Securities: From the point of view of a lawyer as well as a hands-on professional, Mr. Tollefsen provides a multi-disciplinary approach to engagements. John held series 7, 24, and 27 licenses with the NASD. As a lawyer he has done public offerings, private placements, and litigated a wide range of state-law securities issues. He is a certified fraud examiner (learn more).

Business Organizations: Mr. Tollefsen has drafted organizational and other documents for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts and proprietorships. He has litigated the rights of these entities from both a plaintiff and defense perspective.

Real Estate: John Tollefsen has considerable experience with commercial real estate particularly in the hospitality industry.

False Claims Act: Financial fraud on the federal government is a recurring problem. Mr. Tollefsen can assist you with evaluation of Qui Tam cases. As a certified fraud examiner (learn more) and student of the FCA, he can be of significant assistance to Whistleblowers and their counsel.

Contracts: The foundation of all business, contracts are better understood by a transactional lawyer who has also litigated contractual issues.

Fraud and Business Torts: A primary focus has been fraud cases. From fraud-in-the -inducement to financial fraud, John Tollefsen spends many hours per year litigating, teaching, and studying fraud issues. He is a certified fraud examiner (learn more).

Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection as it relates to financial fraud area is one of John Tollefsen's areas of emphasis.

Computers, Internet and Telecommunications: John Tollefsen has technical knowledge of these industries derived from his business and legal activities. He studies computer discovery issues and techniques.

Business Finance: An area of concentration of his college degree (Business Administration), John Tollefsen has focused on small business equity financing for over 35 years.

Fiduciary and Trusts Relationships: Fiduciary financial fraud one of Mr. Tollefsen's areas of expertise. He is a certified fraud examiner (learn more).

Legal accountings and malpractice: Mr. Tollefsen has worked on several cases as a lawyer, hearing officer, and expert witness which involved financial fraud by lawyers. He is a certified fraud examiner (learn more).