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Charles W. Blau, JD


Charles W. Blau, JD, is an attorney, in private practice, in Dallas, Texas. He focuses his practice on the representation of individuals and entities that are accused of white collar crimes. Mr. Blau assists companies in discrete internal investigations both before and during governmental inquiries. He also aids corporations in fashioning, enacting and administering compliance and ethics programs. He regularly advises clients how to prevent and detect criminal, civil and administrative problems, often in conjunction with independent accountants and investigators. His practice concentration and experience includes criminal law and litigation: Tax Fraud, Criminal Anti-Trust and Securities Fraud, Defense Procurement Fraud, Environmental Crimes, Health Care Fraud, Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Crimes. Mr. Blau was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana in 1976 and held various federal prosecutorial positions through 1987, including Associate Deputy Attorney General of the United States. He is a prolific author and speaker. He is an active member of the ABA White Collar Crime Subcommittee and served as a co-chair of the Southwest Regional Committee of the organization. He is member of the Florida, Indiana and Texas bar associations as well as many other professional organizations. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, his law degree from the University of Louisville and his L.L.M. in taxation from Georgetown University.