Have you fallen victim to investment fraud? Are you looking for an experienced attorney to help you fight for the compensation you deserve?
Mississippi securities attorney Robert Wayne Pearce at the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce P.A., has extensive experience representing investors and organizations in investment loss/investment fraud and securities arbitrations through FINRA in the State of Mississippi.
We understand the frustration and stress that comes with being a victim of investment fraud, and we are here to help you navigate the legal process and hold those responsible accountable.
We have experience handling all types of securities fraud cases and utilize all available legal avenues from the federal level to Mississippi law as it applies to investment fraud cases.
Investment Losses? We Can Help
Discuss your legal options with an attorney at The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A.
or, give us a ring at (800) 732-2889.
Claims Our Lawyers Can Help with for Wronged Investors
- Fraud & material misrepresentation / omission – classic 10b-5, Blue-Sky and common-law fraud cases.
- Unsuitable or high-risk investments (e.g., leveraged ETFs, inverse funds, cryptocurrencies, speculative stocks).
- Negligence & breach of fiduciary duty – failure to act in the customer’s “best interest.”
- Churning / excessive trading and unauthorized trading (including options and complex derivatives).
- Margin-call liquidations and other abusive use of margin.
- Over-concentration / lack of diversification leading to outsized single-sector or single-issuer losses.
- Private-placement & Regulation D fraud, REITs, hedge funds, structured notes, GPB, etc.
- Selling away / unregistered securities and “off-book” products.
- Failure to supervise & best-interest rule violations by the brokerage firm.
- Theft, forgery, elder financial abuse, undue influence in trusts or investment accounts.
- FINRA, AAA or JAMS arbitration to recover investment losses (often on a contingency basis).
Mississippi and Federal Laws That Protect Investors like You
Mississippi investors benefit from a robust framework of protections designed to ensure fair and transparent markets. These safeguards include:
- Key Laws and Regulations
- Mississippi Securities Act: The cornerstone of Mississippi investor protection, this law combats fraud, mandates the registration of most securities, and provides avenues for investors to seek recourse if they’ve been misled.
- Mississippi Business Corporation Act: This outlines shareholder rights and the responsibilities of company leaders, aiming to ensure that corporations act in the shareholders’ best interests.
- Mississippi Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments:This broad law empowers investors to take action against unfair or deceptive investment practices.
- Governing Agencies
- Mississippi State Securities Board: This agency is the primary watchdog for the Mississippi securities industry. They register offerings, license brokers, investigate misconduct, and educate investors about their rights.
- Office of the Mississippi Attorney General (Consumer Protection Division): Focused on consumer protection, this office can intervene in cases of investment fraud or other deceptive practices that harm Mississippi investors.
- National Regulatory Bodies
- FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority): FINRA oversees all broker-dealers in the US, setting ethical standards, enforcing securities laws, and providing investor education resources. They work alongside the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) for broad investor protection.
Useful Resources
- Mississippi Securities Division: https://www.sos.ms.gov/securities/mississippi-securities-laws
- Office of the Mississippi Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division: https://attorneygenerallynnfitch.com/divisions/consumer-protection/
- FINRA: https://www.finra.org/
- The SEC – https://www.sec.gov/
Can I Recover my Investment Losses?
In order to recover your investment losses, you must prove that your broker-dealer or financial advisor engaged in misconduct such as securities law violations, breached their fiduciary duty to you as an investor or acted negligently.
In most cases, this means filing a FINRA arbitration claim against the broker-dealer and/or representative.
The majority of securities fraud cases are handled by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) rather than being brought to the court system.
FINRA arbitration is a streamlined, cost-effective way to resolve disputes between investors and their brokers without going to court – it also allows you to collect punitive damages, which are not available in civil court.
What Can an Investment Fraud Lawyer Do for Investors?
An investment fraud lawyer helps investors recover investment losses that they lost due to a financial advisor or broker who did not act in their best interest. Typically, the lawyer will help the investor recover their losses through a process called FINRA arbitration.
Investment Losses? Let’s talk.
or, give us a ring at 800-732-2889.
Client Testimonials
What Are the Statute of Limitations?
When dealing with investment fraud cases, acting quickly is crucial due to the statutes of limitations under both Mississippi and federal laws, which establish deadlines for submitting legal actions. In Mississippi, the time limit for filing a securities fraud claim aligns with the federal law, which is five years from the date the violation occurred or two years from when the fraud could reasonably have been identified. Consulting with a lawyer promptly is essential to make sure your claim is submitted within these specified periods.
Contact a Mississippi Stockbroker Loss and Investment Fraud Attorney Today
The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., is a law firm specializing in representing defrauded investors recover. Mississippi investment fraud lawyer Robert Wayne Pearce specializes in getting individuals their money back from bad investments using any and all available methods.
Since 1980, we have been devoted to helping investors and have successfully recovered over $175 million in settlements and verdicts on their behalf. View client testimonials here.
If you have questions about how to move forward, contact our team online or call our Jackson MS office line at (800) 732-2889 for a free confidential consultation with a Mississippi securities lawyer. We will fight aggressively for your financial recovery and for justice.
Our law firm serves clients throughout Mississippi:
- Jackson
- Gulfport
- Southaven
- Biloxi
- Hattiesburg
- Olive Branch
- Tupelo
- Meridian
- Greenville
- Horn Lake
- Pearl
- Madison
- Starkville
- Clinton
- Columbus
- Ridgeland
- Vicksburg
- Pascagoula
- Brandon
- Oxford
[Written by attorney Robert Wayne Pearce (Attorney Bio)]