Atlanta Securities & Financial Services Litigation Defense Lawyers
Since 1989, Pursley Lowery Meeks LLP in Atlanta has represented financial advisors and insurance agents, financial institutions, financial services companies; and stockbrokers, financial planners, investment advisors and commodities brokers in a wide range of securities litigation and defense of securities claims, including errors and omissions of professionals in the financial services industry. We provide experienced representation in state and federal courts and FINRA arbitration proceedings.
To discuss our services in securities litigation defense or representation in FINRA arbitration, please contact our law offices in downtown Atlanta.
Our Securities Litigation Defense Practice
Our attorneys are experienced in issues related to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Securities Act of 1933, Exchange Acts of 1934, The Securities Litigation Uniform Standards act of 1998, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), Georgia or blue sky law as it applies to claims against financial institutions, insurance companies, insurance agents, security dealers, securities law, and common law.
Attorney Jo Meeks serves as a securities broker and registered representative arbitrators for FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, created upon the merger of the NYSE and the NASD). Attorney Hal Meeks serves as an arbitrator for the National Futures Association.
We offer representation in a wide range of situations:
- Broker-dealer and stockbroker liability arbitration before FINRA (customer and industry claims)
- Litigation arising from professional liability claims against securities brokers, registered representatives
- Claims against insurance agents and salespeople
- ERISA claims
- Losses triggered by alleged fraudulent conduct
- Losses triggered by alleged misleading statements on financial disclosures or issuer representations
- Regulatory actions
- SEC investigations or litigation
- Shareholder disputes
We handle industry and employment disputes in the securities industry, including financial advisor or broker non-compete agreements and non-solicitation agreements. We advise brokers and broker dealers in cases involving employment transition or termination.
To discuss in a securities or financial services matter in litigation or arbitration, please contact our law offices in downtown Atlanta.