Referring Your Investor Customer Dispute to Belfort Law, PLLC
At Belfort Law, PLLC, we are committed to partnering with attorneys and law firms looking to outsource investor customer disputes. Whether you seek to refer a matter out because it presents a conflict of interest or falls outside of your primary practice areas, we are available to help you meet your clients’ needs.
Broker-Dealer Securities Litigation and Arbitration presents numerous obstacles for practitioners that do not practice in this niche, such as unique forum rules, a critical arbitrator selection process, expedited case management schedules, significant financial jargon, complex securities laws and regulations, limited discovery, and final outcomes that are near impossible to appeal. For busy practitioners focused on other areas of the law, or attorneys seeking to avoid conflicts of interest, it is prudent to seek Belfort Law, PLLC for such specialized issues.
When you refer a case to Belfort Law, PLLC, you can rest assured that your client will receive world class service and representation. We value the trust you place in us to succeed on your client’s behalf. As such, our goal is meet the unique needs of your client and situation.
If you suspect that your client has suffered investment losses due to stockbroker misconduct, financial advisor negligence, and/or investment fraud, do not hesitate to contact our office for a free consultation.
Benefits of Referring Your Case to Belfort Law, PLLC
Partnering with Belfort Law, PLLC allows you to entrust your clients to experienced counsel and ethically recover legal fees if we recover money for your client. Below are some of our key value-adds:
Enhanced Client Experience:
Your referral will enhance your client’s experience because we add a deep understanding of the financial products at dispute, the securities laws, rules, and regulations violated, and the procedural rules of arbitration. In addition, we provide a client-focused experience that tailors our plan of action to match specific needs and goals.
Freedom to Focus on Your Practice:
Your referral will free up your time and allow you to concentrate on your primary practice areas and/or other disputes. As a boutique law firm, we understand the power in focusing on one or a few niches and the importance of freeing up your time to allow that to happen.
Maintain Your Client Relationship:
Your referral, with client consent, will allow you to remain informed about your client’s case and significant events.
Generous Referral Fees Upon Recovery:
Upon recovery, you will receive a referral fee in accordance with all applicable rules of professional conduct and state bars.
Cases We Handle
Broker-Dealer Securities Litigation and Arbitration
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Broker Fraud
- Broker Misconduct
- Churning
- Commercial Litigation & Appeals
- Complex Financial Products
- Defective Investment Products
- Elder Financial Abuse
- Excessive Trading
- Failure to Diversify and Overconcentration
- Failure to Supervise
- Fraud (10b-5)
- Investment Fraud
- Investor Mediations
- Junk Bonds Disputes
- Margin Calls & Securities Based Lending
- Misrepresentation/Omission
- Negligence
- Oil and Energy Investment Fund
- Ponzi Schemes
- Preferred Shares of Stock Fraud
- Securities Arbitration (FINRA, NFA, JAMS, and AAA)
- Securities Fraud
- Selling Away
- Stockbroker Fraud
- Stockbroker Misconduct
- Structured Products
- Unauthorized Trading
- Unsuitable Investment Recommendations
- Variable Annuity Investment Fraud
- Violations of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
- Whistleblowers
If you are unsure whether we handle your particular case, please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential discussion.
Our Services
We manage all phases of investor dispute cases.
Legal Research: We research arbitration awards, public records, regulatory filings, and case law to develop strategy.
Legal Writing: We draft everything you need including but not limited to demand letters, complaints, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions, oppositions to motions, mediation position statements, pre-hearing briefs, and post hearing briefs, among other documents.
Discovery: Comprehensive management and analysis of documentary demands and productions.
Case Evaluation: An updated and objective assessment of the merits of your claim after discovery is complete.
Mediation & Settlement: When practicable, we explore settlement and mediation opportunities.
Trial: We represent investors in securities arbitration trials.
Referral Process
Our referral process is straightforward.
Initial Contact: Contact our office via telephone, email, or the contact form and provide a brief overview of your case and availability to connect. We will then schedule a discussion with you (and your client, if appropriate) to assess the merits of the claim.
Intake: After we connect, we review the information you provide and make a final determination of whether we can effectively assist. If we accept your case, we formalize the referral relationship in a written agreement. This agreement will clearly outline the division of fees and responsibilities of the parties and strictly adhere to all applicable ethical guidelines and rules.
Ongoing Communication: Thereafter, we will keep you and your client informed of case progress and significant developments.