You entrusted your hard-earned money to investment firms who are supposed to act in your best interest. However, individuals and families can lose all their savings when investors fail to uphold due diligence and duty of care.
If you, your family, or your business has lost money because of reckless or dishonest security investors, we may be able to help. Ben Crump Law, PLLC has teamed with The Rosen Law Firm to help when careless investment firms fleece innocent investors.
Security laws are complex. You deserve to have a legal advocate on your side to help you recover compensation and justice.
Please call 800-932-1441 for a free consultation with a representative of our Tallahassee security litigation lawyers.
Understanding Securities
A security is a financial investment that individuals and institutions use to safeguard and accumulate money. Many individuals invest their money into either stock or an option.
When you buy stock, you are buying partial ownership into a company. Another security investment is called an option. Options give you the right to buy a stock or another commodity at a set price for a limited time.
Both stocks and options carry an element of risk. A prudent and conscientious investment firm will make sure that investors know that there are no guarantees when it comes to stocks because they cannot control the stock market. Respectable investment firms do all they can to protect their client’s money with wise investment strategies, and in accordance with Chapter 517 of the Florida statutes & constitution.
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How a Security Litigation Lawyer Can Help
Some investment firms do not act in their client’s best interests. The media is full of stories about investors who lose millions of dollars to securities mismanagement, negligence, and fraud. Individuals, families, unions, pension funds, and foundations have suffered financial losses and hardship because of negligence or wrongdoing.
A Tallahassee security litigation lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation in several situations, including:
- Unauthorized trading: occurs when a broker or investment advisor makes a trade without authorization or permission from his or her client.
- Insider trading: occurs when a person uses confidential information to trade stocks for personal profit.
- Churning: occurs when an investment broker conducts multiple trades without authorization from the client for the sole purpose of boosting commissions.
You may be able to pursue compensation regardless of any criminal charges against the investment firm or broker.
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We Help You Understand Your Legal Options
The federal government regulates securities investments, primarily through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Investment companies must report their liabilities and assets.
Unfortunately, many investors are not aware of wrongdoing by their investment broker or firm until they have lost money. You may be able to recover both the money you lost due to negligence, along with additional awards.
Ben Crump Law, PLLC and The Rosen Law Firm have helped clients who were financially injured through intent or negligence.
Your legal options may include:
- Individual lawsuit: for yourself, your family, your business, or a foundation of which you are a stakeholder.
- Class action lawsuit: an option when there are many plaintiffs who have also suffered losses from the same investment firm or broker.
We know that losing your hard-earned money to liability or wrongdoing is devastating. We encourage you to call for a free case evaluation with a member of our firm.
Ben Crump Law, PLLC helps you navigate the maze of federal laws that may potentially resolve your case.
Our firm has represented businesses, individuals, and institutions who believed that their financial losses were due to negligence or willful action.
Our Tallahassee security litigation lawyers may be able to hold exploitative and negligent corporations accountable so they hopefully cannot harm other innocent people. We can negotiate for a fair settlement on your behalf, or we can take your case to court.
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We Work with Law Enforcement Agencies to Protect Investors
In addition to federal laws regulating investments and securities, Florida has its own protections for investors. The Division of Securities ensures that investment firms and brokers comply with the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act.
The Division of Securities is a key component in the protection of private investors. They also promote healthy economic growth with a variety of responsibilities that include:
- The Division regulates all sales of securities that involve the State of Florida.
- The Division ensures that all transactions comply with state law.
- The Division’s Bureau of Registrations monitors investment firms and their employees for compliance and standards.
- The Division’s Bureau of Enforcement investigates complaints of these registered investment firms and employees.
Although anyone may file a complaint through the Division of Securities, it can be a daunting process. This process, combined with your understandable frustration and anger, can make pursuing compensation a challenge. You have the right to hire a lawyer to represent you.
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You did not choose to be a victim of fraud or negligent financial management. You do have the choice of how to respond. Ben Crump Law, PLLC is dedicated to helping those who are injured or harmed by the reckless or intentional act of another party. We are here to help you recover your hard-earned money.
In addition, you could prevent another victim from suffering a similar fate by shining a light on unethical or illegal business practices.
If you believe that your investments were mishandled or you were the victim of securities fraud, we may be able to help you recover compensation. Please call Ben Crump Law, PLLC at 800-932-1441 for a free consultation with a member of our firm.
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