Gerard Michael Karam
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Jerry is the Co-Chair of the White Collar Defense and Investigations Group. He has significant experience as a private and government litigator assisting individual and corporate clients in complex criminal and civil matters. A former U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, he brings a depth of knowledge and strategy to complex civil and criminal matters, internal corporate investigations, civil enforcement actions, regulatory matters and commercial litigation. He has successfully navigated a range of tax, health care, business fraud and compliance matters. As U.S. Attorney, Jerry led successful investigations and prosecutions of civil and criminal health care fraud, tax evasion, False Claims Act, bank fraud and wire fraud matters. He also led the defense of the United States of America in medical malpractice cases. Under his leadership, the Middle District launched its first E-Litigation Unit, Civil Rights Unit and Appellate Division. He was selected to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Subcommittees on White Collar Crime, Civil Rights and Controlled Substances. Prior to his appointment as U.S. attorney, Jerry was a prominent complex civil and criminal litigator in private practice where he successfully tried to verdict dozens of cases, including matters pertaining to civil rights, criminal law, commercial litigation and health care. He also served as General Counsel to the Housing Authority of Lackawanna County for 12 years and as the Chief Public Defender in Lackawanna County for 10 years. Jerry is a past president of the Lackawanna Bar Association, a certified Mediator for the Lackawanna Court of Common Pleas, a certified Act 120 instructor, and a member of the Drug Court Development Team of Lackawanna County. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Northeast Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (as well as past director), and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is the past director of the Lackawanna County Pro Bono Inc. For the past 15 years, Jerry has been a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania, serving as president since 2017. He is also a board member of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania and for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service of Lackawanna County. Attorney Karam has been past director of the Franklin Security Bank, the Diocese of Scranton School District, and the St. Claire’s School in Scranton. He is a past president and member of the Scranton Preparatory School Alumni Board of Governors.
About Criminal Defense Law
Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.