Santa Clara University
J.D. 1986, magna cum laude
Loyola Marymount University
B.A. 1983, cum laude
Washington
California
Band 1, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Washington, Chambers USA (2005-2024)
Ranked, Litigation: General Commercial
Washington, Chambers USA (2005-2024)
Recommended, Dispute resolution: General commercial disputes
The Legal 500 US (2023)
Recommended, Industry focus: Environment: litigation
The Legal 500 US (2023)
Recommended, Industry focus: Environment: regulatory
The Legal 500 US (2023)
Recognized, Lawyer of the Year
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association (2015)
Lawyer of the Year, Criminal Defense
White-Collar, Seattle, The Best Lawyers in America (2024)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense
White-Collar, Seattle (2017, 2023–2025)
Member, Washington Editorial Advisory Board
Law360 (2024)
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association
Angelo Calfo, a former federal prosecutor, has a proven track record of litigating complex civil and criminal cases and successfully trying cases to verdict. For 20 years, Angelo has been ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA, which reports that “Angelo is a real courtroom presence…[h]e is highly respected and is on everyone’s shortlist.” Angelo has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies and executives in a wide variety of industries, including in the energy, securities, transportation, healthcare, technology, and financial services businesses. Prior to co-founding Angeli & Calfo LLC, Angelo was a founding member of the law firm Calfo Eakes LLP in Seattle and a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP. He also served as an Assistant US Attorney for the Western District of Washington and taught at the US Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute. Angelo continues to lecture frequently on trial practice, grand jury investigations, and legal ethics. Angelo has served as chairman of the board of directors of the Seattle-based Matt Talbot Center, a nonprofit drug and alcohol recovery center offering services to homeless men and women.
representative cases
1
Representation of online travel agency in antitrust lawsuit brought by former European competitor alleging anti-competitive conduct arising from “algorithmic collusion”.
2
Representation of art collector in probate litigation over ownership of the highly-regarded "Athlete Series" painted by Andy Warhol, a collection of 10 silk screens of well-known athletes, including Muhammad Ali, Tom Seaver, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
3
Representation of numerous Fortune 100 pharmaceutical, technology, energy, financial, and consumer services companies in consumer protection lawsuits and CID investigations initiated by the Washington State Attorney General's Office.
4
Healthcare providers in class action alleging negligence and breach of contract claims relating to billing for emergency room services.
5
National restaurant chain franchisors in class actions alleging antitrust claims arising out of alleged "anti-poaching" agreements with franchisees.
6
Fortune 500 technology services company in action brought by competitor relating to alleged breach of restrictive covenants in hiring competitor's former executive.
7
Pharmaceutical conglomerate in multiple product liability matters alleging personal injury arising out of the use of pelvic mesh devices.
8
Northwest gasoline pipeline company (a joint venture of three publicly traded energy companies) in $500 million business interruption lawsuit brought by refinery arising out of a major gasoline spill.
9
Online travel website in breach of contract action brought by commercial real estate firm seeking compensation for work performed in acquisition of company's Seattle campus.
10
Online travel website in civil RICO class action alleging consumer protection and other violations arising out of "taxes and fees" charges for online travel bookings.
11
Fortune 100 technology consulting firm in litigation arising out of its sale of computer software and services to government agencies.
1
Fortune 500 chemical company and one of its managers in environmental criminal prosecution alleging obstruction of justice and knowing endangerment under the Clean Air Act, arising out of company's operation of a vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana.
2
Executives in separate federal grand jury investigations and related proceedings arising out of the Deepwater Horizon fire and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
3
Oil refinery executive in federal criminal investigation of alleged Clean Air Act and worker safety violations arising out of explosion at Anacortes, Washington refinery.
4
Representation of hydropower project located on the Puyallup river in criminal prosecution for alleged violations of discharge permit.
5
President of Native-owned Canadian cigarette manufacturing company in federal excise tax evasion trial.
6
Financial advisor and New York Times' best-selling author in federal tax evasion trial involving transactions with charitable remainder trust.
