The Law Office of Thomas E. Zehnle was established in 2017. The decision to open and maintain a solo practice was intentional, to give Mr. Zehnle the opportunity to personally devote more time and attention toward each individual client and remain conflict-free.
Based on his background and work history, Mr. Zehnle also has the ability to “scale up” representation when the situation demands additional legal resources. Thanks to an extensive network of professional connections developed over the course of his law career, Mr. Zehnle can leverage case-specific resources in a cost-effective manner that may be unavailable to other firms.
Simply put, clients receive “small firm” attentiveness coupled with “Big Law” sophistication.
Experience Matters
Mr. Zehnle has more than three decades of experience in white collar defense, internal and independent investigations, and civil litigation from various perspectives. Over the course of his career, Mr. Zehnle has built an impressive resume, including the defense of the former campaign chairman to the President of the United States and serving as the independent monitor for one of the world’s largest financial services companies.
Having successfully tried many cases to verdict, Mr. Zehnle’s experience gives his firm the ability to secure a positive result, whether that be a negotiated resolution for the client or, when necessary, through courtroom litigation. The firm’s demonstrated ability to successfully advocate for clients in cases that involve unusually high-stakes and media attention empowers us to act confidently and robustly.
Criminal and Civil Matters
The Law Office of Thomas E. Zehnle represents clients in both criminal and civil litigation, including disputes where millions of dollars are at stake. Often, federal cases that begin as criminal investigations are resolved in the civil courts, and Mr. Zehnle routinely handles lawsuits and administrative actions that arise in this context. For example, it is not uncommon for the Internal Revenue Service to seek substantial tax, penalties and interest in disputes where the government may believe there was fraud, but not so fervently as to seek a federal indictment. Likewise, the Securities and Exchange Commission may seek remedies such as forfeiture and disgorgement in matters where the U.S. Attorney’s Office may decline to bring charges. Simply stated, litigation comes in different flavors and Mr. Zehnle’s background and experience help to resolve such disputes.