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Burnham & Gorokhov, PLLC

Federal and white collar criminal defense attorneys located in Washington, DC.

We represent clients involved in government investigations or facing criminal charges.

06/03/2026

Receiving notice of a complaint from the District of Columbia Bar can be extremely stressful for any attorney. Even when the allegations are unfounded or arise from a misunderstanding, a disciplinary complaint may place an attorney’s professional reputation, license, and future career at risk.

Many attorneys are unsure how seriously to take an initial complaint or whether the matter will simply “go away” if they provide a quick explanation. In reality, disciplinary matters should be approached carefully from the very beginning.

A Bar Complaint Does Not Automatically Mean Misconduct Occurred

Clients, opposing parties, judges, former employees, and others may file complaints with disciplinary authorities for many reasons. Some complaints involve serious allegations, while others stem from communication breakdowns, fee disputes, dissatisfaction with case outcomes, or misunderstandings regarding legal strategy.

Receiving notice of a complaint from the District of Columbia Bar can be extremely stressful for any attorney. Even when the allegations are unfounded or arise

06/03/2026

If a client or third party submits a complaint to the DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”), it will be reviewed by a lawyer from that office, known as an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel (“ADC”).

In basically all cases, the ADC will forward the complaint to the attorney and ask for a response. At this point, the matter has not been formally “docketed” for an investigation. ODC will use the attorney’s response in deciding whether the case merits a formal investigation.

The #1 goal in preparing your response is therefore to convince ODC that the complaint against you is so obviously without merit that no investigation is warranted. Exactly how you do this depends upon the specific allegations from the complainant and the facts of your representation. Perhaps you have a letter to the client that refutes the allegations, or perhaps you can simply explain your side of the story. Whenever possible, include supporting exhibits such as court filings or transcripts.

If a client or third party submits a complaint to the DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”), it will be reviewed by a lawyer from that office, known as

01/30/2026

Healthcare providers and professionals operate in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. Allegations of healthcare fraud, whether involving Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, or billing-related violations, can arise quickly and escalate into serious federal investigations. For physicians, practice owners, billing managers, executives, and healthcare companies, even a suspicion of wrongdoing can put careers, licenses, and livelihoods at risk.

At Burnham & Gorokhov, healthcare fraud defense focuses on intervening early, understanding the government’s theory of the case, and protecting clients at every stage of a federal investigation or prosecution.

What Is Considered Healthcare Fraud Under Federal Law?

Healthcare fraud generally involves allegations that a provider knowingly submitted false or misleading claims to government healthcare programs such as Medicare or Medicaid.

Healthcare providers and professionals operate in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. Allegations of healthcare fraud, whether in

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1634 I Street NW, Suite 575
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://www.burnhamgorokhov.com/

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