"We understand that this practice involves representation of clients in matters that not only involve and property, but foremost involve our clients freedom. We are keenly aware that the stakes are extremely high, " say Leventhal & Slaughter, and "we interact daily with governmental authorities, both state and federal, that often seem to have unlimited resources to achieve their goals."

At Leventhal & Slaughter, P.A., founding partners Bob Leventhal and Harrison "Butch " Slaughter have more than six decades of combined experience, each having served in the United States Department of Justice as well as the United States Attorney's Office in Orlando.

Before co-founding Leventhal & Slaughter, P.A., 18 years ago, Mr. Leventhal, who graduated from the University of Florida Law School, was a trial attorney and special prosecutor for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and spent 11 years as an assistant U.S. attorney in Orlando, the last two of which he served as the Chief Assistant United States Attorney.

Mr. Slaughter graduated with honors from George Washington University School of Law. Upon gradation he was a special trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Tax Division, with trial assignments in the Southeastern region of the United States. He served for four years as an assistant U.S. attorney and with Leventhal prosecuted individuals and businesses charged with violating federal laws.

"Each client, whether a business or a person, presents a unique set of issues and facts. Each case is, in reality, a problem awaiting a solution. "Our goal is to first understand the problem, then bring our experience and energy to find the best possible resolution, " say Leventhal and Slaughter.

Leventhal and Slaughter pride themselves on the fact that the firm uses the most sophisticated technology available so that the lawyers can successfully handle the largest, most document intensive cases. "Although we have purposely kept the firm small, we handle large, complex matters more effectively than mid-size or large national firms due to our unique document management capabilities, " they say.

The firms case load includes bank and tax fraud, Medicare fraud, securities violations, theft of trade secrets, government contract fraud, money laundering, racketeering, among others.

Leventhal & Slaughter, P.A. is an "AV " rated firm within the listings of Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell solicits confidential opinions via written questionnaires from members of the Bar, including members of the judiciary. According to Martindale-Hubbell, "An AV Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity."

In addition, both Leventhal and Slaughter have personally earned the "AV " rating, and are listed in Martindale-Hubbell 's register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Leventhal & Slaughter, P.A. is also listed in Chambers, USA as a leading litigation firm in the areas of white collar crime and government investigation.

Both partners Robert Alan Leventhal and Harrison Terry Slaughter, Jr. were recently named to The Best Lawyers in America.