When you entrust your hard-earned savings to a financial advisor, you have a reasonable expectation that the investments they recommend will be suitable for your individual financial goals and risk tolerance. Unfortunately, you may have found yourself facing devastating losses from alternative investments that were completely inappropriate for their circumstances.
That’s where Meyer Wilson steps in. Our alternative investment loss lawyers have decades of experience and have the firepower and resources to take on even the most complex alternative investment loss cases.
With a large team of experienced investment fraud lawyers and a robust legal support staff, you can trust that your case is in the hands of dependable legal help. Explore the ways that we can help you recover your losses.
Common Types of Alternative Investments
Alternative investments can offer unique opportunities for investors, but they also come with their own set of risks. At our law firm, our investment loss recovery lawyers have extensive experience handling a wide range of complex alternative investment products, including:
Hedge Funds
Volatile, high-risk investment vehicles that often underperform and expose investors to significant losses.
Private Equity Funds
Illiquid investments in private companies can be susceptible to fraud, mismanagement, and unexpected market factors.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Commercial and residential real estate investments may suffer from overvaluation, liquidity issues, and lack of transparency.
Structured Products
Derivative-based investments tied to underlying assets that can be opaque, highly speculative, and poorly suited for many investors.
Commodities and Futures
Leveraged trading in commodities, currencies, and other derivatives that carry substantial risk of significant losses.
Common Causes of Alternative Investment Losses
As alternative investment loss attorneys, our clients have faced a variety of challenges that have led to devastating losses from their alternative investments, including:
- Fraud or Misrepresentation by Fund Managers: Intentional schemes to mislead investors about the true nature, risks, and performance of alternative investment products.
- Unsuitable Investment Recommendations: Financial advisors pushing complex, high-risk alternative investments that are inappropriate for a client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance.
- Excessive Fees and Hidden Costs: Exorbitant management fees, performance fees, and other undisclosed costs that erode alternative investment returns.
- Market Volatility and Underperformance: Significant losses due to the inherent risks and unpredictability of alternative investment asset classes.
No matter the cause of your investment loss, our attorneys are here to advocate for you and hold the responsible parties accountable. Unsuitable investments have the potential to derail your future but not with the help of a trusted legal advisor like Meyer Wilson.
What’s Recoverable in an Alternative Investment Loss Settlement?
When investors suffer losses from alternative investments like hedge funds, private equity, REITs, or structured products, there are several types of damages that our alternative investment loss lawyers may be able to recover in a settlement or legal judgment:
- Initial Investment Amounts: The primary goal is to recover the full amount of the initial principal investment that was lost due to fraud, misrepresentation, or other misconduct by the fund managers or financial advisors.
- Missed Investment Gains: In addition to the initial investment, you may be able to recover the projected gains or returns that you would have earned had the money been properly invested.
- Incidental Losses: Collateral losses such as taxes paid on phantom income, early withdrawal penalties, or other costs directly related to the failed alternative investment may also be recovered.
- Punitive Damages: Punitive damages are awarded on top of the actual investment losses to punish the wrongdoers.
- Recover Legal Fees and Expenses: The costs of hiring an experienced alternative investment loss attorney to pursue your case, including filing fees, expert witness costs, and other litigation expenses, may be recoverable.
The total amount you can recover will depend on the specific circumstances of your case, the severity of the misconduct, and the negotiating skills of your legal team. It’s important to act quickly, as there are strict statutes of limitations that dictate the timeframe for filing claims related to alternative investment losses.
Our Winning Legal Approach to Investment Recovery
At Meyer Wilson, our lawyers handling alternative investment loss cases take a multifaceted approach to helping our clients recover their losses:
- Thorough Document Review and Analysis: We conduct a detailed examination of all investment documents, performance records, and other relevant materials to identify potential legal claims.
- Identifying Causes of Losses and Legal Remedies: Our team works diligently to pinpoint the factors that led to your alternative investment losses and determine the most viable legal strategies for recovery.
- Aggressive Negotiations and Litigation: We are prepared to engage in forceful negotiations with financial institutions and, if necessary, pursue litigation to maximize the compensation our clients receive.
- Protecting Your Rights and Securing Full Recovery: Our top priority is safeguarding your interests and ensuring you receive the full financial recovery you are rightfully owed.
Don’t wait to start on the path to financial recovery. We operate on a contingency fee structure, which means that you only pay us if we successfully recover compensation for you. There is no fee if there is no recovery.
Schedule a Consultation With Meyer Wilson Law Firm’s Alternative Investment Loss Lawyers
We are dedicated to protecting your rights and pursuing full compensation for your losses.
Our track record speaks for itself. We take pride in the successful outcomes we have achieved for our clients. If you have suffered losses in alternative investments, we have alternative investment loss attorneys available to help you immediately.
Contact us to schedule a complimentary case review. During a consultation, we will discuss your situation in detail and provide you with a clear understanding of your rights and legal options.
