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Former FBI Agent Reveals What Defendants Get Wrong—Join Us Live

Most people facing a federal investigation make the same mistakes. They think they have time. They think they can wait and see. […]

Justin Paperny

Founder White Collar Advice · February 17, 2025

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Most people facing a federal investigation make the same mistakes. They think they have time. They think they can wait and see. They think their lawyer will handle everything.

They’re wrong.

On Monday at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET, I’m sitting down with Paul Bertrand—the former FBI agent who arrested me—to give you an inside look at how the government builds its case against you.

Paul, a retired FBI agent, spent years investigating white-collar crime: securities fraud, insider trading, mortgage fraud, corruption, conspiracy, healthcare fraud—you name it. He knows exactly how federal agents think, how they gather evidence, and how they decide who gets a break and who gets buried.

If you think you can wait to take action, this webinar is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How the FBI starts an investigation—and what that means for you✅ The huge mistakes that make the government’s job easier✅ How prosecutors and agents interpret your actions—good or bad✅ What you can do NOW to shift the way you’re perceived✅ Why cooperation is more than just “naming names”

Who Should Attend?

✔️ You’re in the precharge phase and trying to understand what’s coming next.✔️ You’ve pled guilty and need to know what really matters before sentencing.✔️ You’ve been sentenced and want to know how to advocate for the best outcome.

I never thought I’d be calling the FBI agent who arrested me a friend. But Paul and I both believe in one thing—you need to know the truth.

This is your chance to hear what really happens behind closed doors.

📅 Register now and join us live Monday at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET.

Click Here to Register

See you Monday,

Justin Paperny

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Justin Paperny

Founder White Collar Advice