Houston Securities Fraud Lawyer

Securities fraud occurs when an investor is enticed to make a purchase or sale decision on the basis of false information, often resulting in financial losses. Securities laws prohibit operators in the stock and commodity markets from misleading investors to part with their money based on untrue statements. When they do, they are breaking the law and a securities attorney can hold them accountable for their actions and for investor losses that resulted from their fraud.

A Houston securities attorney can help victims of securities and investment fraud recover damages from those responsible for their losses. By their nature, securities fraud cases can be very complex. Recovery of assets from the proceeds of securities fraud is a resource intensive and expensive undertaking because of the cleverness of fraudsters in the concealment of assets and money laundering. A securities lawyer can bring the expertise and resources necessary to build a strong case against those responsible.

Types of Securities Fraud

The securities attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP represent clients in issues related to the following:

Investment Fraud

Investment fraud occurs when investors are enticed to invest in a security based on false or misleading statements. Recent examples include the fraudulent representation of some mutual funds as conservative investments despite the fact they were heavily invested in risky sub-prime mortgages of dubious value. Click here to read more about investment fraud.

Stock Fraud

Stock fraud occurs when corporations prioritize profits over the interests of their shareholders. By misleading shareholders, corporations place shareholders' investments at risk. Illegal insider trading, another form of stock fraud, is the trading of a corporation's stock or other security by corporate insiders such as officers, key employees, directors, or holders of more than ten percent of the firm's shares on the basis material non-public information obtained during the performance of the insider's duties at the corporation, or otherwise misappropriated. Click here to read more about stock fraud.

Stockbroker Fraud

Stockbroker fraud occurs when a broker recklessly disregards the investment objectives and risk tolerance of his or her client, and engages in behavior that violates the stockbroker's professional duties. Call an attorney immediately if you have been victimized by a stockbroker. Click here to read more about stockbroker fraud.

Mortgage Backed Securities Fraud

Undisclosed risks associated with mortgage backed securities with ties to risky subprime mortgages have cost investors hundreds of millions of dollars as those securities lost value and became illiquid. Do not let your mortgage company take advantage of you! Click here to read more about mortgage fraud.

Ponzi Scheme

What is a Ponzi scheme? An illegal investment campaign in which a person seeks ways to illegally create revenue for themselves, Ponzi schemes are generally made by fabricating an investment plan and marketing it to naïve investors who are unfamiliar with the process. Click here to read more about Ponzi schemes.

Madoff Investment Fraud

If you have been taken advantage of during the Madoff investment fraud case, seek the legal advice of a securities attorney at once. Bernard Madoff, a modern day schemer, is said to be responsible for an estimated $50 billion in investor losses overall. Click here to read more about Madoff Investment Fraud.

Stanford Investment Fraud

For any person who has suffered a financial loss due to the Stanford investment fraud case, talk to a securities lawyer as soon as possible. You may be eligible to seek some of the damages caused by this investment fraud scheme, and our firm can show you how! Click here to read more about the Stanford investment fraud.

Contact a Houston Securities Attorney

If you have incurred substantial financial losses in connection with fraudulent acts or advice of a financial planner or advisor, stockbroker, investment advisor, or corporation, a securities attorney may be able to help you claim compensation for your losses. You should contact an experienced securities attorney to learn more about your options.

Contact a Houston, TX securities fraud lawyer from our office today to discuss your case.