About government subpoenas

About government subpoenas

How did we come to the government’s attention? Many clients wonder how the government came to focus on them. Where did the original information come from? How did the government learn about our audit client or us? The answer will vary, of course, and it may be...
About government subpoenas

You’re an investor and you lost money

Have I been defrauded? Just because you’ve lost money in the markets does not mean that you’ve been defrauded. Markets go up, but they go down, too. The question is whether or not the investment professional who advised you placed you into investments that...
About government subpoenas

Your firm has accused you of something improper.

Your firm says you did something wrong You’ve worked hard to build your reputation in the industry, and it doesn’t take much to tarnish everything you’ve built. Sometimes a customer will make a complaint and the firm will react defensively, blaming...
About government subpoenas

Firm with an Adviser Issue

Customer claim or regulatory issue? Whether a Financial Adviser has been accused of impropriety by a customer or a regulator has begun asking questions, you will want to retain experienced counsel to address the relevant issues. We have handled both sides of customer...
About government subpoenas

You reported something — now you’re in trouble

What do I do now? Talk to a lawyer with experience dealing with whistleblowers. Most organizations have policies against retaliating against employees who report potential issues in good faith. Some types of reports may be covered by federal or state laws. A lawyer...