Holly Drumheller Butler

Represented a luxury yacht sales company in successfully resolving a False Claims Act investigation triggered by allegations of import duty underpayment. Following civil investigative demands from the Department of Justice and involvement of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, our strategic advocacy included educating government attorneys, including the associate chief counsel for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the proper application of complex import tax regulations and duty calculation methodologies. The comprehensive defense resulted in the government declining to intervene in the qui tam complaint and the relator voluntarily dismissing the underlying sealed lawsuit with minimal business disruption for the client.

Conducted an internal investigation of a global company regarding certain tax practices in over 70 countries and resolved related issues with all foreign jurisdictions.

Conducted an internal investigation of a global company regarding certain state tax discrepancies and resolved related issues with regulatory authorities.

Conducted an internal investigation for a global business advisory firm stemming from a whistle-blower complaint regarding financial issues.

Represented a healthcare company in Department of Justice’s investigation of alleged False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute violations.

Conducted an internal investigation of an insurance company regarding certain investment issues and resolved related issues with several state regulatory authorities.

Served as counsel to former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen in connection with his independent review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory processes surrounding potential mining development in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Prosecuted a cost recovery/allocation action against several potentially responsible parties related to the Providence, Rhode Island Superfund site on behalf of a large power tools manufacturer in the District of Rhode Island.