Henry Baskerville is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in complex commercial litigation, white-collar criminal investigations, government contracting matters and construction disputes. He serves as an outside general counsel to small businesses and startups in a wide variety of industries. He has tried dozens of cases before judges, juries and arbitrators and prides himself on knowing the cases inside and out.
Baskerville represents individual and corporate clients in a wide variety of commercial disputes in state and federal court and in arbitration. He handles complex commercial litigation matters involving:
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Fraud
- Fraudulent transfers
- Trade secrets, restrictive covenants
- Breach of contract
- Disputes over the ownership of closely held companies
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2027 | White Collar Criminal Defense, Investigations |
White-Collar Defense
Baskerville defends clients in all phases of criminal investigations, from the initial government inquiry through trial and appeal. He handles bank, mail, securities and tax fraud matters, anti-trust prosecutions, including under the Sherman and Clayton Acts, and public corruption proceedings. Henry manages grand jury investigations, responds to government evidentiary demands and oversees large joint-defense groups.
He also conducts internal investigations for businesses and institutions that are concerned about potential legal violations or are facing government probes. He interviews employees, reviews business records and consults with senior management to develop an effective response strategy. In addition, Baskerville assists businesses in setting up compliance programs designed to minimize unlawful conduct.
Government Contracting
Baskerville represents businesses in civil and criminal investigations related to government contracts under the False Claims Act and other statutes. He also conducts related internal investigations and helps clients implement compliance programs designed to help them meet government contracting requirements.
Construction Litigation
Baskerville has a background in the industry and represents clients from multinational construction conglomerates to small local contractors in a broad range of disputes with owners, the government and subcontractors.