Susan J. Tarbe | Commercial Litigation and White Collar Defense Lawyer | Miami, Florida
Susan J. Tarbe | Commercial Litigation and White Collar Defense Lawyer | Miami, Florida
Susan J. Tarbe is a commercial litigation and white collar criminal defense lawyer based in Miami, Florida. She has over 25 years of experience, including leadership roles in complex investigations and trials. Her background includes service as an Assistant United States Attorney, where she handled federal trial and grand jury work and led the Economic Crimes Division.
In private practice, Ms. Tarbe focuses on business disputes and regulatory matters that cross civil and criminal lines. She advises companies and executives on internal investigations, compliance programs, and responses to government inquiries. Her work spans securities issues, health care fraud, money laundering questions, and environmental compliance. She also litigates commercial claims between major corporations.
Clients call on Ms. Tarbe for practical guidance and courtroom advocacy. She manages subpoenas, interviews, and document reviews; prepares witnesses; and develops defense strategies. When disputes escalate, she handles motion practice, discovery, injunctions, trials, and appeals. She is admitted in the Eleventh Circuit and federal district courts in Florida.
Key services include corporate investigations, False Claims Act and qui tam response, and coordination with agencies on compliance. She also addresses CIPA-related issues and complex discovery in sensitive matters.
Typical clients include public and private companies, health care organizations, compliance officers, and executives. Matters often involve grand jury practice, cross-functional compliance reviews, and high-stakes business litigation.
For a consultation, visit the Miami office at 333 Southeast Second Avenue, Suite 4400, Miami, FL 33131, or view the profile online.
Services:
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Business and contract disputes between corporations
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Internal corporate investigations and compliance reviews
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Grand jury practice and subpoena response
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Defense of health care fraud and False Claims Act matters
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Money laundering and financial investigations
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Securities-related investigations and litigation
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Environmental compliance and federal criminal environmental issues
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CIPA litigation and sensitive discovery management
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Injunctions, motion practice, trial representation, and appeals
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Arbitration and mediation for complex commercial cases
FAQs:
Q: What should a company do after receiving a federal subpoena?
A: Preserve documents, pause auto-deletion, and contact counsel to scope the request, set timelines, and manage communications with the agency.
Q: When does a business dispute become a white collar issue?
A: When facts suggest potential regulatory or criminal exposure, such as alleged fraud, false claims, or money movements tied to compliance concerns.
Q: How do internal investigations help?
A: They identify facts, gaps, and risks early, supporting informed decisions on remediation, disclosures, or defense strategies.
Q: What is the False Claims Act?
A: It allows the government or whistleblowers to bring claims alleging false billing or statements. Counsel helps assess exposure and respond to inquiries.
About the Firm:
Greenberg Traurig is an international law firm with a Miami office that handles litigation, white collar defense, and corporate compliance matters. The team represents companies, executives, and health care organizations in investigations, trials, and complex commercial disputes. Services include internal reviews, subpoena response, motion practice, and strategic resolution through negotiation, arbitration, or trial.
The firm coordinates with clients’ leadership and compliance teams to manage risk and keep business goals in view. For matters in Miami and across Florida, visit the office at 333 Southeast Second Avenue, Suite 4400, Miami, FL 33131.