Protass Law, PLLC is an elite Manhattan-based law firm specializing in criminal defense, securities enforcement, and appellate litigation. Led by Harlan Protass, a highly respected attorney with over two decades of experience, the firm is known for its fierce representation, strategic advocacy, and commitment to achieving outstanding results for clients facing high-stakes legal challenges.
The firm’s approach combines relentless advocacy with deep expertise in federal and state courts, handling matters from investigation through trial and appeal. Harlan Protass is recognized as an authority in sentencing, post-conviction relief, and regulatory defense, often achieving case dismissals, sentence reductions, and favorable outcomes in high-profile matters. The practice primarily serves individuals, business entities, hedge funds, private equity firms, and professionals in the financial services industry.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- White-Collar Criminal Defense
- Securities Enforcement Defense
- Regulatory Compliance Proceedings
- Appeals
- Post-Conviction Litigation
- Sentencing Advocacy
- Representation in SEC Investigations
- FINRA Defense
- State Banking Authority Proceedings
- Trial Advocacy
- Obstruction of Justice Defense
- Tax Evasion Defense
- Witness Tampering Defense
- Federal Criminal Defense
- State Criminal Defense
Based in New York City, the firm is available to clients nationwide and is highly regarded for its successful track record, including reducing life sentences, securing non-jail outcomes, and defeating regulatory enforcement actions at trial.
