Lance Clarke is a nationally recognized trial attorney with extensive experience in white-collar crime, criminal defense, RICO cases, fraud, money laundering, and complex civil litigation. As a former public defender in New York City, he has successfully litigated hundreds of hearings and trials, earning a reputation for his strategic insight, adaptability under pressure, and ability to deliver results in high-stakes cases.
Lance is a trusted legal advocate and advisor to individuals, corporations, and executives facing criminal and civil charges, government investigations, contract disputes, and corporate crises. He provides strategic counsel to clients navigating federal subpoenas and C-suite executives managing corporate challenges, executive compensation matters, and high-profile litigation.
Throughout his career, Lance has successfully represented financial executives, public officials, Fortune 100 companies, entertainers, and victims of civil rights violations. His work has led to multimillion-dollar settlements, declinations of prosecutions, and landmark defense victories. Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Top-Rated White-Collar Crime Attorney and named among New York’s Top 100 Trial Attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers, Lance is widely respected in the legal field. His strategic insight, innovative problem-solving, and client-focused approach make him a sought-after legal mind in the industry.
Beyond the courtroom, Lance is a driving force in the legal profession. He has handled international extradition cases for political figures, advised executives and politicians on crisis management, served on judicial screening committees selecting future judges, mentored young attorneys in federal practice, served on the transition team for New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and is an adjunct law professor training the next generation of trial attorneys.
Lance has held leadership roles on the Board of Directors for the New York State Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and serves as a Board Member and Adviser to the CEO of Exalt Youth, an organization dedicated to empowering New York City’s youth. His commitment to community impact has earned him recognition from the Boy Scouts of America and other leading organizations and has led to invitations to speak at universities both domestically and internationally, including the University of Oxford.
A sought-after legal analyst, Lance provides expert insights on trial strategy, government investigations, and legal trends. His expertise has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and major news networks, including BBC World News, Fox News, ABC World News, CBS News, NBC News, Court TV, and the Law & Crime Network.