You have every right to trust your financial advisor to act in your best interests. Advisors are, after all, obligated by law to do what is best for your financial accounts. Unfortunately, advisors may engage in unethical and illegal practices, costing you considerable investment losses.
At Meyer Wilson Werning, our investment fraud lawyers have helped thousands of wronged investors. We have over 75 years of combined legal experience and have recovered over $350 million for wronged investors via securities arbitration. You can count on a California securities & investment fraud lawyer from our team to protect your best interests.
Do You Need a California Securities & Investment Fraud Lawyer?
Our securities & investment fraud lawyers in California have extensive experience going up against financial advisors who commit investment fraud, mismanage portfolios, and engage in illegal activities. We know how to bring individual claims and class or mass tort actions against companies and powerful corporations.
When you hire an attorney from our firm, you can rest easy knowing an entire team of proven professionals is looking out for your best interests. We will fight to recover your investment losses and take care of even the most complex cases while you look toward the future.
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Types of Securities Fraud Our Team Can Help You Recover From
By concentrating our practice on this complex area of law, our California securities and investment fraud attorneys have helped thousands of clients and families prevail in even the most challenging, high-stakes claims. We work diligently as a team to investigate your claim and explore your available options and can assist in a wide range of fraud and misconduct matters.
But most of the time, when securities fraud happens, it is difficult for people to figure out what type of fraud they’ve suffered. All you may know is that your portfolio lost value or you’re being charged excessive fees. Depending on what type of fraud you’ve encountered, we’ll refer you to one of our following attorneys:
- California unsuitability claims lawyer: This happens when your broker recommends investments not aligned with your risk tolerance or financial goals.
- California financial advisor misconduct lawyer: This occurs when financial advisors engage in unethical or illegal behavior that goes against your best interests.
- California churning fraud lawyer: Churning is the act of excessive buying and selling of securities in a client’s account by a broker to generate commissions. If you’ve fallen victim to churning, don’t hesitate to reach out to a securities & investment fraud attorney from our team in California for help.
- California oil and gas scams lawyer: These are fraudulent schemes related to oil and gas sector investments. They often involve high-risk ventures misrepresented as safe.
- California real estate scams lawyer: This includes all fraudulent schemes related to real estate investments, such as property flipping, rental fraud, or pyramid schemes.
- California advance fee fraud lawyer: This type of fraud occurs when an investor is asked to pay a fee upfront before a promised service is delivered, but the service is never provided.
- California excessive 401(k) fees lawyer: Excessive 401(k) fees refer to the charging of unreasonably high fees for managing a 401(k) retirement savings account.
- California market manipulation lawyer: This is a type of fraud where an investor or group of investors influence a stock’s price to their advantage.
- California pump-and-dump lawyer: These are fraudulent practices where the price of a stock is artificially inflated (pumped), often using misleading statements, and then sold off (dumped) when the price is high, leading to a sudden drop in price and substantial losses for investors who bought in during the “pump.”
- California Ponzi scheme lawyer: Ponzi schemes are a type of deception in which returns are paid to early investors with money from new investors instead of from the business’s profits.
- California offshore securities scams lawyer: These fraudulent investment schemes involve financial transactions outside of the victim’s home country, often aimed at evading regulatory oversight. Fortunately, a securities & investment feud lawyer from our team in California can help you recover from an offshore securities scam.
Warning Signs of Investment Fraud and Negligence
Still unsure if you’ve been a victim of securities fraud or financial advisor misconduct? There are common red flags the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warns the public about, including:
- Low-quality websites
- Unsolicited investment offers, especially via email
- Financial advisors from foreign countries
- Offers of “risk-free” investments
- Financial advisors asking you to pay for investments via credit card or wiring money to a bank
- Advisor puts pressure on you to invest right away
- Errors on your investment statements
If you experienced any of these forms of misconduct or investment fraud, our California securities & investment fraud attorneys can help.
You can learn more about securities fraud and how to go up against a broker or advisor during a free consultation with an attorney from our team. We have spent over two decades honing our skills in this practice area and have the experience to assist clients who believe they have fallen prey to investment fraud.
Our lawyers are nationwide leaders in investment fraud cases.
Worried About Holding Your Stockbroker Accountable? We Can Help
Many clients are anxious or hesitant to hold their brokerage firmly responsible for its misconduct. We understand that you may have a good relationship with your financial advisor, but when they violate their fiduciary duty, and it affects you, you need to hold them liable.
After someone you trusted with your life savings or stock portfolio breaks your trust, our team of California securities & investment fraud lawyers can handle the situation and communicate with your broker. We’ll help compile the evidence of stockbroker negligence and filing requirements for any paperwork and claims.
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How Much Does a California Securities & Investment Fraud Lawyer Charge?
Our California investment lawyers understand that clients come to us after suffering significant financial losses from investment fraud. We aim to relieve this financial burden, not add to it.
We operate on a contingency fee basis, which means we charge nothing upfront to take cases and will only charge attorney’s fees later after we win the case.
If we fail to secure you a settlement or verdict award, you will not pay a penny for the services we have already rendered. If we win, you will pay us from your financial award, not your pocket. Schedule a free consultation with a lawyer from our team today to learn more about our fees and how we can help you recover investment fraud losses.
How Is Meyer Wilson Werning Different From Other California Securities Law Firms?
Our firm earned widespread recognition for representing wronged investors who’ve suffered losses due to misconduct and fraud. Our team has been voted among The Best Lawyers in America® 2024, and here are a few reasons why:
We’ll Help You Overcome Financial Hurdles
After you’ve had life-changing losses in your securities portfolio, we understand you may be hesitant to hire legal help that could cost money you don’t have. That’s why our investment & securities fraud attorneys in California don’t charge unless we can recover your losses.
But in addition to helping you recover your funds, we’ll cover expenses by advancing them. So, when you work with our team, you don’t have to worry about legal matters or costs accumulated until you recover your funds.
Low-Volume High-Value
Despite our sizable team of California investment fraud & securities lawyers, we intentionally limit the number of securities fraud cases we take on. We want to ensure we can give your misconduct case the time and attention it deserves.
By taking our time, we can investigate the potential negligence of your investment advisor or evaluate possible securities scams. We ensure we don’t overexert our team and never sacrifice the quality of our work for higher case numbers.
Contact Us to Help Recover Your Investment Fraud Losses
If you believe you were a victim of investment fraud, seeking legal advice from an experienced California securities & investment fraud lawyer is crucial. We have a proven track record managing complex securities fraud cases while providing personalized attention and strategic counsel to guide you through the legal process.
During your free consultation, our team will evaluate your case, assess the potential for a successful claim, and advise you on how to proceed. We are here to fight for your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to take your first step toward justice.
Recovering Losses Caused by Investment Misconduct.