7
Chairman of Russia-based seafood company on federal tax evasion charges arising out of company loan and dividend payments.
8
Publicly elected Washington State Auditor in trial alleging wire fraud, money laundering, perjury, and false statements.
9
Appointed special deputy prosecutor for King County, Washington to prosecute police officer for murder and assault in the shooting death of an unarmed man during an arrest for disorderly conduct.
10
A Seattle-based industrial plant owner in a Clean Water Act criminal prosecution arising from the release of high pH water to a sewer system.
11
Representation of numerous company executives and other individuals in SEC investigations alleging fraud or insider trading.
12
CEO of real estate management company involved in sale of more than $ 3 billion in fractional interests in commercial real estate.
13
Numerous publicly-traded companies and individual employees in separate insider trading investigations and prosecutions.
14
Executive of Portland-based private equity fund in wire and mail fraud prosecution relating to purchase and sale of debt for investment.
15
Representation of numerous companies and individuals in antitrust investigations relating to bid-rigging, price-fixing, and monopolization allegations.
16
Representation of gas pipeline company in gasoline leak and fire in Northwest Washington resulting in three deaths.
17
Seattle-based seafood distribution company in grand jury investigation by FDA relating to alleged distribution of adulterated seafood products.
18
Representation of internationally known celebrity and illusionist in grand jury investigation into allegations of fraud and kidnapping.
1
Fortune 100 technology services company in False Claims Act lawsuit arising out of the sale of computer software and services to Department of Defense.
2
Numerous government contractors and employees in separate investigations into alleged billing fraud arising out of contracts relating to Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
3
Numerous health care companies and physicians in False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback investigations relating to submissions for Medicare or private insurance reimbursement for medical services or equipment.
4
Seattle pharmaceutical company in False Claims Act investigation based on allegations of off-label marketing of cancer treatment and improper Medicare reimbursement.
5
Software company involved in development of electronic medical records technology in False Claims Act prosecution relating to procurement of Commerce Department grant funds.
6
Transportation company in an investigation relating to bid-rigging on government freight-forwarding contracts.
1
Motorola Solutions and one of its executives in lawsuit alleging trade secret theft and violations of non-competition clauses and related sexual discrimination.
2
King County, Washington in employment retaliation lawsuit relating to employee in Wastewater Treatment Division.
3
IDX Systems, Inc. (now GE Healthcare) in employment retaliation lawsuit relating to company’s procurement of a Commerce Department grant for development of electronic medical records system.
4
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. in employment retaliation lawsuit relating to company’s promotion of cancer treatment for multiple myeloma.
1
Representation of online travel agency in antitrust lawsuit brought by former European competitor alleging anti-competitive conduct arising from “algorithmic collusion”.
2
Representation of art collector in probate litigation over ownership of the highly-regarded "Athlete Series" painted by Andy Warhol, a collection of 10 silk screens of well-known athletes, including Muhammad Ali, Tom Seaver, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
3
Representation of numerous Fortune 100 pharmaceutical, technology, energy, financial, and consumer services companies in consumer protection lawsuits and CID investigations initiated by the Washington State Attorney General's Office.
4
Healthcare providers in class action alleging negligence and breach of contract claims relating to billing for emergency room services.
5
National restaurant chain franchisors in class actions alleging antitrust claims arising out of alleged "anti-poaching" agreements with franchisees.
6
Fortune 500 technology services company in action brought by competitor relating to alleged breach of restrictive covenants in hiring competitor's former executive.
7
Pharmaceutical conglomerate in multiple product liability matters alleging personal injury arising out of the use of pelvic mesh devices.
8
Northwest gasoline pipeline company (a joint venture of three publicly traded energy companies) in $500 million business interruption lawsuit brought by refinery arising out of a major gasoline spill.
9
Online travel website in breach of contract action brought by commercial real estate firm seeking compensation for work performed in acquisition of company's Seattle campus.
10
Online travel website in civil RICO class action alleging consumer protection and other violations arising out of "taxes and fees" charges for online travel bookings.
11
Fortune 100 technology consulting firm in litigation arising out of its sale of computer software and services to government agencies.
