Securities Class Actions

Securities Class Action Lawsuit

Have you purchased publicly traded securities that declined in value, following a significant negative disclosure about the company that issued them? If so, you may have a securities fraud claim. A securities class action may be the best way to legally proceed in such a lawsuit. A class action gives a voice to those who have lost money because of a company’s false reporting of results or expectations. At the Law Office of Arias, Ozzello & Gignac, our experienced class action attorney can quickly investigate your situation and determine whether any securities fraud may have occurred, and whether a securities class action lawsuit is appropriate.

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Securities Fraud

Securities fraud usually occurs when corporations or their representatives mislead investors about the value of their securities, the operations of their company or its financial condition, or its future earning potential. This may include misstatements of earnings, fraudulent account manipulations, or any other type of misrepresentation that artificially inflates the value of a security. When the fraud is discovered, stock prices fall dramatically and investors are damaged. Under federal law the victims are entitled to recover their losses.

What Is A Class Action?

In a class action one judge hears all the complaints at one time resulting in a common resolution to the problem for all investors that have been wronged. By having a class of investors with similar complaints, the evidence for a favorable resolution can be more substantial and the money damages are often higher. In addition, securities fraud litigation is very expensive. Going to trial on behalf of an individual investor may be cost prohibitive. However, combining all the individual cases into one securities class action lawsuit justifies the costs when losses can be recovered on behalf of all injured investors. Securities class action lawsuits are also very complex. Success will require a securities class action attorney with in-depth knowledge of accounting practices and securities markets.

Why A Class Action?

In a class action one judge hears all the complaints at one time resulting in a common resolution to the problem for all investors that have been wronged. By having a class of investors with similar complaints, the evidence for a favorable resolution can be more substantial and the money damages are often higher. In addition, securities fraud litigation is very expensive. Going to trial on behalf of an individual investor may be cost prohibitive. However, combining all the individual cases into one class action lawsuit justifies the costs when losses can be recovered on behalf of all injured investors. Securities class action lawsuits are also very complex. Success requires attorneys with in-depth knowledge of accounting practices and securities markets.

Contact our class action attorney for a free consultation.

Securities Class Action Attorney

A securities class action lawsuit provides investors with legal representation against large, well-funded companies who have violated securities laws and defrauded investors. Class actions allow investors who might be unable to bring individual actions against such companies to seek recovery without having to individually retain lawyers and incur legal fees. If you believe that you have been the victim of securities fraud, contact the Law Offices of Arias, Ozzello & Gignac as soon as possible. Our experienced securities fraud and securities class action attorney will protect your rights and help you recover the compensation you deserve.