Lafayette Securities Lawyer

The proven Lafayette securities lawyers at Gordon Arata are experienced in the effective resolution of securities lawsuits as related to stocks, bonds and debentures in Louisiana. Lafayette securities attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of general securities law, including but not limited to the Blue Sky Law, securities fraud claims and SEC enforcement in Lafayette, Louisiana. Clients will have the confidence of knowing that their case is being handled by an experienced and knowledgeable Lafayette securities lawyer.

The Lafayette securities attorneys have experience representing clients in matters involving:

  • Securities Litigation
  • Blue Sky
  • FINRA Arbitration
  • Bank Securities
  • Securities Class Actions
  • Securities Fraud
  • SEC Enforcement
  • Public Offerings
  • Shareholders
  • Tax Exempt Securities
  • Securities Regulation
  • Private Placement
  • Insider Trading
  • Initial Public Offerings

Experienced Lafayette Securities Attorney

Louisiana securities law is the area of law dealing with securities, which is the generic term for shares of stock, bonds and debentures issued by corporations and governments to evidence ownership and terms of payment of dividends or final pay-off. They are called securities because the assets and/or the profits of the corporation or the credit of the government stand as security for payment. However, unlike secured transactions in which specific property is pledged (like a mortgage or car); securities are only as good as the future profitability of the corporation or the management of the governmental agency.

Both federal and state laws regulate securities. Federal securities laws are generally administrated by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) which was established by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The other two main federal laws are the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Investment Company Act"), and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("Advisers Act"). In addition to the federal laws, there are also state laws that govern securities. These laws are commonly known as Blue Sky Laws, which typically give the investor who loses money or is defrauded in the securities markets far greater protections than are available under the federal laws.

An experienced Lafayette securities lawyer is knowledgeable in understanding the details, facts, complications, and circumstances that arise in a securities case.

Trusted Lafayette Securities Law Firm

The Lafayette securities attorneys at Gordon Arata are distinguished by a history of successful securities claim recoveries. For experienced representation in a securities dispute, contact the Lafayette securities lawyers at Gordon Arata in Louisiana.