WE ARE EXPERIENCED
Securities Fraud Attorneys
Who Help Investors Win Disputes Against Stock Brokers & Brokerage Firms
Let us help you recover financial losses caused by stockbroker fraud, broker misconduct, and unsuitable investment recommendations.
Why should you choose our investment fraud lawyers?
- We have over 20 years of experience in representing individual investors in disputes with stockbrokers and large brokerage firms
- We have recovered $50 million in Private Arbitration
- We have helped over 1,000 investors nationwide recover investment losses
- Our consultations are 100% free and confidential
- We have the resources to help you recover any investment losses caused by broker misconduct or negligence
Why Choose Our Investment Fraud Lawyers?
Our firm focuses solely on representing securities arbitration cases and has recovered millions of dollars for our clients against the majority of brokerage firms in the United States. We utilize our decades of experience in representing clients in securities arbitration claims and our deep understanding of the securities industry, including broker misconduct, to help our clients maximize the financial recovery of their investment. When you choose our attorneys to represent your investment fraud claim, you will not have to pay for legal fees unless we recover compensation. Our attorneys’ legal fees are based entirely on whether we are able to recover for you.
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Common Signs of Investment Fraud
High Pressure Sales Tactics
“Buy now before it’s too late.” “Get it for a low price if you buy now.”
Promises of No Risk or Minimal Risk
“You’ll make significant profits, guaranteed – you can’t go wrong!”
Lack of Information on Investment Returns
Too much information or too little information on how the investment will generate a return.
Unrealistic Turnarounds
Promises of significant returns in a short amount of time.
Dodging Questions
Avoiding questions about your investment, or redirecting your questions by asking you questions. Ignoring requests for documentation, claiming information pertaining to your investment is “classified” or “confidential.”
Unbusinesslike or Pushy Behavior
Refusing to answer phone calls, not letting you meet at their office, or otherwise pushing you to make immediate decisions about your investment.
Securities Arbitration Attorneys
Since the firm’s founding over 20 years ago, Oakes & Fosher, LLC has earned a reputation as one of the leading Securities Litigation Firms in the U.S. We have represented over 1,000 investors throughout the nation, have recovered millions of dollars due to stockbroker negligence and securities fraud, and have litigated cases against the vast majority of brokerage firms operating in the United States.
Our team of experienced securities arbitration attorneys and legal staff are well equipped to handle your securities fraud case professionally and confidentially, and our legal fees are based entirely on whether we are able to recover for your case.
Let us help you recover your investment.
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Our Experienced Investment Fraud Attorneys Are Here to Answer Your Questions
Some investors know that they have been the victim of securities fraud or negligence, while others do not have the slightest notion that wrongdoing has taken place until eventually noticing an investment loss. If you think that you may have been the victim of securities fraud or negligence, our knowledgeable securities fraud lawyers will work quickly to determine if your brokerage account has been mishandled, identify what has happened, and develop a strategy on how to approach your securities arbitration case. Securities laws are complex and involve various state and federal regulations, which can be challenging to understand without an experienced and knowledgeable attorney by your side. Our attorneys are here to answer any questions that you might have about the securities arbitration process and how it may apply to your case, and will aggressively pursue full and just compensation for your claim.
Case Types
What You Should Do If You Suspect Investment Fraud
If you are concerned about something in your account statements or trade confirmations, you should:
- Collect as much documentation as possible about the suspicious investment.
- Check your broker’s records. FINRA’s BrokerCheck lets you view a broker’s licensure, work history, and any complaints that have been brought against them.
- Let an investment fraud attorney develop a strategy. Our attorneys can help you understand state and federal securities laws and create a strategy for recovery of your investment. We can investigate your situation, determine what has happened, and offer advice on the best way to recover your investment.
Let our experienced investment fraud lawyers recover for you. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
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Investment Fraud FAQs
What is Securities Fraud?
Securities fraud, also known as financial advisor or stock broker fraud, covers a vast range of activities, from Ponzi schemes and misappropriation of funds to unauthorized trading, including churning your accounts.
Who Commits Securities Fraud?
Securities fraud is committed by private investors, such as stock brokers or financial advisors, who knowingly provide unsuitable investments to clients based on inside information, or by brokerage firms who hide or misrepresent investment products.
How Long Does the Securities Fraud Recovery Process Take?
Every situation is unique, and the time it will take to settle a case can vary significantly based on a case’s specific circumstances. However, most FINRA securities arbitration and investment litigation cases are settled within 12-24 months after the initial filing date.
What Types of Clients Does Oakes & Fosher Represent?
Our firm specializes in representing individual investors, corporations, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other entities.
Will My Arbitration Claim Be Confidential?
Most securities arbitration settlements are confidential. However, the award that the arbitrators issue is typically public, minus any personal details about the investor involved.
Case Results
$2.6 million
Arbitration awarded $2.6 million against two major brokerage firms on behalf of an elderly woman whose account was seriously mishandled. The investor recovered all of her losses and the settlement covered her attorneys’ fees as well.
$1,403,500
A unanimous award of $1,403,500 was awarded against Royal Alliance Associates on behalf of a group of three California retired AT&T employees. The investors were defrauded after being encouraged to accept a lump sum retirement package, and then investing the retirement funds in self-serving speculative real estate investment trusts and unsuitable variable annuities.
$1,341,280
A settlement of $1,341,280 was awarded to a Texas investor against Oppenheimer, a global brokerage and investment bank, after the investor’s brokerage account was excessively traded by two Oppenheimer brokers. The award included recovery of interest as well as attorneys’ fees.
Client Testimonials – Investment Fraud Lawyers
Our attorneys strive to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services regarding securities arbitration or investment litigation matters. We understand that losing an investment is difficult, and will work to help you through this time and do what it takes to recover your investment. We have helped hundreds of clients with their securities fraud matters. Read these testimonials from our clients who we represented in securities arbitration cases:
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