Adam S. Hoffinger

Adam S. Hoffinger is a Professorial Lecturer in Law and adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Law, while maintaining an active practice as a partner at Greenberg Traurig LLP in Washington, DC.

Education:

• BA, Trinity College
• JD, Fordham University

His expertise spans white collar criminal defense, complex civil litigation, and regulatory compliance with deep specialization in securities enforcement, healthcare fraud (including False Claims Act/"qui tam" cases), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, export sanctions, criminal tax matters, money laundering, antitrust violations, and bankruptcy-related litigation. His practice emphasizes high-stakes government investigations, internal corporate probes, and defense of executives from major corporations and government officials facing federal/state criminal charges.

Professional Recognition:

• Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
• Chambers USA recognition for "immense talent as a trial lawyer" and "strong advocacy skills"
• The Legal 500 United States recognition as "an aggressive trial advocate"
• Benchmark Litigation recognition as "celebrated government investigations practitioner"
• Government Investigations Attorney of the Year (LMG Life Sciences, 2015)
• Life Sciences Star (LMG Life Sciences, 2013-2015)
• National Law Journal's "Hot Defense List" for Anti-Kickback Statute jury trial victory
• Director’s Award for Superior Performance, U.S. Department of Justice (1990)
• Consistent recognition in The Best Lawyers in America, Washingtonian Magazine, and Washington DC Super Lawyers

Mr. Hoffinger served as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (1985-1990), has instructed at Georgetown University Law Center's National Institute of Trial Advocacy since 1992, and serves on Fordham University School of Law's alumni board.