Founder David Tarras has been selected for the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide — a national recognition of lawyers shaping the future of legal practice.
David’s inclusion reflects more than results. It speaks to the strategic approach he brings to every federal defense matter and his contributions to the evolution of the criminal bar.
At Tarras Defense, we focus on what’s next: emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and the increasing complexity of federal enforcement.
When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act in March 2020, it put more than $2 trillion into the economy almost overnight.
The money came in many forms: Paycheck Protection Program loans for small businesses, Economic Injury Disaster Loan program working capital loans, Provider Relief Fund payments to healthcare systems and payroll support for airlines. The goal was simple: Keep businesses afloat and workers employed during lockdowns.
The FBI Miami Field Office said it’s searching for Elaine Angene Escoe, 40, who is accused of masterminding a $34 million fraud scheme targeting federal COVID-19 relief programs. View video here.