Robert W. Biddle
Robert W. Biddle
Of Counsel
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Entire $1.3 Million Recovered for ClientOver $1.3 million in funds in bank account seized outside of Maryland by U.S. Postal Inspection Service pursuant to fraud investigation conducted by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; entire seized amount recovered.
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Furniture Owner Not ChargedLarry Nathans and Robert Biddle persuaded the District of Columbia United States Attorney's Office to decline to prosecute an owner of a furniture company under investigation for bribing government contract officials.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Members Obtain Return of $108,000 of Seized $186,000 of Personal Business FundsIn federal seizure of funds allegedly involved in K2/spice sales prosecuted in State Court, nearly 60% of seized funds returned when innocent origin of funds derived from business in foreign county shown in settlement negotiations.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Family Obtains Million Dollar Recovery of Seized Property Following TrialFederal agents seized family assets in Baltimore Federal criminal prosecution of head of household. Following head of household's conviction, other family members (represented by Nathans & Biddle) received over $1 million in property returned due to proof of innocent source of seized funds.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Firearm Seized by Government RecoveredFirearm used as prop in well known movie seized by Government as purported firearm violation recovered.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Entire $6 Million Recovered for ClientDEA seized over 6 million dollars from suburban Washington business and U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland sought civil and criminal forfeiture in the U.S. District Court; entire seized amount recovered.
- Robert W. Biddle
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$10 Million Recovered for ClientU.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland sought forfeiture of over $15 million from our South American client company, over $10 million recovered.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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More Than $58K RecoveredU.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland sought forfeiture of more than $70,000 seized from business and personal bank accounts in K2-Spice investigation, more than $58,000 recovered.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Felony Convictions Reversed on AppealSecured reversal of Baltimore City felony convictions on appeal by uncovering exculpatory evidence which prosecutors improperly failed to disclose during trial.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Coram Nobis Petition Granted and New Trial OrderedGranting a coram nobis petition and a new trial in a Dorchester County handgun case.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Prosecution Declined for Senior Baltimore City OfficialLarry Nathans and Robert Biddle persuaded the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office to decline to prosecute a senior level Baltimore City executive for political corruption and tax violations.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Reduced Sentence for Embezzlement Client After Multi-Day Sentencing HearingSentence below the guidelines for former Executive Director of Maryland/Virginia non-profit company in a Baltimore Federal criminal embezzlement case.
- Booth M. Ripke
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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DOJ Tax Division Declined to Bring Charges in off Shore Tax Sheltering CaseDecision by DOJ Tax Division to decline charges concerning alleged multi-million dollar Western state off-shore tax shelter scheme.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Over $20,000 RecoveredMore than $50,000 in currency seized from domestic airline passenger facing narcotics charges outside of Maryland, over $20,000 recovered.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Prosecution Declined in LA Off-Shore IRS Tax InvestigationDeclination by Federal prosecutors and Department of Justice attorneys in federal Los Angeles off-shore IRS tax investigation.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Political Corruption and Tax Investigation DroppedFour-year political corruption and tax investigation of Baltimore City senior level public official ended after Nathans & Biddle, LLP's presentation with forensic accountant at the Baltimore United States Attorney's Office.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Over $40,000 RecoveredOver $40,000 in narcotics investigation seized from third party not charged with crime; entire amount recovered.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Baltimore City Death Sentence OverturnedBaltimore City death sentence reversed due to proof that police failed to disclose exculpatory impeachment information.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Over $1 Million RecoveredThe U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York seized over $1.5 million in funds set aside for retirement, alimony, child support, and college expenses for child and ex-wife of indicted defendant; over $1 million recovered.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Client Acquitted of All Federal Felony Drug Prescription ChargesTotal acquittal on all federal felony drug prescription charges and return ordered of millions of dollars of seized funds after month long criminal trial in Greenbelt, Maryland.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Over $700,000 RecoveredDEA seized over $1.1 million from out of state entrepreneur in narcotics investigation and forfeiture sought by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; over $700,000 recovered.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Physician Avoids Incarceration SentenceSubstantial federal sentencing downward departure for physician in Greenbelt false billing case resulting in a non-incarceration sentence primarily because of his extraordinary history of public service.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Attorney Client Not Indicted Regarding State Contract FraudIn a case being investigated outside of the mid-Atlantic region, Larry Nathans and Robert Biddle learned that their prominent attorney client would not be indicted for his alleged role in the improper awarding of state contracts.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Executive of Durable Medical Equipment Manufacturer Not IndictedExecutive client of Durable Medical Equipment manufacturer not indicted after lengthy investigation led to corporate and individual charges against other executives.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Physician Escaped Indictment in False Claims Act InvestigationPhysician escaped indictment in False Claims Act investigation and civil settlement reached where multiple possible explanations for overbilling involving other persons were presented to prosecutors.