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Wronged Investors Have Options

Securities broker-dealers are required by federal securities laws and self-regulatory guidelines to safeguard customer accounts from fraud and to properly monitor the behavior and business dealings of their associated individuals or stockbrokers who are engaged in the sale of securities or other investment-related activities. Investment losses have the power to completely alter lives. Investors frequently are unaware of the reason behind their investment losses or whether they have legal recourse. Many only point the finger at themselves. A lot of investors are also not aware that they must arbitrate their claims and may be able to recoup their investment losses by bringing a lawsuit before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, which serves as the forum for the adjudication of these claims.

Investors who have been harmed have a responsibility to take action, otherwise their claims may be precluded by operation of law, the passing of time since the event or events giving rise to their claims, and, in some cases, the discovery of these claims following the exercise of reasonable diligence. In order to assess your claims and understand your rights and obligations if you have experienced investment losses, you should speak with a securities or investment fraud attorney.

Securities Arbitration Claims

Legal and regulatory concerns are usually complex in securities arbitration proceedings. In order to tenaciously contest these allegations, securities broker-dealers typically have access to practically limitless resources and highly skilled securities arbitration lawyers or counsel. Investor arbitration cases involving securities can be difficult to both prosecute and defend.

This area of the law usually calls for knowledge and experience handling the pertinent legal issues, which quite often involve the application of federal securities laws, regulations, self-regulatory rules, specific state “blue-sky” laws, the common law, and navigating the FINRA Code of Arbitration Procedure.

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We have battled for investors’ rights for more than 30 years. For small and major investors, including individuals, early retirees, trusts, pension plans, and large institutions, we have accepted and successfully litigated complex securities arbitration and other disputes. These clients came to us literally from all over the world.

We have knowledge that goes beyond the law. We understand sophisticated financial products, and securities industry rules, regulations and procedures. For more than 30 years, it has served as the cornerstone of our work and knowledge.

Customers choose us because of our qualifications, standing, and track record. Yet, when we take on their representation, we take on more than simply their needs as clients. We achieve positive outcomes because we work arduously and fiercely to get them, and we are especially proud of what our clients have said over the years about the caliber of our legal representation.

Investors Ought To Investigate

Investors have the right to rely on the expertise, experience, or trusted counsel of their financial adviser, regardless of their background or wealth. Investors frequently turn to cousins or other close family members who work in finance, or a religious or affinity group for advice. Or, they might rely on financial advisors who have been endorsed by their employers or companies.

Many investors are recruited via free lunches or dinners, and then they’re presented with a biased or misleading presentation regarding a specific investment that typically comes with large commissions. Everyone who invests has a right to the truth. Yet everyone who invests also has a responsibility to do their research first. Investors generally shouldn’t invest in something they don’t fully grasp. Something that seems too good to be true probably is.

Look into your financial advisor. Is the individual handling your finances a registered stockbroker, an investment advisor, or both? Have you restricted your ability to file a lawsuit in court, before FINRA, or elsewhere? Does FINRA BrokerCheck list any prior customer complaints, arbitration claims, or regulatory actions brought against that person or their company? iPhone stock quotes What are the financial motivations for the stockbroker? What are the financial incentives for the brokerage firm?

Do the people recommending or selling these securities or financial products have their own financial interests in mind when they do so, typically at the expense of the investor? There is no such thing as a free lunch unless you’re a stockbroker giving an investor-recruitment seminar that is sponsored and paid for by the people who are selling the securities or other recommended investments.

Promissory notes, direct investments, and such schemes should all be avoided. Ask yourself whether the brokerage business is authorized to sell you the securities. Are the securities being sold to you exempt from registration under state and federal law, or are they registered? Be watchful, and take action if you suspect something is amiss. The repercussions of inaction are sometimes devastating. To find out your rights and obligations if you have experienced financial losses, you should speak with a securities arbitration and investment fraud attorney.

Hire The Best Lawyers

Investors would do well to research any potential legal advice. We don’t want to imply that the quality of the legal services to be provided by other lawyers is superior to the quality of the legal services to be provided by us. Yet, you shouldn’t solely depend on advertising, claims of knowledge, or a legal firm’s glossy website. Look into them. Pose inquiries. Consult other experts. Many of our cases are referred to us by other attorneys, accountants, and even financial experts.

scales of justice Ask potential attorneys about their experience, including the length of time they have spent fighting FINRA securities arbitration cases. At a final hearing, how many cases have they actually tried? What, if any, additional practice areas do they have? Do they belong to PIABA (Public Investors Advocacy Bar Association)?

Regardless of the size of the firm, will an associate or the person whose name is on the door litigate or try your case? Are they accommodating to their customers? What do their previous customers think of them?

Be cautious of representatives soliciting securities arbitration claims who are not licensed or who are not attorneys. Be careful of promises made by anyone hoping to acquire your business by promising to win or to recover your investment losses or damages, including exemplary damages, interest, costs, lost profits, and attorney’s fees. Despite the fact that each instance of investor fraud is unique, each case carries a risk. It’s possible that your prospective counsel is just saying what you want to hear. Only cases that have merit are accepted by us.

