The Team

Reputation. Respect. Result.

Senior Partner

James A. Whitmore, Esq

James A. Whitmore is an experienced international attorney specializing in asset recovery and financial disputes. He helps individuals and corporations reclaim confiscated or frozen funds, navigate international regulations, and ensure compliance with financial laws across jurisdictions like the U.S., Switzerland, and the U.K. His expertise includes asset recovery, international banking and finance law, sanctions compliance, and estate & trust law. He holds degrees from Harvard Law School and Cambridge University and is a Certified Financial Crime Specialist. He has a proven track record of success, including recovering millions in confiscated assets and assisting with complex inheritance disputes involving frozen funds.

Senior Partner

Regina B. Dean

Regina B. Dean is a seasoned attorney specializing in corporate law and regulatory compliance. She works with businesses and individuals to navigate complex legal issues, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and international business law. Regina’s expertise spans regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, and cross-border transactions, with a strong focus on ensuring that clients meet legal standards in jurisdictions such as the U.S., the European Union, and Asia. She holds degrees from Yale Law School and the University of Oxford and is a certified expert in international trade law. With a proven history of managing high-profile corporate deals and ensuring compliance for multinational corporations, Regina is recognized for her ability to provide strategic legal advice and drive successful outcomes in complex corporate matters.

Associate

Nicholas G. Hawkins

Nicholas G. Hawkins is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in intellectual property law and technology licensing. He helps clients protect their innovations, manage intellectual property portfolios, and navigate the complexities of patent and trademark disputes. Nicholas specializes in advising tech companies, startups, and individuals on matters related to patent law, copyright protection, software licensing, and technology commercialization. He holds degrees from Stanford Law School and the University of California, Berkeley, and is a registered patent attorney. Known for his in-depth understanding of the tech industry and his ability to handle complex IP litigation, Nicholas has successfully represented clients in high-stakes patent infringement cases and negotiated lucrative licensing agreements that have accelerated business growth.