If you have been harmed by a bank, broker, or other financial institution’s fraudulent actions, or failure to warn you of fraud or of a Ponzi scheme, you may be wondering what options you have to recover your monetary losses. Whether you were affected by a firm’s breach of fiduciary duty, failure to disclose material risks or information, or another form of financial fraud, if you have lost a significant amount of money due to a person’s or entity’s fraudulent practices, you need to speak with Silver Law Group.
Our South Florida securities fraud lawyers have deep knowledge of the complexities of securities law and can identify potential claims while helping you navigate the legal process. Whether you wish to be part of a class action lawsuit or you want to hold a third-party accountable for failure to protect you from a Ponzi scheme, our Florida-based attorneys will work diligently to help you recover your financial losses from the culpable parties.
Securities fraud directly undermines the stability of the financial market, while also robbing investors of crucial funds, leaving a long-term economic toll. There are many types of securities fraud that can drain significant quantities of money, representing years of hard work taken from unwitting investors.
Securities fraud claims stem from a deception, non-disclosure, or misrepresentation of material fact related to the purchase or sale of a stock, bond, or other securities. Examples of securities fraud and related fraudulent schemes include:
There are numerous ways you can protect your investments by watching out for the red flags that could indicate a seemingly legitimate venture is actually fraudulent.
Guarantees of unrealistically high returns or minimal risk investments could be signs that a potential investment is linked to fraud. Unlicensed investment professionals or unregistered investments are also major warning flags that something is amiss.
Other indicators that a potential investment could be fraudulent include sensational or high-pressure sales pitches, unsolicited pitches, lack of due diligence, and investments that are difficult or complex to understand. If you have suffered financial losses due to suspected securities fraud in South Florida, one of our attorneys at Silver Law Group can help you understand your rights and the best action moving forward.
There may be numerous options for financial recovery and litigation if you are a victim of securities fraud. However, you should not try to approach this process without the help of a South Florida attorney who is well-versed in the applicable laws, regulations, and procedures involved with recouping money lost to securities fraud.
If you have suffered financial losses due to greed, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, or fraud, securities class actions can offer investors a chance to combine their lawsuits into a single action against the perpetrator(s). When the class action results in a successful settlement or court award, the damages would be split among the investors based on each individual’s losses. In other cases, it may be advisable to initiate new litigation.
Securities fraud cases may be filed against the direct perpetrators of the fraud, as well as third parties who indirectly or indirectly enabled the scheme such as investment banks, commercial banks, and brokerage firms. Our South Florida securities fraud attorneys can review your situation and advise the best route to secure a suitable recovery from all available sources of liability.
Injured investors can suffer tremendous losses from market manipulation. Pump-and-Dump schemes, Ponzi schemes, corporate misconduct, or other fraudulent ventures. A South Florida securities fraud lawyer from our Coral Springs office can act as your advocate and fight for a fair recovery of the money that you unfairly lost due to false or misleading statements
Brokerage firms, commercial banks, and other financial institutions often enable various forms of securities fraud, and even doing so negligently could make them liable for investor losses. The Silver Law Group has extensive experience handling securities fraud cases against major Wall Street firms and financial entities.
Led by Scott Silver, our team of lawyers represents securities fraud victims nationwide. We understand the intricate laws and regulations governing securities markets and can develop the most effective strategies to pursue maximum financial recovery on your behalf. Contact Silver Law Group today to receive your free and confidential legal consultation.