Securities litigation is a highly specialized area of practice that encompasses financial business investments in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, aerospace, healthcare, retail, entertainment, accounting, and banking.
When your investments take a hard hit, it can be devastating for the future of you and your family, especially if you are nearing retirement age. While the market naturally rises and falls, the unethical actions of companies or individuals may have contributed to your investments vanishing almost overnight. Fortunately, the law is on your side, there are a number of federal statutes and regulations to protect investors, which may give you the legal basis to submit a claim aimed at recovering your financial losses.
The Houston securities litigation attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas want you to know that you have somewhere to turn if this happens to you. Our Houston legal team may work to prove the wrongdoing of the party that directly contributed to the losses you’ve suffered, and subsequently possibly seek to recover the damages.
Securities Abuses
Securities fraud and abuses may take many forms at many different levels. Our Houston team has found that the most common and potentially damaging acts include the following:
- Insider trading
- Market manipulation
- Misappropriation
- Misrepresentation or nondisclosure
- Unauthorized trading
- Investment scams
The party responsible may include the company you’ve invested in, your broker, or other individuals. A Houston attorney can help you determine where the abuse occurred and how best to proceed.
Don’t let the illegal and unethical actions of others compromise the future financial well being of your family. Our Houston complex business litigation attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas can strive to recover what you’ve worked so hard to earn. Contact us today for a free assessment of your case.