Carl Lietz

Carl Lietz is a distinguished partner at Finch McCranie, LLP, a renowned trial firm in Atlanta. He focuses on defending individuals and entities in complex federal criminal matters, particularly within the white-collar domain. Carl's legal career began with clerkships for two federal judges, followed by a role as a trial attorney at the Federal Defender Office in Atlanta. There, he gained extensive experience by trying numerous federal criminal cases, addressing hundreds of evidentiary issues, and managing regular sentencing hearings.

After leaving the Defender Office over a decade ago, Carl has dedicated his practice to defending clients facing federal charges in the white-collar arena. His courtroom expertise extends beyond criminal matters, making him a sought-after collaborator for multi-lawyer teams handling both criminal and civil cases. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, an exclusive honorary society for exceptional criminal trial lawyers, with membership by invitation only.

Carl frequently shares his knowledge by lecturing at national and regional seminars on federal criminal law. For the past seven decades, he has also contributed to legal education as an adjunct faculty member at the Georgia State University, College of Law, teaching a trial practice course. His excellence in white-collar criminal defense has been consistently recognized, with inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America since 2012.