Chambers USA Guide 2007

“For hard-hitting advocacy, clients seek out San Francisco’s Clarence & Dyer. It covers a traditional mix of white-collar work, including political corruption and hi-tech matters. A central figure in the high-profile federal BALCO prosecution has engaged the firm as defense counsel; the prosecution involves steroids and other performance-enhancing substances given to elite athletes. Other practice highlights include representing a senior executive under investigation for alleged involvement in stock option backdating, and defending an energy trader in a criminal case concerning alleged market manipulation. The team focuses on resolving matters before going to trial, but also has plenty of experience in criminal appellate cases.”