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White Collar Crime

Houston White Collar Defense Lawyers

At Terry W. Yates & Associates, we understand that for some clients, winning in the court of public opinion is as important as winning in court. We work hard to help our clients protect hard-won professional reputations and reassure shareholders and investors while fighting to minimize the negative consequences of a criminal charge such as:

For your defense to be effective, it will be necessary to rely upon the skill and experience of a proven white collar criminal defense team like that at Terry W. Yates & Associates. Our respected attorneys are dedicated to providing our highest standard of service to clients charged with white collar crimes.

To schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced white collar defense trial lawyer at our Houston office, please contact us today.

Comprehensive Service and Real Results in White Collar Defense

We dedicate substantial time and resources to each case and make a concerted effort to keep our case load small in order to provide maximum service to each client. In our low-volume practice, you can trust that your case will always remain a high priority.

Some of the best and most effective work we perform is to avoid the notoriety surrounding a criminal charge or allegation that can destroy the life and career of a client. Our goal is to obtain the best possible legal results for clients suspected or accused of white collar crimes while minimizing the long-term negative impact to their careers and reputations.

Whether through a hard-fought trial or a negotiated settlement, our number one priority is our client's best interests. The following are selected white collar defense cases our firm has handled:

  • Represented two attorney-employees of Enron in the “Enron Scandals” and prosecution of Ken Lay. Result: No criminal charges against our clients.
  • Represented a major oil company in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas during a federal investigation. Result: no indictment or charges filed.
  • Represented an accountant in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Oklahoma on charges of bankruptcy fraud. Result: dismissal of the indictment on the eve of trial.
  • Represented a Dynegy officer in one of the most complex and difficult cases ever tried in the Southern District of Texas.
  • Represented two oil company executives in Iranian "Oil for Food" prosecution out of the Southern District of New York. Result: No charges filed against our clients.

Located in Houston, Texas, the law office of Terry W. Yates provides the highest quality legal advice in all areas of white collar criminal defense in state and federal courts across the country. Call us at 877-520-7612 or e-mail us now to request a free and informative initial consultation.

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Texas White Collar Defense Attorneys
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