Contacted by Investigators, Served With a Subpoena, or Sent a Target Letter?
White Collar Defense Attorney in Saratoga, NY
Iseman PLLC represents professionals, executives, business owners, public officials, and other individuals in New York state and federal white collar investigations and prosecutions. We serve clients in Saratoga County, the Capital Region, and throughout upstate New York.
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White collar investigations often begin before criminal charges are filed. You may receive a grand jury subpoena, a target letter, a search warrant, a request for records, or a visit from a law enforcement agent.
A federal target letter tells a person that the Department of Justice considers them a target of a criminal investigation. It may also identify rights and offer an opportunity to communicate with the prosecutor before an indictment is sought.
Bring the document you received to your consultation. We will review it, explain what it requires, and discuss the available response.
Communications with our office are confidential.
Who defends your case
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01Charges we defend
White Collar Crimes and Investigations We Handle
Iseman PLLC represents clients in investigations, grand jury matters, criminal cases, and related proceedings involving:
- Healthcare fraud
- Medicare and Medicaid fraud
- COVID-relief and PPP loan fraud
- Public corruption and bribery
- Honest services fraud
- Investment fraud and alleged Ponzi schemes
- Securities fraud
- Procurement and contract fraud
- Mortgage and real estate fraud
- Cryptocurrency and computer fraud
- Embezzlement and other financial offenses
- Government investigations
- Internal investigations
- Grand jury subpoenas and witness representation
For more focused information, visit our pages on fraud and embezzlement, government investigations, internal investigations, and subpoena and witness counsel.
02Who defends you
Federal and State White Collar Defense, Before or After Charges
Scott Iseman represents clients in New York state courts and federal courts. He is admitted in New York, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Before founding Iseman PLLC, Scott spent seven years at O’Connell & Aronowitz, including three years as a partner. His work included complex financial-crime and public-corruption matters. In 2020, he taught a New York State Bar Association course for corporate counsel about responding to law-enforcement contact.
“The government’s power has limits. Defense counsel must test the evidence, the legal theory, and the way the government obtained its proof.”
Scott Iseman
Fraud Charges Dismissed Before Trial
A public official in a small New York municipality faced multiple fraud charges connected to allegations involving her former husband. She retained counsel from outside her area.
The defense conducted an independent investigation, reviewed the prosecution’s discovery materials, and presented its findings to the District Attorney’s Office. The charges were dismissed.
Scott Iseman’s Experience
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Your Legal Team
Michael Blasie, Trial Litigator & Appellate Counsel
Michael Blasie handles research, briefing, dispositive motions, and appeals in complex criminal and civil matters. He has practiced in New York and Colorado and previously served as a law clerk on the Colorado Court of Appeals.
His work is particularly relevant when a case depends on a legal motion, a statutory interpretation issue, or an appeal.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each matter depends on its facts, evidence, applicable law, and court.
Selected Results
Convictions overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court
Scott served on the defense trial team in a Southern District of New York public-corruption case, delivered an opening statement, and challenged the government’s fraud theory. Separate appellate counsel argued the U.S. Supreme Court proceedings, which resulted in the convictions being overturned. The later resolution required no additional prison time.
Every felony charge dismissed
Scott worked on the defense team for a New York State Senator charged by the Attorney General with felony corruption counts. The court dismissed all charges in a ten-page decision.
Not guilty on both firearm counts
The defense argued that federal agents created the alleged crime through a sting operation and that the client lacked a predisposition to commit it. The jury returned not-guilty verdicts on both firearm counts.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Scott served on the Buffalo Billion trial team, and the public-corruption dismissal occurred while he was part of a defense team at his prior firm. Client names are withheld.
Client reviews
Google Reviews of Our White Collar Defense Attorneys
“How can one compose a review for a man who pulled you from a life misery?”
“He was like the basketball coach that I actually liked and respected so I would do my best. He has a keen awareness of how things work in a world that most of us have no idea how to even communicate in…”
Jim L.Google Review
Testimonials and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Beyond this page
Practice Areas Related to White Collar Defense
White collar matters often reach into these related practices:
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions professionals ask, usually before anyone has been charged.
Should I speak with investigators before hiring a lawyer?
Do not answer substantive questions or provide documents before obtaining legal advice. Preserve the document or contact information you received, avoid deleting records, and contact a defense lawyer promptly.
I received a subpoena or target letter. What should I do?
Keep the original document and all attachments. Do not alter, destroy, or discard potentially relevant records. A lawyer can review the deadline, scope, issuing authority, and response requirements.
What does it cost to hire Iseman PLLC?
Fees depend on the type of matter, whether charges have been filed, the document requests involved, the court, and the anticipated work. The firm discusses fees before representation begins.
Will my matter remain private?
Attorney-client communications are confidential. Court filings, criminal charges, and some government actions may become public depending on the proceeding and applicable law. We can discuss the confidentiality issues that apply to your matter.
Who will handle my case?
You work directly with your attorney. Scott Iseman leads white collar defense matters, with Michael Blasie assisting on significant motions and appeals when appropriate.
Do you handle federal white collar cases?
Yes. The firm represents clients in federal matters and New York state matters, including investigations, subpoenas, criminal charges, trials, and appeals.
Do you take cases to trial?
Yes. Scott Iseman has taken approximately 35 jury trials to verdict. The firm prepares each case thoroughly while evaluating whether dismissal, negotiation, litigation, or trial serves the client’s interests.
How soon should I call?
Contact a lawyer as soon as you receive a subpoena, target letter, request from an investigator, or other government communication. Bring the document to the consultation.
Speak With a Saratoga White Collar Defense Lawyer
Bring the letter, subpoena, warrant, or business card exactly as you received it. Do not revise the document or delete related records before speaking with counsel.
Visit us
Iseman PLLC 59 Franklin StreetSaratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 633‑1528 scott@scottisemanlaw.com Get directions
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This page is general information and is not a prediction about any individual matter. Iseman PLLC, 59 Franklin Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, (518) 633-1528.