Northern Illinois Investment Claims Attorneys

St. Charles Attorneys Settling Common Claims against Brokers

Investors may not always know the motives of their stockbroker or financial advisor who recommends a financial investment. As a result, investors can find themselves the victims of various financial scams, fraud or stockbroker negligence. When this happens you need a skilled securities attorney, who can represent you in recovery of the losses you suffered as a result of investment fraud.

At Higgins and Burke, P.C., our attorneys aggressively fight to protect our clients from being further victimized in investment schemes. Many times, people are afraid to ask questions regarding their investments because they may not understand the risks and objectives a specific investment offered by their stockbroker or investment advisor and they rely upon the good faith of their broker in providing them with suitable investments.

Our experienced attorneys can thoroughly investigate a broker’s track record to find out how many times a broker may have been subject to customer complaints. We understand that when you are being tempted by promised higher returns from an investment, you should also be told about the risks the stock broker or financial advisor is selling you.Let us help you to resolve common claims you may have against your broker or brokerage firm.

Your Advocates in Stockbroker Disputes

Common claims against brokers cover a wide range of fraudulent investment activities, and our firm has handled a variety of disputed claims, including:

Churning- a claim where the stockbroker engages in excessive trading of a customer’s account in order to generate commission for him/herself and the broker-dealer, without the customers investment goals in mind. This often leads to excessive or unauthorized trading in a customer’s account.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty- often referred to as a “common law claim”, occurs when brokers act as fiduciaries, handling a customer’s money with a high degree of trust and confidence, and the brokers breach their duties. When a customer feels their broker or financial advisor has violated the terms of their agreement, they can file a claim in accordance with stockbroker negligence.

If you suffer investment losses as a result of the stockbroker’s malfeasance, you will need an exceptional securities attorney who has experience in securities arbitration and litigation. Our attorneys can offer you legal guidance and support in recovering lost investments at the hands of a broker or financial advisor.

Contact Us Today

If you’ve been the victim of stockbroker fraud, either as an individual or institutional investor, contact the law firm of Higgins and Burke, P.C. today by calling (630) 762-9081. We can help you to recover the financial damages that have been done on your account and work out a favorable financial solution that’s right for you.