Your chances of winning a securities fraud case can hinge on several critical factors. Hiring a skilled and experienced broker misconduct lawyer is undoubtedly one of the wisest decisions to dramatically improve your prospects of securing a favorable outcome and maximum compensation.
An accomplished attorney will thoroughly evaluate the merits and nuances of your particular situation, lay out all your legal options in clear terms, and provide expert guidance on building the strongest, most persuasive arguments and evidence.
A broker misconduct lawyer can calculate your financial losses. Next, they can provide tips and recommendations to help you during your legal proceedings. They will allocate time and resources to build a solid claim and represent you in arbitration.
What Are My Chances of Winning a Securities Fraud Case in the United States?
Winning a securities fraud case requires that you meet the required burden of proof. If you have sufficient evidence, you could recover maximum compensation for your financial losses.
If you fall victim to securities fraud, your lawyer can gather an abundance of evidence to support your claim. They will meticulously investigate all aspects of the alleged misconduct, leaving no stone unturned in accumulating documentation, records, communications, testimony, and any other proof of wrongdoing.
With this comprehensive evidence in hand, your attorney will craft compelling arguments that position you strongly to secure full and fair compensation commensurate with the losses you unfairly incurred.
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What Factors Will Determine My Chances of Winning a Securities Fraud Case?
Depending on the type of fraud and the specific circumstances surrounding your claim, your chances of winning a securities fraud case depend on several key factors:
Evidence of Wrongdoing
Having clear documentation and evidence that your stockbroker or investment advisor engaged in fraudulent, unethical, or prohibited practices under securities laws is crucial.
This may include account statements showing your broker is engaged in unauthorized trading, excessive trading activity to generate commissions (churning), misrepresentation of investment risks, or other misconduct.
The Extent of Losses/Damages
Courts and arbitration panels are more likely to rule in your favor if you can definitively show you suffered significant financial losses directly caused by the advisor’s fraud or misconduct. Meticulously calculating and proving your monetary damages strengthens your case.
Adherence to Filing Requirements
Securities cases have strict eligibility requirements and deadlines for filing claims that must be followed precisely. Missing these deadlines or lacking qualified legal representation can jeopardize your chances.
Attorney’s Experience and Track Record
An investment fraud lawyer’s experience litigating these highly complex cases in FINRA arbitration, knowledge of prevailing securities regulations, and past success rate in obtaining sizeable awards or settlements for clients are important factors.
Strength of the Opposition’s Defense
Even with damning evidence, advisors and major financial firms have lawyers aggressively working to poke holes in your case. An attorney who can dismantle their counterarguments is invaluable.
While no outcome is guaranteed, having an accomplished and reputable securities fraud law firm representing you maximizes your odds of prevailing and recovering your investment losses.
Arbitration Process for Investment Fraud Cases
The vast majority of stockbroker misconduct and investment fraud disputes are resolved through arbitration rather than trials. This is primarily due to mandatory arbitration clauses contained in the customer agreements investors must sign with brokerages, which stipulate that any disputes must be settled through arbitration rather than court litigation.
Our firm’s investment fraud lawyers have decades of experience skillfully representing clients and securing substantial compensation through the arbitration process.
We meticulously prepare each case as if it were going to trial, ensuring we construct the strongest possible arguments and evidence to give you the best prospects in arbitration.
These specialized arbitration hearings are typically administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the non-governmental organization that oversees brokers and investment advisors.
Why Arbitration?
The goal is to reach a fair, legally binding resolution to your dispute efficiently and without getting entangled in drawn-out, expensive courtroom litigation.
Our attorneys’ extensive expertise in navigating this complex arbitration system gives you a pronounced advantage over brokers and firms with less experience in this venue.
Our lawyers are nationwide leaders in investment fraud cases.
Get the Legal Help You Need to Win Your Securities Fraud Case
If an investment advisor or a financial firm caused you to lose over $100,000 from your investment accounts, our securities fraud attorneys stand ready to advocate tenaciously on your behalf.
Since our firm’s founding in 1999, our legal team has secured over $350 million in recovery for clients victimized by fraud and unethical practices.
The Meyer Wilson team has more than 75 years of combined legal experience. Our lawyers are nationwide leaders in investment fraud cases and will do everything we can to assist you during your legal proceedings.
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