In 2015, Aaron Schock thought his resignation from Congress would bring an end to the scrutiny of his spending, reimbursements for travel and a U.S. House office remodeling that drew comparisons to the style of “Downton Abbey.”

It was instead just a beginning. And, as subpoenas for testimony and records made that clear, Schock called McGuireWoods partner George Terwilliger III about taking up his defense.