James M. Purce

James Purce represents corporate and individual clients in criminal investigations and prosecutions, internal investigations and compliance, and civil litigation. He applies his experience across a broad range of industries including automotive and transportation, blockchain and cryptocurrency, securities, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology.

James has defended clients facing allegations brought by state and federal authorities from pre-indictment through trial. He has defended a broad range of matters, including accounting and securities violations, trade violations, wire and mail fraud, antitrust conspiracies, bribery, false claims and statements, obstruction, money laundering, and other business crimes. He has also advised clients on enforcement matters before the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as well as on compliance matters and commercial litigation.

James has substantial experience with all phases of litigation and investigations, including fact development; responding to subpoenas and other requests for documents and information; presentations to and negotiations with government agencies; witness  preparation and interviews; motions practice; and trial.

James is active in Steptoe's pro bono program. His pro bono work is focused on representing tenants facing eviction in landlord-tenant court.