He brings vast experience as a prosecutor and a white collar defense lawyer to his practice, which involves crisis management, internal investigations, compliance and trial practice.

Prior to joining Hunton & Williams LLP, Tim was the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, serving as the chief law enforcement officer responsible for prosecuting federal crime and defending the United States in civil litigation.

During his tenure as United States Attorney, Tim served on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (“AGAC”), advising the Attorney General on emerging policy issues, served as Chairman of the AGAC’s Subcommittee on Enforcement Coordination, Victims Issues and Community Outreach, and was a member of the Subcommittees on Criminal Practice, Violent and Organized Crime and Civil Rights. He has testified before Congressional committees several times on issues ranging from guns to synthetic drugs to sentencing reform.

Tim’s experience includes investigations and prosecutions in a broad range of subjects including national security, financial and health care fraud, public corruption, international and national organized crime, environmental crime, money laundering and civil rights. He also has significant experience in matters involving investment advisors and unauthorized disclosure of classified information.

Before serving as the US Attorney, Tim was a partner at an international law firm where he represented individuals and business entities in white collar criminal defense matters. From 1994 to 2006, Tim served as Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Columbia and the Western District of Virginia. Prior to law school, Tim served on the staff of then-Senator Joseph R. Biden.

Relevant Experience

Negotiated resolution of landmark False Claims Act case alleging off-label promotion by major pharmaceutical manufacturer. The company pleaded guilty to misbranding, settled civil claims, paid over a billion dollars in criminal and civil fines and forfeitures, and agreed to significantly change its marketing and compliance practices.
Reached a novel restitution and remediation agreement with a financial services company which resolved claims that the company mismanaged its administration of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). The company agreed to pay a multimillion dollar settlement to current and former customers. The company was also required to establish a multimillion dollar prevention fund which will be distributed in grants to local housing organizations, helping those groups counsel distressed homeowners