Zealous Legal Representation For Your Securities And Banking Matters In Pittsburgh
Attorney Michael J. Betts, a lawyer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, helps individuals recover assets lost to investment-related fraud, insurance and annuity fraud, and banking-related fraud. He also provides services to securities professionals, including resolving disputes arising from Form U4/U5 disclosures, promissory note disputes, and SEC/FINRA/state investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Advocating For Victims Of Financial Fraud
For over 45 years, he has helped clients litigate financial fraud cases in federal and state courts, as well as through arbitration, including FINRA customer arbitrations. This extensive experience has allowed him to successfully obtain a positive outcome for numerous clients who are victims of financial fraud, recovering more than $10 million for his clients.
Michael J. Betts also represents financial advisers, brokers and other financial professionals in employment-related disputes, as well as investigations and enforcement proceedings initiated by federal and state regulators.
A Focus On Complex Financial Matters
The cases attorney Michael J. Betts pursues on behalf of investors involve a wide range of misconduct, including:
- Fraudulent misrepresentations
- Failures to invest in suitable investments
- Unauthorized trading
- Churning (excessive trading)
- Improper options trading
- Insurance and annuity fraud
- Failures to supervise
The attorney is knowledgeable about the legal claims that arise from these forms of misconduct, including claims for violations of the federal and state securities laws, violations of consumer fraud statutes such as the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, and common law claims such as fraud, negligence and breach of contract.
He also pursues claims against banks in matters involving bank-related fraud, such as claims under the Uniform Commercial Code for forged or altered checks and fraudulent transfers from business and personal bank accounts, including fraudulent wire transfers.
A Practice Built On Quality
Attorney Michael J. Betts takes on a limited number of matters at any given time. This approach ensures every client gets personal, hands-on attention and that their case is handled in a thorough and proactive manner. The attorney is directly involved in every aspect of the legal matters he undertakes.
He also provides transparent fee structures and is willing to discuss alternative fee arrangements to meet clients’ needs. In appropriate cases, he agrees to represent clients on a contingent-fee basis, where clients are not responsible for the payment of any fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained in their favor.
Explore Your Options With A Seasoned Attorney Today
If you are a victim of financial fraud or need representation in a financial dispute, know that professional legal help is available. Attorney Michael J. Betts has the experience and acumen to guide you through these high-stakes challenges. Schedule a consultation at the Michael J. Betts LLC office today. You can call the firm at 412-899-6827 to get started. You can also send your questions and concerns through the website.