Securities Fraud Attorneys for Investors Nationwide
Dedicated to Representing Victims of Investment Fraud
The White Law Group, LLC is a national securities fraud, securities arbitration, investor protection, and securities regulation/compliance law firm dedicated to helping investors in all 50 states with claims against their financial professional or brokerage firm. Since the firm launched in 2010, its attorneys have handled over 800 FINRA arbitration cases nationwide.
With over 30 years of practice, the securities arbitration attorneys at The White Law Group has recovered over $50 million on behalf of investors since 2010.
Locations
Chicago
125 S Wacker Drive, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 238-9650
Seattle
450 Alaskan Way S., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (888) 637-5510
Do I Need a Securities Attorney?
Securities Fraud Red Flags
Securities fraud is the abuse of your investment portfolio by your financial advisor and/or broker-dealer. It may include excessive trading (churning), overconcentration, and the sale of unsuitable investments (non-traded REITs, oil and gas limited partnerships, annuities, Unit Investment Trusts), among others. Large investment losses do not necessarily prove broker wrongdoing-they could merely be the result of market forces. It can be difficult or almost impossible to tell if you’ve been defrauded unless you consult with an experienced securities attorney. If you are concerned about investment losses due to broker misconduct or negligence, The White Law Group can help.
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Why Hire the White Law Group?
$50M
Recovered for Investors
30+ Years
of Securities Law Experience
800
FINRA Arbitration Cases
50 States
5-Star AVVO Attorney Rating
Contingency Based Fees
Can I Sue My Broker?
If you suffered investment losses due to broker misconduct or fraud, you may be able to sue your broker by filing a securities fraud lawsuit — or more commonly, a FINRA arbitration claim. If you ever find yourself in such a situation, a securities fraud attorney can help.
Virtually every brokerage firm in the country includes what is referred to as an “Arbitration Provision” on the forms you sign on the day you open your account — often in fine print. Generally, this provision provides that if you have a dispute over your account, including any claim for damages for losses, you waive your right to go to court and further agree to arbitrate your dispute before either FINRA or one of the exchanges, like the NYSE.
FINRA, the self-regulator that oversees brokers and brokerage firms, operates the largest dispute resolution forum in the securities industry. A securities fraud attorney can aid you as you navigate the dispute resolution process to maximize your chances of recovering your losses.
Why FINRA Arbitration may be your Answer
The good news is that FINRA arbitration is generally faster and less costly than court litigation. Most arbitration panels are composed of three members. At the final hearing, after your case is presented and the defense has presented their case, the arbitration panel will make a determination if you are entitled to any recovery, and if so, how much.
Many securities cases do settle. In some situations, the parties agree to mediate their dispute prior to the arbitration hearing. Mediation is a voluntary process utilizing the services of an independent third party who attempts to facilitate a settlement between the parties by analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the respective party’s case and offering his/her opinion on what the eventual outcome may be at arbitration.