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Attorney Receives Probation SentenceLarge family circumstance Federal Sentencing Guidelines departure for attorney in a Baltimore Maryland federal criminal mortgage fraud flipping case that resulted in a sentence of home detention. Cooperating witnesses against client received sentences ranging from 17-36 months in prison.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Death Sentence Vacated on AppealVacating Jody Miles death sentence in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals after persuading the Attorney General to request that action.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Federal Habeas Corpus Petition Granted Based on Defense Lawyer ErrorUnited States District Court Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Granted an 18 U.S.C. § 2255 federal habeas corpus petition finding that the trial lawyer provided ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing. Client's original sentence was subsequently reduced.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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1st Degree Murder Charge Reversed On AppealA Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge reversed Moussa Sissoko's first degree murder conviction finding that Mr. Sissoko's counsel was ineffective. At the hearing, Nathans & Biddle, LLP presented testimony from two of the State's original expert witnesses changing their positions regarding their Shaken Baby Syndrome testimony.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Sentence Below Federal Sentencing GuidelinesAfter lengthy sentencing hearing in Baltimore U.S. District Court, Judge rules for our Executive Director of charity client regarding the amount of fraud loss and further reduces sentence below the recommended federal sentencing guidelines based on a compilation of other factors.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Changes Position and Declines to Bring ChargesAfter Nathans & Ripke, LLP and another Baltimore law firm made a presentation to the Maryland United States Attorney's Office the government declined to prosecute husband and wife mortgage brokers alleged to have falsely billed and received thousands of dollars of expenses to a financial institution that closed their loans.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Doctor’s Sentence Cut in HalfNathans & Biddle, LLP was retained after physician was convicted of multiple counts of mail fraud, health care fraud and false statements in Federal court in Philadelphia. Client eventually sentenced to less than half of the final recommended Federal Sentencing Guidelines range and one third of the initial sentencing recommendation by the United States Attorney's Office.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Dismissal of Hobbs Act Federal Criminal IndictmentNathans & Biddle, LLP negotiated the dismissal of our client's Hobbs Act federal criminal indictment and successfully helped her avoid bribery and other potential charges related to the Greenbelt investigation of former Prince George's County Executive, Jack Johnson. Client eventually entered a guilty plea to a one count criminal information charging her with having wrongfully requested a police officer to run an improper Motor Vehicle Administration check. Client received a sentence of probation.
- Booth M. Ripke
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Appellate Court Grants Rare Application for Leave to Appeal, Automatically Reverses Adverse Decision and Remands in Favor of ClientIn a rare outcome, the appellate court granted an application for leave to appeal, and automatically reversed the lower court’s refusal to grant an evidentiary hearing, and directed the court to reopen the case.
- Booth M. Ripke
- Robert W. Biddle
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Firm’s Prosecutorial Misconduct Victory Held up on AppealThe Maryland Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming the firm's prior victory in the Court of Special Appeals in which our office proved a claim of prosecutorial misconduct by the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Possible 3 Year Imprisonment Negotiated to Home Detention for Baltimore AttorneySubstantial family circumstance downward departure for attorney in a Baltimore Federal criminal mortgage "flipping" case - resulted in a sentence of home detention despite the fact that cooperating witnesses against him received sentences from 17-36 months.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Death Sentence Avoided After 4 Month Federal TrialPersuaded Baltimore Federal jury to decline to impose a death sentence after four month multiple murder trial.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Retrieved Over $6 Million of Seized Assets Before Federal Health Care Trial BeganA United States District Court jury in Greenbelt, Maryland acquitted Graci Bellosi after a four week federal criminal trial. She was indicted on 10 federal counts including: prescription medication distribution; health care fraud; and aggravated identity theft. She was found not guilty on every count. Had she not prevailed, she was looking at a federal sentencing guidelines range of 20-30 years. Robert Biddle and Marisa Ruthven from Nathans & Ripke, LLP served as co-counsel for Ms. Bellosi with another law firm. Robert Biddle was the lead forfeiture counsel and was successful with the aid of the other law firm in retrieving over $6,000,000 of seized assets pretrial.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Political Figure Avoids All Charges After Separate Multi-Year Federal Environmental and Tax InvestigationsPolitical figure investigated in multiple Baltimore Federal Investigations avoided all charges after presentation to the U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Favorable Settlement for ClientFavorable settlement for Qui Tam Relator regarding charges of illegal billing of drug abuse treatment services.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Entire $23,000 Recovered for ClientDepartment of Homeland Security pursued forfeiture of over $23,000 seized from retailer in investigation of fraud, entire seized amount recovered.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Federal Court Orders New Trial for State Homicide DefendantIn Federal Habeas Corpus §2254 action, Baltimore Federal Court Judge orders new trial for state court Homicide defendent where trial attorneys' error led to admission of otherwise inadmissible evidence. Maryland Attorney General declines to appeal.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Jury Declines to Impose Death Penalty After Many Month Federal Gang TrialSuccessful resolution of many month Baltimore federal death penalty case resulting in life sentence based upon Robert Biddle's presentation of multiple compelling mitigation witnesses.
