Baton Rouge Louisiana White Collar Lawyers

Last updated on October 6, 2025

Our Baton Rouge criminal defense practice provides effective legal representation for people accused of financial fraud crimes and other white collar offenses.

At Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law, we serve corporate officers, public officials and private citizens who are facing felony and misdemeanor charges in state and federal courts. If you are being investigated or you have already been charged, you need experienced legal advice from a lawyer you can trust.

We Can Handle Any Fraud Charges You May Be Facing

Many white collar criminal matters involve charges of fraud. In fact, our fraud defense lawyer Thomas C. Damico has represented clients in every major bank fraud case that has taken place in Baton Rouge Federal Court over the last 25 years.

Additionally, Mr. Damico has represented insurance industry officials from eight separate companies and the State Department of Insurance in federal prosecutions and investigations in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and Shreveport federal jurisdictions.

Mr. Damico has also represented numerous physicians, attorneys, CPAs, CEOs, CFOs, board members, and corporate employees regarding mail fraud, wire fraud, extortion, embezzlement, money laundering and Medicaid fraud in over 70 separate investigations in Louisiana and Texas.

Common White Collar Crimes In Louisiana

White collar crimes often involve complex financial schemes, deceptive practices or violations of trust. While typically nonviolent, they still carry serious legal consequences. 

• Insurance fraud: Intentionally submitting false or misleading information to an insurer for benefits the person is not entitled to. This may involve exaggerating damages, staging accidents or misrepresenting medical treatments.
• Credit card fraud: Using another person’s credit card information to make purchases or withdraw funds without their authorization. This often included identity theft, counterfeit cards or online scams.
• Securities fraud: Deceptive practices in the buying or selling of stocks, bonds or other investments. Misleading investors, falsifying financial statements or insider trading are common examples.
• Bank fraud: Any scheme designed to defraud a financial institution. This could involve forging checks, misrepresenting loan applications or using false identities to access funds.
• Embezzlement: When someone entrusted with money or property misappropriates it for personal use. This can happen in workplace settings, such as diverting company funds or misusing nonprofit donations.
• Tax evasion: Deliberately avoiding tax obligations by underreporting income, inflating deductions or hiding assets. Both individuals and businesses may face scrutiny from state and federal tax authorities.
• Money laundering: Disguising illegally obtained funds to make them appear legitimate. This often involves transferring money through multiple accounts or shell companies to obscure its origin.

Some white collar offenses are felonies, resulting in extended prison terms and substantial fines. A conviction may also trigger asset forfeiture, court-ordered restitution, loss of professional licenses and lasting damage to reputation and career.

Public Officials Facing Corruption Allegations Turn To Us

Public officials who are under investigation or have been charged with white collar crimes routinely turn to Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law, for help. Our defense attorneys, Thomas C. Damico and Brent Stockstill, are experienced in cases involving charges of bribery, environmental crimes, and violations of the Hobbs Act.

Over the past 35 years, Thomas C. Damico has represented elected state and municipal officials, appointed state officials, government employees, police officers, Department of Corrections officials, judges, witnesses and co-defendants in over 35 separate investigations in state and federal courts in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport.

Such investigations included a former Louisiana governor, former secretary of state, several commissioners of insurance, state representatives, state senators, appointed officials in the Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Insurance, Department of Elections and Registrations, Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge, and East Baton Rouge Department of Public Works, as well as employees in the Department of Corrections, Baton Rouge City Police Department and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Public officials facing white collar crime allegations turn to our firm for help because they know that we will provide the best possible defense and limit media exposure throughout the entire course of the case.

FAQs: White Collar Crime In Louisiana

Below are answers to common questions about white collar crimes and their potential consequences in Louisiana.

Can white collar crime charges be brought under federal law?

Yes. Many white collar offenses violate federal statutes and may be prosecuted by agencies such as the FBI or IRS, especially when crimes cross state lines or involve large sums of money.

Can I lose my job or professional license if convicted?

Yes. A conviction can lead to termination of employment and disciplinary action by licensing boards, particularly in regulated professions such as law, medicine or finance.

Can someone be charged if they made a mistake without intending fraud?

Possibly. While intent is a key factor in many white collar cases, individuals may still face investigation or charges if their actions caused financial harm or violated laws, even without deliberate deception.

Protect your reputation and future. Call us today.

We provide free initial consultations at our law firm in East Baton Rouge Parish and will meet at prison facilities for a nominal fee. If you have questions about our firm or need effective, confidential defense against state or federal charges, contact us today.