Investment Fraud Attorneys in Ohio

At Mika Meyers, PLC, our Ohio investor lawyers are skilled, knowledgeable, and results-driven advocates for clients. With more than 30 years of experience, we take on the full spectrum of investor claims against financial advisors and brokerage firms. If you have any questions about your legal rights and options relating to securities and investment fraud, contact us today for a free, confidential consultation with a top-rated Ohio investment losses attorney.

We Handle All Types of Investment Loss Claims in Ohio

Mika Meyers, PLC has more than 30 years of experience representing investors across the nation, including Ohio. Our dedicated representation and attention to detail have helped hundreds of investors recover damages. Our Ohio investment fraud and malpractice attorneys handle types of claims for investment losses, including:

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty: A breach of fiduciary duty happens when a person entrusted to manage a client’s assets or interests fails to act in the client’s best interest. Registered investment advisers (RIAs) are fiduciaries. Stockbrokers who have discretionary trading authority also have fiduciary duties. If you suffered losses due to a breach of fiduciary duty, our Ohio investor rights lawyers are here to help.
• Violations of the Ohio Securities Act (R.C. 1707): Investors can bring claims under the Ohio Securities Act for various types of fraud and misconduct in connection with the sale of securities. Claims can be brought against sellers and brokers who materially mislead investors through misrepresentations or omissions. Under the statute, investors who prevail on their claims are entitled to recover attorneys’ fees and costs.
• Regulation Best Interest: Under Regulation BI, brokers have a duty to act in their clients’ best interests when recommending and managing investments. To meet the requirements of Regulation BI, financial advisors’ recommendations must comport with their clients’ investment objectives and risk tolerance. If you have suffered losses due to unsuitable investments in Ohio, our team of Ohio investment loss attorneys has the knowledge and expertise to help you.
• Securities Fraud: Securities fraud involves misrepresentations or omissions in connection with the sale of securities and other deceptive practices impacting investors and securities markets. To prevail on a securities fraud claim, an investor must prove that the defendant had the intent to deceive or acted with recklessness disregard for the truth. If you purchased investments based on false information, or you weren’t given all the material facts, you may have an investment fraud claim. If you have any questions about a potential securities fraud action in Ohio, call Mika Meyers now for a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
• Selling Away: Selling away happens when a broker sells investment products that are not approved for sale by the firm carrying the broker’s license. Most of these investments would not get past the screening process if presented to the firm’s compliance department for consideration. FINRA prohibits selling away. If you have suffered losses in private securities transactions by a broker, contact our Ohio investor rights attorney for help.
• Unauthorized Trading: Absent a discretionary trading agreement, it is a violation of securities laws and regulations for a financial advisor to make a trade in a client’s account without the client’s advance consent to the trade. It is important that investors review their account statements to root out unauthorized trading. Have questions about unauthorized trading in your account? Contact one of our Ohio investment fraud lawyers today.
• Churning: Churning is the excessive buying and selling of securities in a client’s account with the primary goal of generating large commissions for the broker. It is an unlawful practice that can quickly deplete the value of an investment portfolio. We help Ohio investors get compensation for churning.
• Ponzi Scheme Losses: What is a Ponzi scheme? It is a fraudulent scheme which involves paying earlier investors using funds invested by later investors—rather than funds generated from legitimate business activity. If you or a family member suffered investment losses in a Ponzi scheme, contact our Ohio investment fraud lawyers today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
• Excessive Concentration: Portfolio managers are responsible for ensuring that their client’s investments are appropriately diversified. By diversifying across many different securities, investors can eliminate non-systemic risk. When a portfolio is weighted too heavily towards an individual stock or economic sector, the portfolio is vulnerable to catastrophic losses. If you have suffered investment losses due to excessive concentration, our Ohio investor loss attorneys are standing by to help.
• Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Award Program: The Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Award Program incentivizes individuals to report securities law violations by offering monetary rewards. Whistleblowers who provide original information leading to successful SEC enforcement actions resulting in sanctions exceeding $1 million may receive 10 percent to 30 percent of the monetary penalties collected.
• Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Retaliation Claims: Under the Dodd-Frank Act, employers that retaliate against employees who blow the whistle about securities law violations can be held liable to the employee for damages and other relief. Retaliation includes adverse action like termination, demotion, or harassment.
• Class Action Securities Claim: A class action securities claim is a lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of investors who have suffered similar financial harm due to violations of securities laws by a company or its officers. Class actions enable affected investors to collectively seek compensation.

Why Investors Rely on Our Ohio Attorneys

The securities litigation and securities arbitration practice at Mika Meyers, PLC is chaired by attorney Daniel J. Broxup JD, CFA. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Broxup is a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder. His years of advocating for investors across the nation, including in Ohio, have seen him recognized in publications such as “Best Lawyers in America©” and “Super Lawyers©.” More importantly, his work has led to hundreds of investors being compensated for their losses. Our case results tell the story.

When you hire Mika Meyers to handle your case, you will get the highest quality services. Among other things, we will:

• Listen to your story and ask and answer questions.
• Investigate your case and gather relevant evidence.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy to maximize your recovery.
• Represent you in securities litigation or arbitration proceedings.
• Represent you in any settlement negotiations or mediation.
• Represent you in trial or arbitration hearings.
• Help you recover every cent that you are entitled to.

Contact Our Ohio Investment Losses Lawyers Today

At Mika Meyers, PLC, our Ohio investor attorneys have the securities law expertise that you can trust when it matters most. If you have any questions about a claim against a financial advisor, we are here to help. Reach out to us by phone now at (616) 632-8000 or connect with us online to schedule your free, confidential case review. Our firm serves communities throughout Ohio, including in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, Toledo, Dayton, Youngstown, and all surrounding areas.