A. John John Pappalardo

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

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Boston, Massachusetts

51+ years experience

Greenberg Traurig

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

617-310-6000

https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/p/pappalardo-a-john

One International Place, Suite 2000, Boston, MA 02110

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Bio

A. John Pappalardo focuses his international practice on federal white collar criminal defense, representing individuals and corporations in federal and state investigations. John has conducted many significant representations, including the landmark case in which he represented former YUKOS Oil Company CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was on trial for fraud and tax evasion. Additionally, John's clients include numerous businesses and corporations, medical doctors, attorneys, a U.S. Congressman and a federal judge.Prior to joining the firm, John was a U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and a Commissioner of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission. Additionally, John's clients include numerous businesses and corporations, medical doctors, attorneys, a U.S. Congressman and a federal judge. Prior to joining the firm, John was a U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and a Commissioner of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts

State Capital

Boston

Highest Court

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$350

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$600/hr

Fee Model Notes

Criminal defense matters are commonly billed flat-fee for defined phases or hourly for complex litigation.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Recognized: Litigation - Securities
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Special Focus: SEC Enforcement
Special Focus: Securities Fraud
Special Focus: White-Collar Criminal Defense
AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
"Law & Justice" Award, Massachusetts Sons of Italy
Who's Who in America
"Best of Class," The Best of the U.S. LLC, 2007
Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2004-2013 "Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts," 2004-2005