Experienced Lawyers Defending Clients in Oklahoma Securities Litigation
The current global economic crisis and the very human tendency of wanting to find someone or something to blame have combined to put the securities industry worldwide under the microscope. To be sure, some of this blame is rightly placed and the increased scrutiny justified. At the same time it must also be said that some of it is not.
At Seymour & Graham, we provide experienced and aggressive securities litigation defense in federal courts statewide, and in cases being tried in state courts in the Tulsa area and surrounding portions of northern Oklahoma. We also handle appeals. If you as an individual or your company as a whole are facing the prospect of securities litigation — call our law offices in Tulsa at 866.308.6532 or contact us online.
Allegations Forming the Basis for Securities Litigation
The laws and regulations governing the securities industry and the licensed professionals who operate within it are complex and difficult to understand. Unfortunately, this has made it very easy for unhappy investors (i.e. most everyone) to misinterpret facts and jump to conclusions about the conduct of brokers, financial advisors, investment advisors and others. Some of the more common types of allegations we see in our securities litigation defense practice include:
- Misrepresentation or misconduct in sales practices
- Omissions (failure to fully disclose fees or other material information)
- Unsuitability claims, recommending unsuitable investment products
- Over-concentrating investments (failing to diversify)
- Improper executions
- Breaches of fiduciary duty
- Criminal misconduct including forgery, embezzlement, insider trading, operating a Ponzi scheme and other forms of deliberate fraud
Developing a Coordinated, Coherent and Compelling Strategy
On the defense side, securities litigation generally involves intersecting interests of multiple parties, each with their own legal representation. While not all of these interests are identical — there is usually an overriding common interest that makes cooperation between all parties and legal counsel involved not only desirable, but in all likelihood, absolutely essential to success.
Our attorneys understand that fact and are known for their ability to work closely with lawyers from other firms in a team effort to develop a coordinated defense strategy that will frame the facts and legal issues correctly to the court.
Contact Seymour & Graham, L.L.P.
If you are interested in meeting with one of our attorneys to discuss these or a similar type of legal concern — call us at 866.308.6532 or contact our firm online.
