David Paul Weber, PLLC

About David Paul Weber, PLLC

I am an attorney, certified fraud examiner, and registered private investigator. Until 2013, I was the Assistant Inspector General for a major federal agency. Prior to that, I spent my career as a federal investigator and trial attorney, focused on banking, employment, criminal and civil investigations. I am also a faculty member at the University of Maryland, College Park, where I teach ethics, fraud and professionalism at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

My practice is focused on helping people get back on their feet - as well as representing small and medium sized businesses. If you need counsel, we can probably help. Please contact us for more... Read More

I am an attorney, certified fraud examiner, and registered private investigator. Until 2013, I was the Assistant Inspector General for a major federal agency. Prior to that, I spent my career as a federal investigator and trial attorney, focused on banking, employment, criminal and civil investigations. I am also a faculty member at the University of Maryland, College Park, where I teach ethics, fraud and professionalism at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

My practice is focused on helping people get back on their feet - as well as representing small and medium sized businesses. If you need counsel, we can probably help. Please contact us for more information at www.goodwinweberlaw.com

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Education

Syracuse University College of Law.

License

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Next Registration: Jun, 2025

Work Experience

• Academic Director - Fraud Management Programs - University of Maryland, College Park 2015 - Present.
• Lecturer - University of Maryland, College Park 2014 - Present.
• Lieutenant Colonel, Judge Advocate Corps - Maryland Defense Force 2013 - Present.
• Principal - Goodwin Weber PLLC 2012 - Present.
• Commissioner, Landlord - Tenant Affairs - City of Gaithersburg 2010 - Present.
• Adjunct Associate Professor - University of Maryland University College 2009 - Present.
• Assistant Inspector General for Investigations - U. S. Securities & Exchange Commission 2012 - 2013.
• Supervisory Counsel and Chief of Enforcement Unit I - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 2010 - 2011.
• Member - Kentlands Historical Trust 2003 - 2015.
• Special Counsel for Enforcement - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 2000 - 2010.
• Judicial Law Clerk - United States District Court For The Northern District Of New York 1998 - 2000

Awards

Syracuse Law Honor Medal for Professional Integrity - Syracuse University College of Law 2015.

Professional Development Ribbon - Maryland Military Department 2014.

Honorable Service Ribbon - Maryland Military Department 2014.

Va. Dept. Ciminal Justice Certification as Private Investigator - Northern Virginia Security Academy 2013.

Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellowship - Council of Independent Colleges 2013.

Misson Achievement Award - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 2011.

Commission - Kentucky Colonel - Commonwealth of Kentucky 2011.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2010.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2009.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2008.

Certified Fraud Examiner - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 2007.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2007.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2006.

Mission Achievement Award - Federal Financial Institution Examination Council 2006.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2005.

Commendation Letter - Texas Department of Insurance 2005.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2004.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2003.

Commendation Letter - United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida 2003.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2002.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2001.

Quest for Excellence - Excellence in Bank Supervision Award - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 2001.

Special Act or Service Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury 2000.

Honorary Court Security Officer, Northern - District of New York United States Marshals Service 2000.

Water Buffalo Award in Evidence - Professor H.D. Lewin 1998.

Certificate - Justinian Honor Society 1998.

Associations

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys.

MSBA Special Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Military Law .

Bar Association of Montgomery County.

Maryland State Bar Association.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni Association.

Office of the... Read More

Associations

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys.

MSBA Special Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Military Law .

Bar Association of Montgomery County.

Maryland State Bar Association.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni Association.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Alumni Association.

Fraudbusters.

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association.

Fraternal Order of Police.

International Defensive Pistol Association Active.

National Rifle Association - Institute for Legislative Action.

U.S. Supreme Court Bar.

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

District of Columbia Bar.

U.S. District Court Northern District of New York Bar.

Justinian Honorary Law Society.

Order of the Coif.

Association of National Park Rangers.

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Publications

Legal Blog - Great day for pets in Maryland – Maryland Court of Special Appeals Recognizes Emotional Value of Pets 2014.

Maryland Bar Journal - Officio Vocante Parati – Ready When Called 2014.

Risk.net - SEC needs to communicate better with whistleblowers, expert warns... Read More

Publications

Legal Blog - Great day for pets in Maryland – Maryland Court of Special Appeals Recognizes Emotional Value of Pets 2014.

Maryland Bar Journal - Officio Vocante Parati – Ready When Called 2014.

Risk.net - SEC needs to communicate better with whistleblowers, expert warns 2013.

Businessweek - SEC Pays $580,000 Over Ex-Investigator’s Firing Claims 2013.

Legal Blog - Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act – Major Changes Predicted to Estate, Trust and Tax Law 2013.

legal blog - Supreme Court Case to Impair Future Regulatory Enforcement Actions 2013.

legal blog - IRS ADMITS TO HAVING TARGETED CONSERVATIVE 501(c)(4) ORGANIZATIONS 2013.

Thomson Reuters - Watchdog finds U.S. SEC did not properly vet contractors 2013.

Portfolio Media (Law360) - Labor Secretary Nominee Accused Of Bias In DOJ Role 2013.

Wall Street Journal - Accord Reached Over SEC Firing 2013.

Rolling Stone Magazine - SEC Rocked By Lurid Sex-and-Corruption Lawsuit 2012.

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Languages

English