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Robert Sirianni
Immigration LawNavigating the Federal Immigration System: A Complete Guide
An in-depth guide to the federal immigration system, covering visa categories, green card applications, deportation defense, asylum claims, and the complex interplay between USCIS, immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Civil RightsFederal Civil Rights Litigation: Section 1983 and Beyond
A comprehensive guide to federal civil rights litigation, focusing on 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims against state actors, qualified immunity defenses, excessive force cases, employment discrimination, and the procedures for bringing civil rights claims in federal court.
White Collar CrimeFederal White-Collar Crime: Investigation, Defense, and Resolution
A detailed guide to federal white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions, including securities fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and RICO charges. Covers the investigation process, defense strategies, plea negotiations, and trial considerations.
Drug OffensesFederal Drug Offenses: Charges, Penalties, and Defense Strategies
A detailed guide to federal drug crimes, including drug trafficking, distribution, conspiracy, and possession charges. Covers mandatory minimum sentences, the federal drug scheduling system, cooperation agreements, and defense strategies for drug-related offenses.
BankruptcyFederal Bankruptcy Law: Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Explained
A thorough guide to federal bankruptcy law, explaining the differences between Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 11 reorganization, and Chapter 13 wage earner plans. Covers eligibility requirements, the automatic stay, exemptions, discharge, and post-bankruptcy considerations.
Employment LawFederal Employment Law: Your Rights in the Workplace
A comprehensive guide to federal employment law, covering workplace discrimination, harassment, wage and hour regulations, family and medical leave, whistleblower protections, and the process for filing complaints with federal agencies.
Tax LawFederal Tax Law: IRS Audits, Tax Fraud, and Dispute Resolution
A comprehensive guide to federal tax controversies, including IRS audit procedures, tax fraud investigations, civil and criminal penalties, offers in compromise, installment agreements, and the role of the U.S. Tax Court in resolving disputes.
Environmental LawFederal Environmental Law: Compliance, Enforcement, and Litigation
A guide to major federal environmental statutes, EPA enforcement actions, citizen suits, and compliance strategies. Covers the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA (Superfund), RCRA, and NEPA, with practical guidance for businesses and individuals facing environmental liability.
Intellectual PropertyFederal Intellectual Property Law: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
A comprehensive guide to federal intellectual property protection, covering patent prosecution and litigation, trademark registration and enforcement, copyright law, and trade secret protection under the Defend Trade Secrets Act.
Appellate PracticeThe Federal Appeals Process: Taking Your Case to the Circuit Courts
A practical guide to federal appellate procedure, covering the notice of appeal, standards of review, brief writing, oral argument, and the unique procedures of the U.S. Courts of Appeals. Includes strategies for preserving issues for appeal and maximizing chances of success.
Securities LawFederal Securities Fraud: SEC Enforcement and Criminal Prosecution
A guide to federal securities enforcement, covering SEC investigations, insider trading, market manipulation, Ponzi schemes, and the intersection of civil and criminal securities proceedings. Includes defense strategies and the role of whistleblowers.