Securities Fraud Lawyer Blog
Representing victims of investment fraud in FINRA arbitrations and in state and federal court.
For 32 years David Liebrader has been fighting for Nevada investors in the Nevada courts and in FINRA arbitration proceedings. Over this time he won the largest FINRA arbitration award in Nevada history ($1,225,424) and secured awards, judgments and settlements on behalf of hundreds of Nevada residents.
Since becoming licensed in Nevada in 1993 David Liebrader has maintained an office in Las Vegas where local clients are provided with a free, confidential consultation on their investment loss claims. Some of the typical claims the firm has handled involve suitability, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, sales of unregistered securities, churning, overconcentration in risky investments, unauthorized trading, promissory note sales, improper sales of insurance and Ponzi scheme losses.
When choosing a lawyer to represent you in a FINRA arbitration proceeding or in one of the other arbitration forums such as JAMS or AAA, or in District Court, it is important to hire an attorney licensed in Nevada, one who is familiar with the Nevada securities laws.
This is because an arbitration award is only the first step in the recovery process. After the award is issued, it needs to be confirmed in Court in order to become enforceable. Oftentimes the Defendant will seek to “vacate” the award in Court, or may file for bankruptcy protection. Even after the confirmation process, the award (now a judgment) may need to be enforced using writs issued by the Courts. Having a licensed Nevada attorney is essential, since out of state attorneys are not eligible to practice law in Nevada, and cannot appear in Court to enforce an award, or otherwise protect a Nevada client’s interests.
Why choose David Liebrader to be your Nevada investment loss attorney:
- Nevada licensed attorney since 1993;
- Over 1000 investment loss cases successfully resolved;
- FINRA Arbitrator since 2003 (Chairman qualified);
- Nevada District Court Judge Pro Temp since 2007;
- Three term Nevada State Bar fee dispute mediator and arbitrator;
- Two term Nevada State Bar disciplinary review panel.
Some of or more notable recent Nevada Awards and Judgments
A FINRA arbitration award against a broker-dealer for $1.2 million including a $600,000 punitive damages award. The largest FINRA arbitration award ever issued in Nevada.
A court judgment for $1.1 million for the sale of unregistered securities.
A 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel ruling upholding the non dischargeability of a $960,000 judgment.
If you suspect you have been the victim of investment fraud, call David Liebrader, a Nevada attorney with 30+ years’ experience for a free, confidential consultation.