Andrew L. Bolton

Andrew L. Bolton

COUNSEL
FALLS CHURCH
T: 703.280.3383
F: 703.280.8943

With a distinguished career as a former government prosecutor, Mr. Bolton provides clients with a unique synthesis of high-stakes trial advocacy and sophisticated government knowledge. He has extensive experience in managing and trying complex felony cases and first-chairing high-stakes jury trials, including those involving homicides and other serious offenses. His expertise is rooted in a proven record of success in the courtroom, where he has supervised prosecutorial teams and coordinated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

This litigation experience is fortified by a robust background in government affairs. Mr. Bolton has routinely advised, engaged with, and briefed high-level stakeholders on intricate federal legislative and regulatory developments, as well as on updates concerning energy policy, regulatory developments, and State Attorneys General multi-state litigation. This dual expertise positions him to anticipate legal challenges from both judicial and political angles, providing clients with a forward-thinking and complete legal strategy.
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Member: Virginia State Bar

ARTICLES

Client Alert: The Compliance Problem Inside a Fraction of a Share

Edward D. Jones & Co. agreed to a $125,000 fine and a censure to settle FINRA charges that it had failed to report approximately 2.7 million fractional-share liquidations to a FINRA trade reporting facility. The matter resolved through a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent, the negotiated procedure by which a firm consents to FINRA’s findings to resolve a disciplinary action without litigating it. The firm also paid the regulatory transaction fees owed on the unreported trades.