Michael J. Ciatti (Mike)

• Represented a Fortune 100 financial institution in parallel investigations by the Department of Justice and other agencies, such as the SEC, IRS, OCC and various State Attorneys General, as well as parallel class action litigation.
• Represented Jetcraft Corporation and others in decade-long adversary proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California alleging various causes of action including breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, RICO, unfair trade practices and fraudulent transfers.
• Representing Jetcraft Corporation in litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia alleging breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract.
• Represented two pharmaceutical manufacturers in separate False Claims Act matters, one in Texas state court alleging kickback violations related to patient services programs and one in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleging government pricing violations.
• Successfully represented a multinational pharmaceutical company in an indemnification claim related to breached representations and warranties in a stock purchase agreement.
• Representing Freddie Mac in litigation in various federal courts over the Third Amendment to Freddie Mac’s Stock Purchase Agreement with the Department of Treasury.
• Successfully represented Freddie Mac in more than 40 state-wide class actions in federal courts around the country regarding the constitutionality and scope of its Congressionally mandated tax exemption.
• Obtained summary judgment for Freddie Mac in suit by mortgage brokers in United States District Court for the Central District of California that included antitrust and defamation claims. Obtained dismissal of suit by mortgage brokers against Freddie Mac in United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama that included defamation, intentional interference with contract and conspiracy claims.
• Defeated motion for preliminary injunction and obtained dismissal of complaint in suit brought against Freddie Mac in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota alleging violations of the 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution related to the Home Affordable Modification Program.
• Defended a professional service firm in lawsuits brought in various federal and state courts alleging, among other things, fraud, malpractice and RICO violations.
• Defended Mylan Laboratories in a four-week jury trial in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia involving antitrust claims arising from exclusive supply agreements with API producers.
• Represented The Coca-Cola Company with respect to government investigations related to whistleblower allegations.
• Represented a legal permanent resident before the United States Supreme Court and lower courts in his successful appeal regarding the scope of a federal criminal statute that defines “crimes of violence” and provides a basis for removal from the U.S.
• Represented a major textile company against its insurer in a $1.1 billion property loss and business interruption claim resulting from an industrial catastrophe.
• Obtained dismissal of claims against individual defendants in a lawsuit brought in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York alleging breach of contract, fraud and RICO violations, arising out of partnership disputes related to shopping mall management.

Mike Ciatti focuses on representing clients in all stages of civil litigation and government investigations. Mike represents clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, aviation, and healthcare and in matters involving a wide range of statutory, common law and contractual issues. Mike is also the Deputy Office Managing Partner for our Washington, D.C., office.