Edward B. MacMahon, Jr. Attorney at Law
Edward B. MacMahon, Jr. has 30-plus years of first chair trial practice experience in state and federal courts. Representing clients facing a range of legal issues requiring extensive pre-trial preparation, management of attorneys and staff and extended trials. MacMahon works closely with you to identify legal needs and develop effective strategies to meet your goals.
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Criminal Litigation

Edward B. MacMahon, Jr. is a seasoned criminal litigation attorney with the experience to face the challenges brought by this unique practice area. MacMahon has defended clients in a wide range of criminal cases from wire fraud, public corruption to a range of national security cases such as espionage charges and terrorism charges.
MacMahon is an aggressive attorney with the expertise and professionalism to mount a rigorous and strong defense—exhausting all avenues to secure the best possible outcome.
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Criminal Litigation

In today’s litigious and complicated society, disputes and conflict requiring legal interaction is probable, if not unavoidable even in the civil arena. When you find yourself in such a situation, the competent and experienced legal representation of Edward B. MacMahon, Jr. is available. MacMahon has the legal knowledge, courtroom experience, and personal resolve to aggressively pursue and achieve the best possible outcome for your legal matter.

In Washington, D.C. and Virginia, we represent clients in a range of civil matters including:

  • Business and Shareholder Disputes
  • Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
  • Wills, Trusts, and Estate Disputes
  • Contract Disputes
  • Class Action / Shareholder Litigation
  • Workplace Accidents
  • False Claims Act (Qui Tam)
  • Automobile Cases including Accidents with Trucks

Contact Edward B. MacMahon, Jr., Attorney at Law, to represent you!

Edward B. MacMahon, Jr.

Edward B. MacMahon, Jr.

Attorney at Law

Focus

A nationally recognized attorney with more than 30 years of first chair trial practice experience in numerous state, federal, and international courts. His focus is on white collar criminal defense, national security cases, public corruption, as well as a wide range of civil cases, including wrongful death and personal injury claims. He also represents individuals before grand jury investigations as well as officers and directors involved in SEC investigations and internal corporate investigations.

Recognized

    MacMahon is widely known to his peers as an attorney who excels as a counselor and advocate in and out of the Courtroom. His legal career started as a law clerk in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and has spanned representation of individuals charged with major crimes from the time of the Iran Contra Scandal, the September 11 attacks, and in numerous public corruption investigations.
    MacMahon is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been recognized in numerous publications over the years as among the preeminent lawyers in his field.
Community Recognition

Accolades

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1985-1986

Professional Experience

The Honorable Claude M. Hilton
Chief Judge, United States District Court
For The Eastern District of Virginia
Law Clerk

Connections and Support

Professional Orginizations

Admitted to practice in state and federal courts:
Commonwealth of Virginia
District of Columbia

Member of Bar
State of New York
U.S. Supreme Court
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

World Community

International Professional Organizations

Admitted to Bar of the International Criminal Court.
Admitted toDefense Bar for Special Tribunal for Lebanon at The Hague.
Member of the International Criminal Bar

Path to Esquire

Education

Tulane University School of Law, J.D.
University of Virginia, B.A.

Trust and Reliance

Clearance

Top Secret-SCI (Granted 2002/Renewed 2019)

Work and Achievement

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

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November 6, 2019

United States v. Jerry Chun Shing Lee

In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Representation of former CIA agent charged with conspiracy to commit espionage with agents of the Peoples Republic of…
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November 6, 2019

The Estate of Hazel Mumpower v. Pinnacle Trucking

In the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Wrongful Death action filed for the decedent’s estate arising from tractor trailer crash with single motor vehicle in…
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November 6, 2019

Bryanston Group v. Empire Resorts

In the Supreme Court for the County of New York; lead counsel for foreign national in civil case seeking the redemption of $30 million in preferred shares in a casino…
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November 6, 2019

United States v. Lee Calhoun

In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; representation of client charged with federal campaign finance violations surrounding corruption investigation of the Mayor of the District of…
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November 6, 2019

United States v. April Spittle

In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia; campaign finance prosecution surrounding donations to Clinton Campaign.
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November 6, 2019

United States v. Mark Zachares

In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; representation of former Counsel to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in matter related to the prosecution of Jack Abramoff…
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November 6, 2019

Tamam v. Fransbank

In the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; representation of Lebanese Bank in civil case alleging violations of Alien Tort Claims Act. Case dismissed with…
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November 6, 2019

United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, et. al.

In the Military Commissions Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; representation of co-defendant Walid Bin Attash who was facing the death penalty in relation to the attacks of September 11, 2001; representation in…
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November 6, 2019

United States v. Ali Al-Timimi

In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Criminal action involving allegations of Solicitation of Conspiracy to Wage War and other Firearms Charges. Case currently on…
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November 6, 2019

John W. Kluge Trust v. Trump Virginia

In the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia; representation of Kluge Trust in dispute over sale of real estate to Trump Interests. Case settled. Suit alleging fraud in the inducement…
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November 6, 2019

Carpathia v. CCCI

In the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Virginia; case involved defense of claims for violation of confidentiality agreements and trade secrets; case tried to jury over two weeks with verdict…
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November 6, 2019

IPOC v. Diligence and Barbour, Griffith & Rogers

In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; successful representation of Washington, DC lobbying firm in case involving cellular assets in Russia; case dismissed with prejudice. Case…
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October 3, 2019

Bryanston Group v. Empire Resorts

Bryanston Group v. Empire Resorts In the Supreme Court for the County of New York; lead counsel for foreign national in civil case seeking the redemption of $30 million in…
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October 3, 2019

Dan Rather v. CBS, Inc

Dan Rather v. CBS, Inc In the Supreme Court for the County of New York; representation of principal investigative witness and former FBI agent Erik Rigler who conducted initial investigation…
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October 3, 2019

United States v. Zacarias Moussaoui

United States v. Zacarias Moussaoui In the United District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia; Lead appointed trial counsel in criminal action alleging conspiracy to participate in terrorist acts…
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October 3, 2019

United States v. Jeffrey A. Sterling

United States v. Jeffrey A. Sterling In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia; Lead counsel in trial alleging violations of Espionage Act arising from alleged…