Securities Litigation Attorneys

Representing clients in Texas and throughout the United States

Dealing with people's nest eggs is a complicated task that can raise numerous financial, emotional and ethical issues. Stockbrokers, financial advisors, mutual fund and hedge fund managers, 401(k) plan administrators, pension plan administrators and money managers must adhere to the duties of loyalty, good faith and fair dealing when managing and investing their clients' money. Officers and directors of publicly-traded companies also must make decisions that are in the best interests of their companies and shareholders.

Whether as an individual lawsuit, a class action or an arbitration proceeding, The Coffman Law Firm represents individuals and businesses in securities litigation involving the following claims:

  • Securities fraud. Wrongful actions by corporate officers and directors that cause the value of a corporation’s stock to decline.

  • Unsuitable investments.  An unsuitable investment claim arises when a stockbroker purchases and sells securities that are contrary to the client’s goals and risk levels.

  • Unauthorized trading.  Unauthorized trading is a form of securities fraud that occurs when a stockbroker buys or sells securities in a client’s account without the client’s approval.

  • Churning.  Churning is a form of securities fraud that occurs when a stockbroker engages in excessive trading in a client’s account for the purpose of generating commission income.

  • Shareholder derivative suits.  A shareholder derivative suit is a lawsuit filed by shareholders on behalf of a company against the company’s officers or directors to enforce the company’s rights.  Shareholder derivative suits may involve claims for breach of fiduciary duty, excessive officer compensation, proxy violations, stock option plan violations, related party transactions, misappropriation of corporate opportunities and corporate waste.

In litigation involving your investments, every move counts.  If you have claims or questions relating to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, hedge funds, variable annuities, equity indexed annuities, insurance products or other investments, contact The Coffman Law Firm today for your initial consultation with a Texas securities attorney.

“Providing clear vision in legal matters.”
505 Orleans St., Suite 505
Beaumont, Texas 77701

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