Securities Litigation Options
Nationwide Securities Attorneys
Federal and state securities law and investment law regulate the activities of stockbrokers and brokerage firms, but the laws do not help investors recover financial loss.
To claim damages and obtain relief, investors can pursue four options:
- Direct negotiation
- Securities mediation
- Securities arbitration
- Securities litigation
Direct negotiation
Direct negotiation between the investor and the stockbroker or brokerage house can be an extremely effective method for resolving disputes. The experienced securities law attorneys and team of financial experts at the Willeford Law Firm can help you identify all your financial losses and settle your dispute.
Securities mediation
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method and an informal first step you can take to claim damages. It is the least costly of the three alternatives. The mediator negotiates between you and your opposing party to come to a mutually acceptable solution. You and the other party can choose the mediator and the place of mediation. You also control how the dispute will be resolved.
If you and the other party do not come to an agreement through mediation, you can still pursue your claim through arbitration or litigation.
Securities arbitration
You can decide to pursue your claim through securities arbitration, another alternative dispute resolution method, if mediation does not work to your satisfaction or you can bypass mediation and file your claim for arbitration. In arbitration, an impartial third party hears your case, examines the evidence, and decides the outcome. If you file a claim for arbitration, you give up your right to take the claim to court.
Securities litigation
Private shareholder litigation has nearly doubled in the United States over the past ten years. In litigation, the judge decides the final outcome. Should your case warrant litigation, you will need the skills of experienced securities law attorneys such as those at the Willeford Law Firm of New Orleans, Louisiana. Securities law and investment law are complex and best handled by those most familiar with them.
For more information on alternative dispute resolution from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, click here.
The Willeford Law Firm—the investor’s choice for legal recovery of financial loss
Contact the investment lawyers of Willeford Law Firm for representation in disputes with stockbrokers, brokerage houses, and insurance companies. Our attorneys are skilled in recovering investment losses through direct negotiation, mediation, and when necessary, arbitration, and litigation.
Call us at 1-800-706-5196 to schedule your free consultation or use the online form to tell our about your investment law situation.
