Securities Litigation

Securities Litigation Attorneys Representing Clients in South Florida and Nationwide

Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. (DKR) has obtained significant recoveries against stockbrokers and brokerage firms who took advantage of clients by engaging in securities fraud or other negligent or improper conduct. While most clients will be required to enter securities arbitration, some clients will be able to take their cases to court. We are prepared to assist you in either venue.

Contact our Miami or West Palm Beach law office to speak with an experienced securities lawyer if you were the victim of stockbroker or brokerage firm misconduct, hedge fund misrepresentation or securities fraud resulting in investment losses. We represent clients in securities litigation in Florida and throughout the United States and Latin America.

Do you have to go to arbitration?

Most investors must enter into binding arbitration in order to remedy their claim of stockbroker negligence for actions such as churning, unauthorized trading, fraud, or misconduct. This is because they signed an arbitration agreement when they opened their accounts. If you did not sign such an agreement, you may have the option of either arbitration or litigation.

How does litigation differ from arbitration?

There are many similarities between securities litigation and securities arbitration, as well as some significant differences:

• " In litigation, the investor or shareholder has a right to appeal the trial court's decision to an appellate court and even to the U.S. Supreme Court. You rarely can appeal an arbitration decision.
• " On the other hand, in securities litigation your case can be dismissed by the court before you even get to trial. In arbitration, you will almost always be allowed to present your case before an arbitrator or arbitration panel.

Why you may want to choose litigation rather than arbitration

Although litigation is often more costly than arbitration, if you have the option, there are reasons you may prefer a trial:

• " Litigation allows for a fuller discovery of the facts. The court allows your attorney to solicit information in writing (submit interrogatories) or by questioning witnesses in person (taking depositions) prior to the trial.
• " The result of securities litigation is public. If you want the defendant company to be publicly exposed for wrongdoing, litigation can accomplish that.

Advocating for maximum recovery of your investment losses

If you have been victimized by the deceptive practices of a stockbroker or brokerage firm, speak with an attorney experienced in securities arbitration at DKR. Call 888.578.6255 or e-mail us to schedule a free consultation. We represent investors in Fort Lauderdale, throughout South Florida, and throughout the nation.