Jillian M. Searles

Jillian has substantial trial experience litigating both civil and criminal matters in a variety of federal jurisdictions as well as New York State. Her diverse practice includes white collar criminal defense, trusts and estate litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. She has defended both individuals and corporations in government investigations, including investigations by the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s office. She also regularly practices in Surrogate's Court handling a variety of matters involving contested accounting proceedings, wills, and other estate controversies. In addition, Jillian has trial experience in insurance coverage disputes.

Jillian has also handled a variety of complex civil litigation matters, including defending businesses and their executives against claims of accounting malpractice and breach of contract and related theories.

Prior to joining Hodgson Russ, Jillian was an associate at a large international law firm headquartered in New York City.