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Plano Securities Fraud Defense Lawyer
Collin County’s corporate corridor brings securities, investment and financial fraud investigations. Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel John R. Teakell defends executives, advisers and investors.
SEC & Securities Cases Defense
SEC & Securities Cases Cases in Plano
Plano and the rest of Collin County are home to many corporate headquarters, financial firms and investment advisers. Securities matters here can involve the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Texas State Securities Board, and federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Texas, which holds court in Plano and Sherman.
Securities cases often run on two tracks at once — a civil enforcement investigation and a parallel criminal investigation. What you say or produce in one can be used in the other.
Securities Charges and Investigations
SEC Enforcement
Civil investigations and enforcement actions for alleged fraud, misstatements or registration violations, frequently beginning with a subpoena or a Wells notice.
Criminal Securities Fraud
Federal prosecutors can charge securities fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1348 and the federal securities laws, often alongside wire fraud and conspiracy counts.
Texas State Securities Board
State investigations and enforcement under Texas securities law, including matters that are referred for criminal prosecution.
Insider Trading
Trading on material, non-public information can lead to both SEC enforcement and criminal charges.
What to Expect
How John Teakell Handles Your Case
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Free, Confidential Consultation
Speak directly with John about what is happening — whether agents have contacted you, you have received a subpoena or target letter, or you have already been charged.
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Case Review & Strategy
John reviews the charges, the evidence and the government’s theory, then lays out your options and a defense strategy built around the facts of your case.
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Personal, Aggressive Defense
From negotiations with prosecutors through trial and sentencing, John handles your case personally — you are never passed to a junior associate.
Why SEC Experience Matters
John R. Teakell served as Senior Trial Counsel with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and spent over 12 years as a federal prosecutor. He understands how securities cases are built on both the civil and criminal side, and how to coordinate a defense so that one does not undermine the other.
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Responding to SEC subpoenas and Wells notices
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Coordinating parallel civil and criminal defense
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Representation before the Texas State Securities Board
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Trial and sentencing advocacy in federal court
Why Those Charged with Serious Crimes
Contact Criminal Defense Attorney John Teakell
Anyone charged with a Texas state felony or federal crime risks losing their freedom and livelihood. John R. Teakell has decades of experience as a federal prosecutor and defense attorney.
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What Clients Say About Working With John
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The Best Lawyer I’ve used. He gets results and dose what he says he will do. My lawyer for life should I ever need one again. Just Great results!
— Troy Bowen
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John is very patient and understanding man! He took the time to answer all my questions. John really goes out of his way to ensure that you’re on the same page. I’d highly recommend him!! Look no further! Call him!
— Marco
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I cant say nothing but good things about this man. John Teakell is a fighter and he knows criminal law very well. He is helping me on a very delicate matter. He has called me several times late at night answering some concerns that I had, that only showed me that no matter how late it was, he cared enough to call me after a long hard day at work. He takes the time to listen and that goes a long way. Cant be anymore happier with his services!
— Joseph Berlanga
Questions Clients Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
I received an SEC subpoena. Am I being charged with a crime?
Not necessarily — SEC investigations are civil. But the SEC can share information with prosecutors, so treat a subpoena seriously and get counsel before responding.
What is a Wells notice?
A letter telling you the SEC staff intends to recommend an enforcement action. You typically have an opportunity to respond before the Commission decides.
Can a state securities case become criminal?
Yes. State and federal authorities can refer securities matters for criminal prosecution.
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