Dallas White-Collar Defense Attorney John Teakell Highlighted in Time Magazine

DALLAS, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas attorney John R. Teakell is highlighted in Time magazine's recent listing of the nation's leading criminal defense attorneys following notable success in cases involving money laundering, tax evasion, mortgage fraud, health care fraud and other complex business and criminal defense matters.

A skilled courtroom advocate, Mr. Teakell provides more than two decades of experience for clients in complex cases at both the state and federal levels.

Before entering private practice in 2003, Mr. Teakell spent 12 years as a federal prosecutor in U.S. Attorneys' Offices including the Northern District of Texas and the District of Puerto Rico. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, he prosecuted a wide range of criminal matters, from money laundering to federal death penalty cases.

His background also includes serving as a Senior Trial Counsel for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he focused on civil enforcement involving fraudulent schemes.

"My background in both prosecution and defense has given me a nuanced perspective of the criminal justice system," Mr. Teakell says. "An allegation of misconduct doesn't necessarily mean an individual is in the wrong. I believe in protecting my clients' individual rights."

Time magazine's "Leaders in Criminal Defense" honor is featured in the publication's April 29 edition. Mr. Teakell also has been highlighted on the Texas Super Lawyers list of the state's top attorneys for eight consecutive years, and he was featured by the American Trial Lawyers Association in its list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas. Forbes Magazine also highlighted his work as a leading Dallas white-collar criminal defense attorney. Additionally, Mr. Teakell frequently provides legal commentary for media outlets based on his expertise in criminal law.

The Law Offices of John R. Teakell delivers proven representation for companies and individuals in a variety of white-collar and other criminal defense matters, including grand jury proceedings and internal investigations involving allegations of fraud, bribery, embezzlement, insider trading, stock option backdating, tax evasion and public corruption. Read more about the firm at http://www.teakelllaw.com and http://www.txfederalcriminaldefense.com.

For more information on Mr. Teakell and his recent recognition in Time magazine, please contact Robert Tharp at 800-559-4534 or [email protected].

SOURCE The Law Office of John R. Teakell

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