Daren H. Firestone

Daren H. Firestone is a partner at Levy Firestone Muse in Washington, DC, and a former federal prosecutor and White House attorney. His practice includes whistleblower representation, white collar defense, investigations, civil rights litigation, complex civil disputes, personal injury, and medical malpractice matters. He has particular experience with whistleblower cases involving cryptocurrency and other financial or government-related conduct, as well as sensitive investigations requiring careful coordination with enforcement authorities.

Firestone earned his J.D. from Northwestern Law School in 2006, magna cum laude, and his B.A. from Harvard University in 1997, magna cum laude. He also clerked for Judge Peter J. Messitte of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. His academic background and federal clerkship helped develop the research, writing, and courtroom skills that support his work in investigations and complex litigation.

Firestone previously served as a prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division, where his work involved healthcare fraud, government procurement fraud, bankruptcy-related offenses, identity theft, offshore accounts, tax shelters, and other federal matters. His private practice experience includes major whistleblower cases, white collar investigations, catastrophic injury and medical malpractice disputes, and other civil litigation. He has also represented clients in matters involving government inquiries and high-profile factual circumstances.

Daren H. Firestone is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland. His background spans federal prosecution, government service, investigations, whistleblower matters, and civil trial work. He brings that experience to clients facing disputes in which legal exposure, government scrutiny, financial issues, and reputational concerns may overlap, with an emphasis on thorough preparation, strategic judgment, and clear advocacy across both contested litigation and investigative proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Levy Firestone Muse
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Washington DC Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, The Anti-Fraud Coalition, Financial Fraud Subcommittee
• Member, The Anti-Fraud Coalition, IRS Subcommittee

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland

Education

• Northwestern Law School
  J.D. 2006 ( Magna Cum Laude
• Harvard University
  B.A. 1997 ( Magna Cum Laude

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