Securities Lawyer Serving Washington, D.C.

You hoped that investing would provide long-term security for yourself and your family, and that a skilled financial planner could help. Instead, an investment professional you trusted chose to engage in actions that harmed your future and the people you care about. 

If you’ve incurred financial losses of over $100,000 due to the misconduct of a financial advisor or stockbroker, it is understandable if you are frustrated and angry. Our securities lawyers serving Washington, D.C., can help you fight back and regain what’s rightfully yours.

Our team at Meyer Wilson Werning has recovered over $350 million for our clients since 1999. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and find out how our nationwide securities lawyers can help when you are a victim of investment misconduct. 

Fiduciary Duty Explained

Fiduciary duty is a legal responsibility that requires one party, known as the fiduciary, to act in the best interests of another party, such as a client. In finance, fiduciaries, like most financial advisors, must prioritize their clients’ financial well-being above their own interests. 

This means they cannot suggest investments or actions that favor themselves at the expense of clients. They are required to avoid conflicts of interest or disclose them fully if they arise. The goal of fiduciary duty is to promote trust and safeguard clients from harm. 

If your advisor failed to meet their responsibilities and you lost money because of it, you may have legal recourse. Our securities attorneys can advise you of your best path and represent you throughout your case. 

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How Our Attorneys Can Help

It’s important to speak with an attorney before taking action against an investment professional you believe is behaving unprofessionally. We can discuss your case with you and let you know what we think, free of charge. 

We are only able to act if a broker or investment advisor played a part in your losses. If your situation fits that description, and we believe you have a case, we’ll get to work. Our team can help you pursue compensation from your former advisor. 

We’ll be with you throughout the process, ensuring your rights are protected and your voice is heard. While every situation is different, some of the ways our securities attorneys serving  Washington, D.C., may be able to help include.

Affordable Representation

Because we work on a contingency fee basis, it costs you nothing for us to get started on your case. We only take our fees once we recover compensation on your behalf. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.

File Your Complaint

Your case begins when we file your complaint with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). They’ll investigate, and they may take legal action against your former financial advisor if they find cause. 

Representing You in Arbitration

Your case will go through the FINRA arbitration process rather than to a civil trial. Dispute resolution through arbitration is quicker and easier than a courtroom trial, and may be required due to your contract with your former investment professional. 

Representing You During Negotiations

If necessary, we may negotiate to resolve your case. We’ll pursue maximum compensation that fully accounts for all of your losses. That can include:

• The total value of your lost securities
• Interest and dividends you missed
• Penalties levied against you
• The legal expense of pursuing your case

Types of Investor Advisor Misconduct

Some of the major types of misconduct our securities lawyers serving Washington, D.C., see frequently include: 

• Ponzi Schemes: Using funds from new investors to pay earlier investors, creating the illusion that the investment is generating profits when it isn’t.
• Overconcentration: Investing too much of a client’s money in one stock or type of investment to benefit the advisor rather than the client.
• Unsuitable Investments: Buying or recommending investments that don’t align with the client’s goals or their risk comfort level.
• Misrepresentation: Failing to tell the full truth or hiding key facts from a client that could influence their investment decisions.
• Unauthorized Trading: Buying or selling investments without the client’s permission or knowledge, typically for the benefit of the advisor.
• Margin Abuse: Using borrowed money to trade without clearly explaining the risks to the client.
• Churning: Making a lot of unnecessary trades just to earn more commissions, not to benefit the client.

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Get Help From a Securities Attorney Serving Washington, DC

You believed your advisor would have your best interests in mind and guide you down the right path. Instead, they betrayed you and knowingly took actions that hurt you and your family. They might face legal consequences, but that doesn’t help you get your money back.

Our securities attorneys serving Washington, D.C., can help you hold your former advisor responsible and recover what you’ve lost. Your money and your future matter, and we can guide you through the process to recover the compensation you deserve. 

Our attorneys at Meyer Wilson Werning have over 75 years of combined legal experience advocating for the rights of our clients. Contact us today for a free consultation and tell us about your investor misconduct situation. 

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