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Oct. 9, 2025

Former federal prosecutor joins DTO Law in Los Angeles

Scott Paetty, who led high-profile fraud prosecutions including the case against Tom Girardi, has joined DTO Law as a partner in Los Angeles, where he will focus on white-collar defense and complex litigation.

Former federal prosecutor joins DTO Law in Los Angeles
Scott Paetty

Scott Paetty, a former assistant U.S. attorney and deputy chief of the Major Frauds Section for the Central District of California, joined DTO Law as a partner in Los Angeles.

Paetty's addition strengthens DTO's capabilities in white collar defense, government investigations, and complex litigation.

As a federal prosecutor, Paetty handled several large-scale criminal fraud cases in California. He oversaw the prosecution team that convicted disgraced plaintiff'...

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