Legal Malpractice in Investor Fraud Cases

rbitration under the auspices of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a preferred method for resolving cases of investor fraud. There are, however, a number of possible remedies and choices available to resolve cases for victims of investor fraud. This is a specialized area of the law, however, and many challenges face an investor seeking relief. Some attorneys may portray themselves as experienced advocates who understand the FINRA arbitration system, as well as the other possible forums to pursue these cases. If that lawyer, in fact, did not have the skills required to practice successfully in this area, or committed a fatal error that dooms a case, you need to pursue your rights.

Stewart & DeChant is a firm that represents investors who have suffered losses due to legal malpractice. We are knowledgeable, experienced and have access to the resources needed to successfully pursue these cases.

If you believe your attorney has committed legal malpractice in an investor fraud case, contact our firm.

You need to pursue this immediately because:

You have only one year to file suit from the latest of the following:

• The date of negligence
• The date you were last represented
• The date a reasonable person should have investigated whether malpractice occurred

Generally speaking, our firm does not handle legal malpractice cases where the value of the loss is less than $100,000. That is true because the cost alone to pursue these cases generally prohibits them from being pursued when the loss is less.

The Complexity of Legal Ethics Law

egal malpractice cases are especially challenging by their nature. Often, you must prove a “case within a case” by showing your original claim had merit and that your attorney failed to follow the standard of care and that failure is what caused your damage.

Stewart & DeChant in Cleveland, Ohio, has extensive experience in legal malpractice cases, including those involving investor fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, churning, unauthorized trading and unsuitable investments. We can review your case in a free consultation. If it has merit, we will move aggressively to seek relief for you.

Read Scott Stewart’s thoughts on legal malpractice. Then call Stewart & DeChant toll free at 800-781-2259 to schedule a free consultation about your case.

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