Firm News &amp; Case Results

June 11, 2019

James F. Anderson Allegedly Recommends Unsuitable Promissory Notes

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker James F. Anderson. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, James F. Anderson has been the subject of multiple customer disputes.…

Dawn Bennett Allegedly Operates A $20 Million Ponzi Scheme

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker Dawn Bennett. Dawn Bennett was a Washington DC based securities broker. She worked in the securities industry for twenty eight years. During her…

William A. Hightower Allegedly Invests Customers In Fraudulent Private Offerings

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker William A. Hightower. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, William A. Hightower has been the subject of multiple customer…

Thomas J. Buck Allegedly Trades Numerous Customer Accounts Excessively

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker Thomas J. Buck. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, Thomas J. Buck has been the subject of numerous customer disputes.…

Thomas Riquier Barred By The Massachusetts Securities Division

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker Thomas Riquier. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, Thomas Riquier has been the subject of multiple customer disputes.…

Jose G. Ramirez Sentenced To Over A Year In Prison

Jose G. Ramirez was a Puerto Rico based securities broker. He worked in the securities industry for twenty-six years. During his career, he was registered with three different securities firms. His registrations included; Painewebber Incorporated (1986-1988),…

Alternative Investment

Vertical U.S. Recovery Fund

Oakes & Fosher is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors that were sold shares of the private placement known as the Vertical U.S. Recovery Fund. Oakes & Fosher has already filed claims on behalf of two investors in this private placement. The…

Oscar Francis Allegedly Uses A Fictitious Security To Convert Customer Funds

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker Oscar Francis. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, Oscar Francis has been the subject of multiple customer disputes in…

Benjamin Bourgeois Allegedly Converts Customer Funds

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker Benjamin Bourgeois. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, Benjamin Bourgeois has been the subject of multiple customer…

Furman Alexander Ford Allegedly Withdraws Funds From A Customer’s Charitable Trust-Owned Variable Annuity

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker Furman Alexander Ford. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, Furman Alexander Ford has been the subject of a customer dispute.…

Christopher Burtraw Convicted On Theft Charges

The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of former securities broker Christopher Burtraw. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, Christopher Burtraw has been the subject of multiple customer…