Charles (‘Rick’) Talisman serves as our Assistant General Counsel. On behalf of his clients, Rick has appeared in federal and state courts throughout the US, handling a broad array of complex, high-risk matters from the pre-litigation investigation stage through trial and appeal. He frequently assists clients in complex commercial litigation matters, including antitrust, banking, RICO, securities fraud and international disputes.
Rick has particular experience dealing with civil litigation matters that involve potential criminal or investigative proceedings. He works with clients to fashion strategies that will achieve their objectives in both arenas, and in conducting internal investigations.
His experience includes teaming with sophisticated experts and private investigators to develop an approach that will obtain the best results for his clients.
Rick frequently assists clients in litigating cross-border disputes, including cases involving foreign governments where matters of sovereign immunity are at issue. He has handled disputes and investigations arising from client activities in the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, Europe and Central America, and often works with foreign lawyers to achieve multi jurisdictional solutions.
Education:
- Stanford Law School, J.D., 1982
- Duke University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979
Cost
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