- Criminal DefenseAlthough John works on most types of complex business and real estate cases including securities fraud litigation, he has developed a passion for victims of financial fraud. John became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2005 and assisted clients combating fraud. John has pursued financial fraud perpetrators in state and federal courts (including bankruptcy and appellate courts). John has won numerous large judgments and settlements for his clients. Although, he does some work on the defense side, including selected criminal matters, he attempts to only accept cases in which the defendant has due regard for victims and potential victims of any illegal conduct. Now with two international LLM degrees he focuses more on international disputes and transactions.
- FraudA. Usually there is another cause of action available that is easier to prove. Consumer protection and securities fraud cases have fewer elements to prove which have been defined by statute. More information on fraud litigation
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- Business DisputesJohn is semi-retired. Tollefsen Law PLLC. is no longer in business. John has retained his licenses in Washington, California, and Washington D.C., He has taken inactive status in Texas and retired status in Oregon and New York. He does business as Tollefsen Law, a proprietorship of John Tollefsen. He does occasional legal work that interests him from his home in the Seattle area. He is mostly interested in fraud and securities law (plaintiff and defense), expert witness testimony (international business law and legal malpractice), and complex litigation (including serving as a mediator and arbitrator). He stays busy with his speaking, teaching, writing and studies. He can be reached at any of the phone numbers listed on this web site, extension 601 or
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