Experienced Securities And Financial Fraud Lawyer In Pittsburgh, PA
You may notice unusual withdrawals from an older parent’s bank account. A longtime financial advisor may also begin taking more control over money than expected. In some cases, families only find missing money after they start helping with bills or estate matters....
You receive a call that appears to come from your bank. The person on the line knows your name, mentions recent activity and asks you to confirm a transaction. It feels routine. Only later do you realize the money is gone. If you did not realize it was a scam, are you...
If you are a Pittsburgh broker, a notice about an internal investigation feels overwhelming. Most likely, you worry about your professional record and your ability to serve your clients. Although FINRA Rule 3110 requires firms to watch their staff, brokers have very...
When money disappears because of fraud, victims may assume the loss is theirs alone. Banks may also reinforce that belief by pointing to account agreements or security warnings. But the law does not always leave fraud victims without options. In certain situations, a...
Life Insurance Premium Financing Life insurance premium financing involves the sale of a high dollar life insurance policy, usually an indexed universal life (IUL) policy, with the premiums for the policy paid through the proceeds of a loan extended by a bank or other...
An unexpected investment loss may feel unsettling when your retirement income may depend on long-term planning. You might review your statements and notice declines that do not match market reports or what others describe. That disconnect may raise questions. In...
The Case at a Glance Our firm recently filed an amended complaint on behalf of a retired senior citizen who lost substantial funds after falling victim to a sophisticated tech support scam. The lawsuit alleges that First National Bank of Pennsylvania (FNB) failed to...
If the promissory note you purchased missed an interest payment, you must investigate immediately because this is often the first indicator of a scheme. While legitimate corporate debt exists, these instruments are frequently used in Ponzi schemes to target investors...
You worked for decades to build a nest egg for a comfortable and secure retirement. You placed that trust and your savings with a financial professional, believing they would manage it responsibly. But now, you are looking at a statement that shows devastating losses,...
When your broker puts their own interests before yours, the financial impact can be devastating. You don’t have to absorb that loss alone, because the law gives you clear ways to recover and hold them accountable. Here’s how you can recognize misconduct, understand...