Experienced Florida Securities Fraud Attorney
Trust is everything. Many people across Florida have lost a significant amount of money — even their life savings — to unethical stockbrokers, financial advisors and brokerage firms. Fortunately, there IS something you can do about it.
If you believe you have been a victim of securities fraud, contact Carol G. Vlachos, a seasoned investment fraud attorney in Bonita Springs, by e-mail or at 239-333-2007.
With more than 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer, Carol Vlachos has a sophisticated understanding of financial fraud and how to prepare a solid, persuasive case. She handles every case herself, supported by polished, professional staff. She is licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in Florida and Michigan as well as internationally, and is dedicated to obtaining maximum damages on every claim.
Although no one has a crystal ball that can predict the ups and downs of the stock market, there are clear rules governing how stockbrokers and financial advisors can communicate investment advice, the relationships and motivating factors they can have, and what types of products they can sell to particular investors. Securities fraud may include:
- Churning — buying and selling stocks frequently, merely in order to increase broker commissions
- Unauthorized trading — trading stocks without the client's express permission
- Misrepresentation — willfully giving out false information or skewing the facts about an investment
- Misappropriation — when stockbrokers keep money that it not theirs
- Unsuitability — recommending investments that are not in the investor's best interest
A Powerful Advocate at Trial or in Arbitration
Securities fraud litigation is extremely complex and may take up to 5 years to resolve successfully. Attorney Vlachos thoroughly will investigates your claim of investment fraud to determine how much money could be collectable and from whom. She will make certain you clearly understand your options and the likely outcomes of any strategies available.
If you signed an arbitration agreement when you set up your investment account, Ms. Vlachos can represent you in an arbitration hearing. She herself is an experienced arbitrator who has handled cases in a wide variety of legal areas, so she knows how to present a solid case in arbitration. If you did not sign an arbitration agreement, the law office of Carol Vlachos, P.C. can help you weigh the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing recovery in court or through arbitration.
25 Years of Experience You Can Trust
Attorney Vlachos holds herself to the highest professional standards and is proud to say that she has never had a grievance or professional malpractice claim filed against her. Our firm is handling securities fraud litigation on a contingency basis, so you will owe no attorney fees unless we obtain a recovery for you. Contact the law office of Carol Vlachos, P.C. to schedule a free initial consultation.
