About Guthrie PLLC
Mr. Guthrie has successfully handled the defense of major white-collar and federal tax fraud cases for executives; individuals; attorneys and law firms; medical providers, including doctors and hospital administrators; and large and small businesses nationwide. His clients have worked in industries ranging from healthcare to commercial real estate, banking and accounting.
Mr. Guthrie is admitted to practice before the Northern District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Tax Court and the Supreme Court of the United States. He can also be admitted to practice before any federal district court for any case, which allows him to handle federal cases anywhere in the United States.
Understanding What Is At Stake In A Federal Criminal Investigation Or Prosecution
Dan C. Guthrie Jr. understands the tremendous damage an indictment can cause to a person or company’s reputation, even if there is an acquittal later at trial. He is also keenly aware of the harsh sentences handed down in white collar cases if a person is convicted. Because of this awareness, he is very proactive and thorough in his representation, doing everything possible to stop an indictment from ever happening. He uses the latest cutting edge technology to investigate and analyze voluminous Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and routinely handles complex cases with terabytes of data. His proactive approach and in depth understanding of the underlying facts enables him to frequently convince the government that his client should not be prosecuted.
Mr. Guthrie has tried hundreds of cases and is highly skilled if his client requires vigorous representation in a courtroom.
Professional Excellence Recognized by His Peers
For more than 30 years, Mr. Guthrie has received an AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating a lawyer can receive from judges and his fellow attorneys. His peers also have voted him a Super Lawyer (published by Thomson Reuters) since 2020. and elected him to the list of The Best Lawyers in America since 2022 in white-collar criminal defense.
He is regularly requested to speak to the media about various cases of public interest and has been interviewed by numerous national and regional media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the Associated Press, and 60 Minutes. He has also written many articles about white-collar criminal defense and is the editor of The White Collar Defense Report ®.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Professional Affiliations
Mr. Guthrie is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association and the Bar Association of the 5th Federal Circuit. He also serves on the American Bar Association’s White Collar Crime Committee.
Work With Independent White-Collar Defense Counsel
Mr. Guthrie is committed to fighting for his clients’ freedom and reputation. His thorough understanding of the federal criminal justice system gives his clients a unique advantage in a successful outcome even before there is a trial. He can handle cases not only in the Dallas metro area but can represent white-collar clients in any federal court nationwide.
Schedule an initial consultation with Mr. Guthrie today by calling 214-953-1000 or completing the firm’s contact form.