
- We handle complex cases involving healthcare enforcement and white collar defense.
- Our team has earned recognitions from Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America.
- We maintain a national practice with a track record in high-profile litigation.
Services
White Collar Defense
We represent clients facing federal and state criminal investigations, leveraging former prosecutorial experience to navigate complex frameworks. Our team includes a former FBI agent and certified investigators with expertise in False Claims Act cases. We focus on minimizing reputational damage while developing defense strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances and legal precedents.
False Claims Act
Our attorneys defend companies and individuals in whistleblower litigation across multiple jurisdictions. With former Department of Justice leadership roles, we combine white collar defense expertise with investigative resources to resolve high-stakes fraud allegations. The practice includes parallel civil and criminal matter management for healthcare providers and regulated industries.
Election Law
We protect constitutional rights through Section 1983 litigation challenging governmental restrictions on political speech. Our team represents advocacy groups and candidates in administrative proceedings while developing public interest litigation strategies. This practice combines complex litigation experience with First Amendment protections in state and federal courts nationwide.
Healthcare Enforcement
We defend healthcare providers against anti-kickback, Stark Law, and billing fraud allegations. Our representation includes matters before CMS, state licensing boards, and Attorney General investigations. We advise on contractual agreements and certificate of need applications while managing parallel regulatory disputes to protect provider reputations.
Corporate Compliance
We counsel businesses on government contract compliance including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act standards. Our practice addresses False Claims Act risks, healthcare fraud prevention, and debarment avoidance strategies. We develop compliance programs tailored to industry-specific regulatory challenges in both federal and state contracting environments.
People
Todd P. Graves
Partner
Former U.S. Attorney with extensive trial experience in complex litigation and appellate matters. Provides strategic counsel in white collar defense and regulatory compliance cases.
Nathan F. Garrett
Partner
Former federal prosecutor and certified mediator specializing in False Claims Act litigation. Leads whistleblower case defenses and internal investigations for corporate clients nationwide.
Edward D. Greim
Partner
Focuses on election law and constitutional litigation, representing advocacy groups in high-profile First Amendment cases. Combines regulatory expertise with appellate litigation skills.
Lucinda Luetkemeyer
Partner
Specializes in healthcare enforcement defense and compliance matters. Advises providers on Stark Law, CMS regulations, and licensing board disputes across multiple states.
Paul Brothers
Partner
Handles complex commercial litigation and regulatory challenges for businesses. Focuses on antitrust issues, contract disputes, and state compliance requirements in multi-jurisdictional cases.
Questions
What practice areas does Graves Garrett Greim specialize in?
We specialize in white collar criminal defense, False Claims Act litigation, election law, healthcare enforcement, corporate compliance, and commercial litigation nationwide.
Do you handle cases outside Missouri?
Yes, our attorneys represent clients in state and federal courts across the United States for litigation, regulatory compliance, and internal investigations.
What experience does your team have in healthcare law?
Our healthcare enforcement team includes former prosecutors and regulatory experts with decades of experience defending providers against billing fraud, Stark Law, and CMS investigations.
Can you assist with government investigations?
Yes, we provide strategic defense for clients facing federal or state investigations, leveraging former prosecutorial experience to develop proactive response strategies.
How do you approach complex litigation cases?
We combine white collar defense expertise with mediation capabilities, focusing on pragmatic solutions while maintaining readiness for aggressive courtroom representation when necessary.
