Steven McCool of McGuireWoods Listed as Top Lawyer by Washingtonian
Steven J. McCool, partner at McGuireWoods, has once again been honored with a spot on Washingtonian magazine’s Top Lawyers list in Washington, D.C. His exceptional work in white-collar criminal defense has earned him a place on this prestigious list every year since 2012.
The list, featured in the December 2024 edition, is put together based on input from previous Top Lawyers awardees and extensive research conducted by the magazine. McCool brings a wealth of experience to his practice, having previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, showcasing his dedication to the legal profession.
With over 30 years of experience, McCool has acted as lead counsel in more than 75 criminal and civil trials. He specializes in defending clients facing a range of financial crime charges, including honest services fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. Notably, he secured a full acquittal for an international sports broadcasting executive in a high-profile FIFA bribery case in 2023 after an intensive eight-week jury trial.
Beyond his Washingtonian Top Lawyers accolade, McCool has garnered recognition as a top trial lawyer and government investigations expert, receiving accolades from Chambers USA, Chambers Global, and The Best Lawyers in America. In 2013, he was welcomed as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a distinction reserved for the top 1% of trial lawyers in the United States and Canada.
McCool’s arrival at McGuireWoods is part of a broader trend, with seven partners from the U.S. Department of Justice joining the firm in 2024, bolstering its litigation team with seasoned former prosecutors and enforcement officials. His addition represents a significant expansion for McGuireWoods’ Washington, D.C., office, highlighting the firm’s commitment to providing top-tier legal services to its clients.
