Commercial Real Estate Fraud Defense Attorney
Defending Builders, Developers, and Other Clients in Texas and Nationwide
In tough economic times, even reputable businesses must make difficult decisions to stay afloat. For many business professionals in Texas and throughout the United States, this may lead to misrepresentations made to lenders and other actions that could be considered deceptive business operations. An FBI investigation of commercial real estate fraud can destroy a real estate enterprise.
Whether you have been charged or are under investigation for commercial real estate fraud, protecting your reputation, your financial interests, and your future demands experience.
Attorney Dan C. Guthrie, Jr., has over 30 years of experience defending professionals and corporations in Texas and throughout the country against allegations of fraud or misconduct. His experience as a defense attorney and a former prosecutor has given him the understanding of the significance of early intervention in white collar crime cases, including cases involving commercial real estate fraud.
New commercial loans are currently very difficult to obtain for shopping centers, apartment complexes, residential developments, and other projects and allegations of financial fraud are on the rise. Mr. Guthrie provides experienced, proactive, and aggressive defense for homebuilders, real estate developers, appraisers, and other professionals in real estate fraud cases involving:
- False financial statements
- Documents that misrepresent leasing
- Misrepresentations regarding pre-sales or pre-qualified buyers
- Inflated appraisals
- Other misstatements, falsifications, or real estate scams
Proactive Defense Against Commercial Real Estate Fraud Allegations
The FBI conducts investigations that can span years before an indictment is ever filed. However, once an indictment is made, the government is already prepared for trial. Witnesses have stepped forward — many threatened with prosecution — and allegations are made in order to escape lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines. Dan Guthrie focuses on early involvement that counters the efforts of an FBI investigation. His law firm focuses on preventing a formal indictment from ever being filed.
With proper intervention by an experienced white collar crime defense attorney, formal indictments can be avoided in the majority of commercial real estate fraud and mortgage fraud cases. However, when an indictment has already been filed, Mr. Guthrie works to develop a comprehensive defense strategy — viewing the case through the eyes of a former prosecutor. In some commercial real estate fraud cases, the fact that the lender was aware of the misrepresentations may be a critical element in your defense strategy.
If you are the subject of a FBI or IRS criminal investigation, consult an experienced defense lawyer and start preparing your defense strategy immediately. Contact white collar crime defense attorney Dan Guthrie for a free consultation and skilled representation in Dallas or nationwide.