Abilene Fiduciary Fraud Lawyer
Trade Secrets and Fiduciary Fraud Defense Attorney in Abilene, Texas
- Past President, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Past Chair Criminal Justice Section, State Bar of Texas
- Member, The College of the State Bar of Texas
- Present Chair, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute
- 18-Year Faculty Member, Texas Criminal Trial College
One specific area of white collar crime is fiduciary fraud. This type of fraud may occur when a person, business or other party has a fiduciary connection with a second person, business or party and intentionally misrepresents or excludes facts that result in monetary damages to the initial party.
Though a recovery can only be gained through a civil lawsuit, law enforcement may charge the person or party with fiduciary fraud and/or any other white collar crime charges. Attorney Randy Wilson at the Abilene, Texas, office of Randy Wilson Law Offices is able to confidently represent clients who are facing fiduciary fraud and other white collar crime cases.
Embezzlement
One common form of fiduciary fraud that is often alleged is embezzlement. This is the stealing of funds from a business or other party by a party who has been trusted with managing the party's funds. Various types of individuals may be accused of embezzlement as an aspect of fiduciary fraud, including:
- General employees
- Partner
- Office manager or administrative assistant (secretary)
- Bookkeepers and Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
- Trustees
- Guardians
- Conservators
- Individuals designated as having power of attorney
- Oil operator (stealing oil from land owner)
Revealing Trade Secrets
It is important to note that in some cases, the revealing of trade secrets can be considered acts of fiduciary fraud. Trade secret violations are serious white collar crime-related issues and must be handled by an attorney who is knowledgeable of these specific and often complicated types of crimes.
If you have been charged with fiduciary fraud, business fraud or another white collar crime, please contact Randy Wilson Law Offices. Call the Abilene office toll free at 800-763-8120 now to schedule a free consultation.