We are litigators, not cheerleaders.

We are a “boutique” law firm with national locations that only represents investors in securities arbitration claims against stockbrokers and their brokerages firm for misconduct, including securities fraud, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, the recommendation of defective investment products, unsuitable investments, theft, selling away, and the failure to disclose material information to investors.

To recover your investment losses, we have the tools, expertise, and resources to compete with the biggest global banking and investment firms and the people connected to them. Due to the results we produce, our clients favor us. Because of our demeanor, familiarity with the pertinent legal issues, and the caliber of our work, arbitrators frequently respect us, or at the very least pay attention to us. If anything, defense attorneys value our expertise. But, because we hold stockbrokers and their investment businesses liable financially for the victims of their malpractice, they generally dislike us.

Contingent Fee Representation

We also back up our words with deeds (and resources). We provide our legal services on a contingent fee basis, which means that we cover all costs up front and that there are no fees or costs (where allowed) unless we successfully collect money for you. Your duty is to assist us in pursuing your claims in a cooperative manner.

The best part is that, subject to any actual or potential conflicts of interest, we offer investors a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation to investigate any claims they may have if they have experienced investment losses, believe they may have been the victim of securities or investment fraud, or are seeking qualified counsel to represent them in a legal matter or securities arbitration claim. We don’t just accept any claim, but the review or investigation of your claim is quick and easy.

For a free, no-obligation virtual consultation to discuss any securities-related claim you may have with an experienced securities arbitration lawyer, contact our office at any time. We are also always accessible by appointment.

Time is of the essence. Many irate investors choose not to take action before it is too late. Brokerage businesses or securities broker-dealers shut down, seek bankruptcy protection from creditors, or are barred from the market by regulators, frequently for the same or similar wrongdoing committed against all or the majority of their other clients, including you.

Within the securities sector, mergers and acquisitions modify the registration and identity of securities broker-dealers. Stockbrokers frequently switch companies, which may have negative effects for a number of reasons, especially if an investor continues to rely on deceptive investing advice when determining whether to buy, sell, or hold a particular security. finra arbitration attorney

Many resentful investors put off taking action. People frequently find it difficult to face reality. Confirmation bias is the term used by psychologists. “It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled,” as Mark Twain said. Due to shame or guilt, many investors place the blame on themselves or do nothing.

Many are unaware that they are not alone and that the FINRA securities arbitration process is a legal means of recovering investment losses caused by wrongdoing. Every claim has a deadline. Only claims involving FINRA securities are admissible for arbitration before FINRA within six years of the circumstances giving birth to those claims, and maybe even after those claims were discovered through the use of reasonable care.

According to state law, any claims for common law fraud, fiduciary responsibility violations, or other torts must be filed within two (2) years of the date on which they were discovered after exercising reasonable diligence. According to the federal securities laws, all such claims must be filed within two (2) years of the date on which any such claim was discovered or within five (5) years of the date on which the circumstances giving birth to the claim(s) occurred, whichever comes first.

These claims may be permanently lost or time-barred if an aggrieved investor misses the deadline to file a formal lawsuit in a court of competent jurisdiction or before FINRA Dispute Resolution. Time is therefore always of the essence, and if you believe you have been the victim of investment fraud or securities fraud, you immediately speak with a knowledgeable securities arbitration attorney to learn more about your legal options. We provide a free, confidential consultation regarding the assessment of these claims (subject to certain restrictions), and we represent investors on a contingent-fee basis, which means that we are not paid unless we are successful in recovering money for you. To learn more or to talk with one of our attorneys, get in touch with us right away.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

FINRA Arbitration

The litigation of individual and group investor claims against securities broker-dealers and investment professionals adjuducated in arbitration before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Defective Financial Products

Alternative Investments, Promissory Notes, Structured Products, High Yield Bond Funds, Non-Marketable Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inverse and Leveraged ETFs,  the Failure to Conduct Due Diligence.

Unsuitable Investments

Speculative or High Risk Investment Recommendations, Unsuitable Investment Strategies, Low Priced Securities, Customer Specific Unsuitability, Inappropriate Investment Recommendations.

Stockbroker Misconduct

Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Churing, Unauthorized Trading, Fraud, Stockbroker Theft, Ponzi Schemes, the Sale of Unapprovied investments.

OUR OFFICE LOCATION

If you believe that you have been the victim of securities or investment fraud fraud, contact us for a free confidential evaluation of your claim. See Important Disclaimer

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1260 South Soto Street, Suite 7 Los Angeles, California 90023

Direct: (213) 255-3475

Toll Free: (877) 732-2889

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We accept representation on a contingent fee basis, meaning there is no cost to you unless we make a recovery for you. There is never any charge for a consultation or an evaluation of your claim. For more information, contact us at (877) SEC-ATTY.

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I had questions and sought a consultation regarding what I believed to have been inappropriate treatment by my brokerage firm. He took the time to give me a clear understanding of what was involved and clearly described next steps to resolve the matter. He did this in a concise, complete and friendly manner. Although in the scheme of things my matter was small. From what I have seen, if I ever had need of a securities lawyer or was asked to refer one to a friend, Nicholas would undoubtedly be the first name I would mention.

