Oregon investment fraud attorney Robert Wayne Pearce at the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce P.A., have extensive experience representing investors and organizations in securities arbitrations through FINRA in the State of Oregon.
Have you fallen victim to investment fraud? Are you looking for an experienced attorney to help you fight for the compensation you deserve?
You need an investment fraud lawyer who is dedicated to protecting your rights as an Oregon-based investor.
We have worked with hundreds of investors and understand the frustration and stress that comes with being a victim of investment fraud, and we are here to help you navigate the legal process and hold those responsible accountable.
Since 1980, we have been devoted to helping investors and have successfully recovered over $175 million in settlements and verdicts on their behalf. View client testimonials here. We have experience handling all types of securities fraud cases and utilize all available legal avenues from the federal level to Oregon law as it applies to investment fraud cases. Don’t let investment fraud ruin your financial future – contact the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. today via our quick-response form, or call (800) 732-2889.
Definition of Investment Fraud and Securities Fraud
Investment fraud, often referred to as securities fraud, involves deceptive practices such as the use of false or misleading information to manipulate investors into making decisions that lead to significant financial losses. In some instances, dishonest brokers may go as far as committing outright theft of investors’ funds or securities.
Example Scenario: A broker convinces an investor to allocate a substantial part of their retirement savings to a high-risk, non-liquid investment, minimizing the risks and overstating potential returns while urging a rapid decision. Unfortunately, the investment fails, resulting in significant financial losses for the investor.
When you first hired your broker-dealer, it’s likely that you trusted them to put your best interests first. Unfortunately, many brokers and financial advisors don’t live up to their fiduciary duty or have committed outright securities fraud. They might mislead you about investments, conceal risks, engage in excessive trading (churning) to generate commissions, or overcharge you with hidden fees.
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Oregon and Federal Laws That Protect Investors
Oregon investors benefit from a robust framework of protections designed to ensure fair and transparent markets. These safeguards include:
- Key Laws and Regulations
- Oregon Securities Law: The cornerstone of Oregon investor protection, this law combats fraud, mandates the registration of most securities, and provides avenues for investors to seek recourse if they’ve been misled.
- Oregon Private Corporations Law: This outlines shareholder rights and the responsibilities of company leaders, aiming to ensure that corporations act in the shareholders’ best interests.
- Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA): This broad law empowers investors to take action against unfair or deceptive investment practices.
- Governing Agencies
- Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services: This agency is the primary watchdog for the Oregon securities industry. They register offerings, license brokers, investigate misconduct, and educate investors about their rights.
- Office of the Oregon Attorney General (Consumer Protection Division): Focused on consumer protection, this office can intervene in cases of investment fraud or other deceptive practices that harm Oregon investors.
- National Regulatory Bodies
- FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority): FINRA oversees all broker-dealers in the US, setting ethical standards, enforcing securities laws, and providing investor education resources. They work alongside the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) for broad investor protection.
Useful Resources
- Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services: https://dfr.oregon.gov/business/licensing/financial/securities/pages/index.aspx
- Office of the Oregon Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division: https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/
- FINRA: https://www.finra.org/
- SEC – https://www.sec.gov/
How our Oregon Securities Law Attorneys Can Help You
While losses are a natural aspect of investing, brokers can be held legally accountable when they engage in fraud. If you suspect you’ve been a victim of investment fraud, it’s crucial to consult with a lawyer experienced in these matters. Additionally, it may be necessary to report the issue to regulatory organizations such as the SEC or FINRA, especially if there’s a possibility of market manipulation or insider trading.
The sooner you act, the greater your chances of recovering compensation. At the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we have helped countless investors recover their losses due to investment fraud. We will thoroughly investigate your case, uncovering any misrepresentation or fraudulent activity, and fight to get you justice and the compensation you deserve.
If you’ve suffered financial losses due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the simplest way to determine if you have a legal case is to contact us at 800-732-2889. Our experienced investment fraud law firm can guide and represent you effectively. Here’s what we can do for you:
Can I Recover my Investment Losses?
In order to recover your investment losses, you must prove that your broker-dealer or financial advisor violated securities statutes, rules, regulations, breached their fiduciary duty to you as an investor or acted negligently. You are not going to successfully do this without a skilled and experienced securities law attorney.
