Attorneys

Record-setting trial victories in high-stakes federal cases have earned Ron national recognition among peers and clients alike. His results in complex white collar investigations demonstrate strategic mastery and courtroom precision.

Frequently featured on national media, Ron is a respected voice breaking down high-profile federal cases. His insight and clarity have made him a trusted analyst for complex legal and policy issues

Ron is the author of two acclaimed books on federal defense and investigations — essential reading for attorneys and professionals navigating the federal justice system.

Mr. Dowling represents clients charged with white-collar crimes in state and federal courts across the country. He regularly interacts with federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, DOJ, Homeland Security, and the US Secret Service. His practice is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he has tried cases, represented clients, or argued federal appeals in New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Miami, Kentucky, California, and more.

His clientele includes a range of professionals, including business owners, doctors, law enforcement officers, lawyers, political personnel, engineers, tax preparers, bankers, as well as a judge.

Mr. Mallek represents clients facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. Before entering private practice, he served for five years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office on Long Island, New York, rising to Senior Assistant District Attorney in November 2024. He prosecuted a wide range of serious felonies including homicide, child abuse, domestic violence, sexual offenses, robbery, burglary, assault, narcotics, and public corruption.

As a prosecutor, Mr. Mallek secured convictions at trial in homicide and child abuse cases and handled complex felony prosecutions from arraignment through verdict in a vertical prosecution model. He managed all aspects of criminal litigation including plea negotiations, pretrial hearings, motion practice, and jury trials