Partner Thomas C. Rotko was recently named by Forbes Advisor as one of the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York City for 2024. Rotko is included among just 10 New York City lawyers selected for their depth of experience in criminal defense.
The Forbes Advisor editorial team noted that as a former Assistant District Attorney, Rotko is “highly flexible” and has “handled hundreds of felony cases.” The researchers went on to say that Rotko “understands how prosecutors approach common criminal cases, giving him an edge in the courtroom. One of his recent cases was a full acquittal of all criminal charges for a former manager of a community bank charged with grand larceny and mortgage fraud.”
To select the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York City, Forbes Advisor analyzed and weighed factors that legal professionals and consumers value in an attorney’s qualifications. After assigning weighted scores to hundreds of data points, the editors narrowed the field down based on seven key criteria including:
- Legal experience
- Special licenses & certifications
- Ethics and bar disciplinary measures
- Legal thought leadership
- Education & employment background
- Scholarly lectures & writings
- Awards & Honors
Thomas C. Rotko practices in the areas of criminal defense and regulatory investigations. He has successfully represented individuals and entities in a wide range of cases and investigations undertaken by federal and state prosecutors. He also has significant experience representing individuals under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the New York City Department of Investigation, and other regulatory agencies. Tom’s recent cases have involved allegations of mortgage fraud, tax fraud, telemarketing fraud, government corruption, securities fraud, insider trading, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, violations of OFAC and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, environmental crimes, and antitrust violations.