If you’ve lost a significant amount of money due to securities or investment fraud, you might be hesitant to spend more on legal fees. However, if you plan to hold the fraudsters accountable through legal action—whether that be through the courts, arbitration, or administrative proceedings—hiring a lawyer is often essential. In fact, an experienced lawyer can help avoid costly mistakes that could jeopardize your case or result in a settlement far less than you deserve.
Why Hiring a Lawyer Can Pay Off: A lawyer specializing in investment fraud is more than worth the cost because they can help ensure you don’t make critical errors that could end your case prematurely or limit your recovery. The good news is that many lawyers, like those at The Frankowski Firm, work on a contingency fee basis. This means we only get paid if we help you recover your money, so there’s no financial risk for you in getting expert legal representation.
This is especially important in investment fraud or securities fraud cases. Securities law is highly specialized, and not all lawyers are equipped to handle it. Lawyers with expertise in personal injury, divorce, or other fields may not understand the nuances of investment fraud or know how to evaluate your case effectively. By hiring a lawyer who specializes in securities law, you ensure you’re in the best position to succeed in holding the wrongdoer accountable.
What Do Investment Fraud Lawyers Do?
Investment fraud lawyers represent individuals or entities who have been defrauded in connection with investments. These cases can be handled in various forums, including FINRA arbitration, federal courts, or through administrative action. An investment fraud lawyer’s role is to hold accountable those who break the law or violate fiduciary duties in relation to an investment.
Common fraudulent activities lawyers handle include:
- Ponzi or Pyramid Schemes
Fraudsters promise high returns with little to no risk, using new investors’ money to pay earlier investors until the scheme collapses. - Churning
When brokers trade excessively in a client’s account solely to generate commissions, known as “churning,” which can result in financial losses for the investor. - Price Manipulation
Intentional manipulation of an investment’s price to create false demand and inflate its value for personal gain. - Selling Unregistered Securities
Offering investments that haven’t been properly registered with regulatory bodies, making them illegal. - Unauthorized Trading
Executing trades in an investor’s account without their consent, which violates their rights. - Acting as an Unlicensed Broker-Dealer
Selling investments or acting as a broker-dealer without the required license. - Misrepresentation and Omission
Providing misleading information or failing to disclose critical facts about an investment. - Unsuitable Investment Advice
Giving investment advice that’s inappropriate for a client’s financial situation or risk tolerance. - Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Brokers and financial advisors have a legal obligation to act in the best interests of their clients. A breach of this duty can lead to serious financial harm to the investor.
While government agencies like the SEC and FINRA are responsible for overseeing financial markets and prosecuting fraudsters, they are working for the public at large—not specifically for individual victims. For that reason, if you want to recover your losses and hold those responsible accountable, it’s critical to work with a private investment fraud lawyer who represents your interests exclusively.
Why Choose Experienced Securities Fraud Attorneys?
Investment fraud and securities law are complex, and recovery requires a deep understanding of the legal and financial systems. By hiring a lawyer experienced in these matters, you significantly increase your chances of a favorable outcome. A lawyer with a background in securities law knows how to assess the strength of your case, navigate complicated financial records, and fight for your right to recover what you’ve lost.
The Frankowski Firm’s Expertise: At The Frankowski Firm, our attorneys have extensive experience representing victims of investment fraud. With decades of experience handling cases involving Ponzi schemes, broker misconduct, excessive trading, misrepresentation, and other types of securities violations, we are passionate about advocating for investors who have been wronged. We have secured millions of dollars in recoveries for our clients and are committed to ensuring that fraudsters are held accountable for their actions.
What You Get with The Frankowski Firm:
- Expert Legal Guidance: We specialize in investment fraud cases, which ensures you have an experienced advocate by your side.
- No Financial Risk: Our contingency fee structure means you only pay if we recover your losses.
- Aggressive Representation: We fight hard to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.
If you’ve suffered financial losses due to investment fraud, don’t go it alone. Contact The Frankowski Firm for a free consultation, and let us help you recover your losses and get the justice you deserve. Our dedicated team is here to support you through every step of the legal process, offering expert guidance and aggressive representation. Call The Frankowski Firm today at 1-888-741-7503.