securities law
The Law office of Stuart r. Berkowitz, llc
520 North Skinker Boulevard
Saint Louis, Missouri 63130
(800) 863-1090
(314) 862-3476
Fax (314) 862-2535
e-mail: stuart@sberkowitz.com
A bad investment......You've lost your lifesavings......There's nothing you can do......
...Or is there?
"If you're going to invest you have to handle the losses."
"You should have known better. It's really your fault."
"Tough luck, but it's too late to do anything about it now. Your money is gone."
"Investing is just a risky business."
Sound Familiar?
Well, investing in today's market does have some inherent risk, but unfortunately, many of us fall prey to the unscrupulous actions of our trusted financial advisors. Americans lose over $1 billion each year at the hands of over-zealous stockbrokers. And 95 percent of us who have experienced a loss never do anything about it.
The good news is you have legal rights. If you've fallen victim to the deceptive or manipulative practices of an unethical broker, then The Law Office of Stuart R. Berkowitz, LLC may be able to help you recover your financial loss.
Just because you've lost money in the market doesn't mean someone has done something wrong. Losses can occur simply as a result of mistaken judgment. However, if you were not given enough information to make a sound judgment or if information was intentionally withheld from you, then your broker may have violated his duty to you.
Did your broker ever...
- promise you or guarantee you a certain return?
- misrepresent costs of an investment?
- fail to inform you about the risk as opposed to the rewards?
- encourage you to buy an investment unsuitable to your financial needs?
- trade your account unnecessarily (churning)?
- make unauthorized purchases for your account?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions and the action occurred within the past six years, then you may be able to recover your losses.
Fault or Fraud...
The law requires your advisors and stockbrokers to help you make prudent and informed judgments. Unfortunately, not all financial professionals live up to these required standards. Often times, broker recommendations are influenced by commission levels rather than quality of the actual investment.
Your broker has a duty to ensure every investment made on your behalf meets your specific financial needs and investment objectives. You should never be subjected to an investment that is unsuitable to your needs.
What you can do...
Arbitration is the Answer!
You don't have to go to court to exercise your legal rights. We all know litigation can be an expensive and lengthy process--sometimes taking years and years to recover. Arbitration, on the other hand, is less formal, less expensive and less time consuming. Arbitration is binding in the securities industry.
Plus, Arbitration cases are resolved by a three-person panel made up of lawyers and industry representatives who have been trained to understand the key issues in cases such as yours. The panel listens to the facts in an informal setting and attempts to quickly make a "fair" decision.
Where can you go for help?
You deserve professional and experienced assistance to help you recover your losses. That expertise comes from the law firm of The Law Office of Stuart R. Berkowitz, LLC understands the impact broker misconduct can have on your financial future, and we are committed to protecting and pursuing your rights.
The arbitration process is simple and inexpensive:
Call The Law Office of Stuart R. Berkowitz, LLC
(800) 863-1090 or (314) 862-3476
e-mail: stuart@sberkowitz.com
There's no charge for calling and scheduling and appointment.
Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis.
What you'll need to provide...
confirmation slips, monthly statements and agreements signed with the stock brokerage firm
tax returns form the past three years
information pertaining to any activity with other stockbrokers
a brief description of your disputed account
Think about.....your purchases and sales; how you met the broker; what you were told about risk; how much you knew bout investing; any similar activity with other brokers; and whether or not you authorized all purchases and sales before they were executed.
What are you waiting for?
Remember, if you don't exercise your rights promptly then you may lose your right to recover. Call The Law Office of Stuart R. Berkowitz and let us begin working for you.
The Law office of Stuart r. Berkowitz, llc
520 North Skinker Boulevard
Saint Louis, Missouri 63130
(800) 863-1090
(314) 862-3476
FAX (314) 862-2535
e-mail: stuart@sberkowitz.com
BIOGRAPHY
Stuart R. Berkowitz obtained his Bachelor of Arts in 1970 from the University of Rochester and his Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1973. From 1973 through 1978 he worked in legal services specializing in employment and complex federal litigation.
He was lead counsel in Eckerhart v. Hensley 461 U.S. 424 (1983) in which the United States Supreme Court established the standard for awarding attorney's fees in civil rights cases.
In 1979 Mr. Berkowitz entered private practice specializing in representing individuals against large corporations and undertaking unique and cutting edge cases.
Ten years ago Mr. Berkowitz became one of the first attorneys in St. Louis to represent customers against brokers in NASD arbitrations. He has since successfully represented hundreds of investors and recovered millions of dollars in investment losses. He is nationally recognized for his efforts on behalf of investors.
Mr. Berkowitz is a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association and the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations. He is certified as an arbitrator before the NASD and is often invited to speak before professional organizations, including lawyers, financial planners and accountants.
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