- Robert W. Biddle
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Appraiser Receives Reduced Sentence for Falsifying PhotographsBelow Federal Sentencing Guidelines sentence for appraiser of multiple Baltimore City properties convicted of falsifying photographs of properties and using fake comparable listings.
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
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Largest Cocaine Dealer’s Sentence ReducedRepresentation of supposedly largest cocaine dealer ever prosecuted in Greenbelt Federal Court ended in vastly reduced 11 year sentence.
- Booth M. Ripke
- Larry Allen Nathans
- Robert W. Biddle
About
Backed by more than 35 years of criminal defense experience, Attorney Biddle represents clients in white collar investigations, trials, appeals, and post-conviction matters, including defense of death penalty prosecutions, in federal and state courts. He is also well-regarded for his representation in federal forfeiture matters, including his representation of:
- Foreign companies
- Realtors
- Homeowners
- Businesses
- Estate personal representatives
- Automobile leasing companies
- A home health agency president
Additionally, his practice also includes trials, appellate, and post-conviction matters, including defense of death penalty prosecutions.
In a post-conviction proceeding, Mr. Biddle represented a defendant facing a death sentence whose conviction and sentence were vacated in a reported decision, Conyers v. State, 367 Md. 571 (2002). He represented a defendant in a three-month federal death penalty trial who received a life sentence after extensive mitigation evidence was provided to the jury.
Experience in Health Care Fraud Defense
Attorney Biddle has extensive expertise in health care fraud defense, including representation of:
- Individual physicians
- Multi-state hospital chains
- Clinical laboratories
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Home health care providers
Prior Employment & Experience
- Nathans & Biddle LLP - Partner
- Bennett & Nathans - Of Counsel
- Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver - Shareholder
- Assistant U.S. Attorney
- Law clerk to the Hon. Thomas Platt, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
- Davis Polk & Wardwell - Associate
Bar Admissions
- Maryland state courts
- New York state courts
- New Jersey state courts
- The U.S. District Court for Maryland
- The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- The U.S. Court of Appeals - Fourth Circuit
Education
Mr. Biddle earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania (1987) and his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, Cum Laude (1982).
Publications & Speeches
Mr. Biddle is the former Co-Chair of the ABA White Collar Crime Committee's Forfeiture Subcommittee and was the federal forfeiture columnist for the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association newsletter. He has authored more than a dozen articles on federal forfeiture, including forfeiture of attorneys' fees, and has spoken to numerous organizations regarding asset forfeiture. He has lectured on forfeiture topics at the ABA's Health Care Fraud National Institute and the American Health Lawyers Association's Annual Medicare Fraud and Abuse Program. He edited the second edition of the American Health Lawyers Association's Healthcare Compliance Legal Issues Manual.
Awards
Mr. Biddle was selected for inclusion in the Maryland Super Lawyers for 2008-2024 in the area of White Collar Criminal Defense.
Martindale-Hubbell® has continually given Mr. Biddle its highest AV® Rated/Rating for more than 20 years in a row.
Mr. Biddle was also selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers of America for 2019-2022 (White Collar Criminal Defense).
Professional Associations:
- Member, American Bar Association, 1993 to date, previously served as the Co-Chair of the Forfeiture Subcommittee of the White Collar Crime Committee of the Criminal Justice Section
- Member, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association, 1993 to present, previously served as Newsletter Editor, Federal Forfeiture Columnist, Board member
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Criminal Law and Practice Section, formerly served on the Section Council for 10 years
- Member, 1996 to present, New York Council of Defense Lawyers
- Member, Eastern District Association, New York
- Member, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Bar Association
Hobbies
Mr. Biddle is married and has two children. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, and is a long time member and lay leader at St. Anne's Episcopal Church. He coached youth soccer for several years and is the former President and current Secretary and Board Member of the Annapolis Junior Rowing Association.
He enjoys outdoor sports including rowing, backpacking, running, skiing, and tending to his family's tomato plants in the summer.