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"One In A Million"
    

Nicholas is extremely knowledgeable regarding many facets of the sometimes complicated securities business. This comes from his first hand experience in the business prior to his decision to practice law. Nick is also very dedicated to staying abreast of the ever changing environment that is so prevalent in the investment world. Combine that with his drive and determination to get things done and you have one in a million!!!

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My case was taken on a contingency basis. Even though it lasted about two years, the Guiliano law firm kept in contact with me, continued to research the case and brought it to a successful conclusion. They were very supportive of me in my first such experience and were very good to work with.

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Personable and professional, he is the one to go to when investors are defrauded by Brokerage houses and Investment banks. Somebody you want on your side when things go wrong. He takes personal interest in every case and tries his best. Although I could not recover all my losses due to Fed/SEC action which was beyond his control, I would give Mr. Guiliano full marks on every count. He even worked with my accountants to help me write off losses due to fraud.

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My husband and I were lucky to find Nick after losing a substantial amount of money due to poor investing from a prominent company. He made us feel at ease right away and was always accessible for questions and concerns. Nick and his team were wonderful with gathering up all the pertinent information needed for our case, constantly in contact with us, answering all of our questions, which helped to make the process a lot less stressful. We are so very grateful to have had The Guiliano Law Firm represent us and the fact that they did it on a contingency basis made it possible to follow through. If not for them, we would never have been able to pursue this, financially or emotionally.

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I contacted Nicholas Guiliano for my 90 year old mother, who lives in Oregon to assist her in recovering from an unscrupulous financial manager who talked her into investing in some very high risk and speculative securities to reap high commissions. Mr Guiliano worked very hard to recover what he could for my mother. He is the best and fights for his clients like a bull dog to uphold their rights and protect their interests. I highly recommend Mr Guiliano and his firm when it comes to securities issues.

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I have employed Nick Guiliano personally and on behalf of my clients in the past. Nick is absolutely the best securities lawyer in Philly if not the country. The best of the Best!

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I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere congratulations for your awesome results. I want to acknowledge my appreciation and respect for their splendid professionalism and knowledge you have shown in handling the laws (previous and present), for arbitration over fraud litigations.

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Nick was incredibly resourceful and professional. His understanding of securities and investment fraud is unparalleled. He is indeed connected with all the powers to be , and is able to provide intellectual and cogent insights. He is tenacious in fighting for his clients, and will never relent. I was able to follow his recommendations and am glad I did.

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Mr. Guiliano (Nicholas) represented my mother and I in an investment case where it appeared the agent was preying on elderly people and steering them to improper investments to reap commissions. Mr Guilano did an excellent job of preparing the case and representing us. Although the case settled out of court, it was the best outcome expected for several technical reasons out of his control. He always kept us informed and provided sound recommendations. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Guiliano for any investment related case.

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I used Mr. Guiliano for a investment fraud case and he did a very good job. I got a good deal of my money back that had been lost due to risky investments I was put into by a prominent company. It was not a really big case, yet Mr. Guiliano was interested and responsive and kept on top of things for me. I would recommend him strongly.

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We called Mr. Guiliano after reading his article in Forbes magazine. Although we though the statue of limitations might have run out on our case, we were thrilled when he took our case. Against the odds, he was able to get a settlement for us. He kept us informed and advised us on the proper course of action. We always felt confident with his ability and advice and it paid off. Highly recommend.

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Nick Guiliano came highly recommended to me and I was very fortunate that he agreed to take my case. His knowledge of the law and his ability to think outside the box amazed me more and more as my case progressed. His aggressive style and total dedication to me and my case gave me the confidence that we were going to prevail and we did. He is one of the few Attorneys that does not finish his work at end of the day. He was always thinking of ways to use his expertise and knowledge on my behalf. On a personal note, he is a very down to earth guy who makes you very comfortable and at ease. He gave me the ability to sleep at night knowing that my case was in his hands. I will always recommend him without any reservations. In my book he is “the Best”

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Nicholas Guiliano was successful in winning a case against one of the firms where I had invested. I had a safe investment until a young eager stock broker took over my account and slowly kept putting my money in risky stocks, all while I was on disability. Nick was able to get me a portion of my money back within 2 months. He always was available to speak, and very courteous. I am so grateful to have found Nick. Thank you Nick!
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Nick represented me when a stock broker took advantage of the money I had in my portfolio. He did an unbelievable job because most people thought I did not have a leg to stand on. He really knows his field. I am really thankful that I met Nick because he did a phenomenal job. I would highly recommend him.

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Philadelphia has lived up to it's reputation as having the best attorneys in the Country. I had been told I had a problem of having a Hedge Fund investment. He went to a lot of time and trouble to not take my case. What I really appreciate is his work ethic. He was very kind to me not only with the generosity of his time, but with his words of support. No civilian, like myself, wants a lawsuit but if I ever needed one, it is Mr, Guiliano who I would call upon to represent me. He is a good man.

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