In most cases, this means filing a FINRA arbitration claim against the broker-dealer and/or representative.
The majority of securities fraud cases are handled by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) rather than being brought to the court system.
FINRA arbitration is a streamlined, cost-effective way to resolve disputes between investors and their brokers without going to court – it also allows you to collect punitive damages, which are not available in civil court.
As an investor, you have certain rights that must be respected and protected.
We’re currently investigating several financial firms and stockbrokers who may have been the subject of customer complaints, may be facing legal action, and may have acted unethically and committed fraud in Oregon, including:
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/meredith-hoffman-edward-jones/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/vivian-wilcox-edward-jones/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/james-maxon-lincoln-financial-advisors/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/thomas-hamlin-somerset-securities/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/adam-french-bankers-life-securities/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/richard-stone-stifel-nicolaus-company-2/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/andres-murdoch-somerset-securities/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/joseph-carrano-merrill-lynch-pierce-fenner-smith/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/e-m-steinberg-oppenheimer-co/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/donald-zabudsky-morgan-stanley/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/jacquelyn-pasciak-cambridge-investment-research/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/jason-meiwes-lpl-financial-llc-2/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/lance-cannon-lpl-financial-llc/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/david-thiele-osaic-wealth/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/tyson-allred-lpl-financial-llc/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/eric-davidson-aegis-capital-corp/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/tim-weinberg-cetera-advisor-networks/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/ryan-beck-osaic-wealth/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/eric-anderson-nylife-securities/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/william-hoffman-royal-alliance-associates/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/travis-price-fsc-securities-corp/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/todd-micciche-cuna-brokerage-services/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/scott-sideras-d-a-davidson-co/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/robert-fehrman-msc-bd-2/
- https://www.secatty.com/investigations/nicholas-baecker-thrivent-investment-management/
Did You Know . . . Investment Fraud Attorney Robert Pearce Has Single-Handedly Collected Over $175 Million On Behalf of His Clients
In the last 20 years alone, Robert Pearce has recovered over $175 million for his investor clients. In fact, he has recovered funds for over 99% of his investor clients through various avenues of recovery, including settlements, arbitrations, and court litigation.
No investment fraud firm can ever guarantee the same or similar results in any given case. However, when you hire the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., you can sleep well knowing you are in qualified and capable hands. Attorney Robert Pearce has represented hundreds of investors over his 40 year career and in the last 20 years alone recovered over $175 million for his investor clients.
Robert Pearce will fight for your rights day in and day out to get you the recovery you are entitled to.
What Can an Investment Fraud Lawyer Do for Investors?
What Can an Investment Fraud Lawyer Do for Investors?
An investment fraud lawyer helps investors recover investment losses that they lost due to a financial advisor or broker who did not act in their best interest. Typically, the lawyer will help the investor recover their losses through a process called FINRA arbitration.
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What Are the Statute of Limitations?
When dealing with investment fraud cases, prompt action is crucial due to the statutes of limitations set by both Oregon and federal laws. In Oregon, the statute of limitations for fraud cases is generally 2 years from when the facts of the fraud are discovered, but not more than 3 years from the date the securities were sold. Federally, the statute of limitations for securities fraud is usually five years from the violation date or two years from when the fraud should have been discovered. Consulting an attorney quickly is vital to ensure that your claim is filed within these legal deadlines.
Contact an Oregon Securities and Investment Fraud Attorney Today
The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., is a law firm specializing in representing defrauded investors recover. Oregon investment fraud lawyer Robert Wayne Pearce specializes in getting individuals their money back from bad investments using any and all available methods.
If you are an investor who has recently dealt with investment loss due to potential securities or investment fraud, we want to help.
If you have questions about how to move forward, contact our team online or by phone at 561-338-0037 for a free confidential consultation with an Oregon securities lawyer. We will fight aggressively for your financial recovery and for justice.
Our law firm works with clients in Portland, Salem. Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Bend, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis, Oregon, and throughout the state. Robert Wayne Pearce has decades of first-hand experience in FINRA securities arbitration, and is one of the preeminent experts in this matter both nationwide and internationally.