Former federal and state prosecutor, Texas SuperLawyer, ATLA Top 100 in Texas, highlighted in Forbes
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Fees
Retainer (Always)
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Cash, Check
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After my career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant District Attorney, I was chosen as Texas SuperLawyer for 2005, 2006,2007, 2008 and 2009. I have... more
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I endorse attorney Teakell FOR his consistent delivery of high quality legal services to an impressive array of clients. His professional skills and...
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Boris Gorbis
, Beverly Hills (CA), 3 months ago
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Christian Lassen
, Philadelphia (PA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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26 years since John R. Teakell was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Oklahoma |
Authorized to practice law
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1985 |
04/14/2010 |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1990 |
03/09/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Counsel at
Law Office of John R. Teakell
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2003–present
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Trial Attorney at
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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2000–2002
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Assistant U.S. Attorney at
U.S. Attorney's Office
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1997–2000
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Assistant U.S. Attorney at
U.S. Attorney's Office
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1988–1997
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Assistant District Attorney at
District Attorney's Office
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1985–1988
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Oklahoma City University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1985 |
| Oklahoma State University, Stillwater |
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BS - Bachelor of Science |
1979 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Highlighted as White Collar Defense Attorney |
Forbes Magazine |
2010 |
| Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Texas |
American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) |
2009 |
| Texas SuperLawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2009 |
| Texas SuperLawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2008 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2007 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2006 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
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2005 |
See all 7 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Treasurer |
Federal Bar Association, Dallas Chapter |
2004-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
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| Member |
Association of Federal Defense Attorneys |
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Association of Former SEC Attorneys |
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Dallas Bar Association |
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Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
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Tarrant County Bar Association |
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Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association |
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association |
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Portfolio
Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Adam Walsh Act |
Criminal Law Seminar |
2007 |
| Parallel Proceedings - Criminal Investigations, Civil Cases and the Fifth Amendment |
Criminal Law Seminar |
2006 |
| Parallel Proceedings in Criminal Actions and Civil Cases |
Securities Law Section |
2005 |
| Parallel Defenses in Criminal and Civil Cases |
Criminal Law Section Meeting |
2004 |
| Aggressive Criminal Defense in Texas |
UnKnown |
2003 |
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