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Utah Securities Arbitration & Litigation Lawyers

The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP focus their practice on securities arbitration and litigation around the nation and within the State of Utah. Generally, many investors lose money and fail to understand how they could have lost their entire nest egg. Some investors have unanswered questions about their accounts and want answers to determine what legal rights they have. Many of our clients are disturbed that their broker recommended risky investments in the first place. Our attorneys conduct a forensic analysis of client accounts to explain losses and determine if the losses were a result of misconduct.

Securities misconduct comes in many different forms and no two cases are the same. Sometimes, brokers churn accounts. Churning is the excessive buying and selling of securities for the purpose of generating commissions. Other times, brokers’ misrepresent or omit the risks of securities. Most frequently, brokers sell unsuitable securities to investors.

Utah investors are protected by legislative statutes, both federal and state, but also by industry rules promulgated by FINRA and the SEC that prohibit brokers from engaging in churning, unauthorized trading, fraud, unsuitable sales, and other forms of misconduct. Below are useful links and resources covering some of the investor protections available in the State of Utah.

The Department of Commerce, Securities Division - The Utah Division of Securities is the state agency that regulates the securities (investment) industry in Utah and enforces its securities laws. The Division attempts to ensure minimum standards of competency in the brokerage industry and attempts to ensure fair-dealing by issuing licenses to broker-dealers and investment advisers that do business in the State of Utah. In addition, Utah’s Securities Division’s mission includes a mandate to educate investors in Utah.

FINRA regulates all broker-dealers in the United States. FINRA, in conjunction with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also creates and enforces the securities laws.

Our attorneys can help you determine if your investment losses were caused by Wall Street malfeasance. We apply a very detailed forensic approach to understanding your investments and apply the appropriate law to advance your causes.

Many clients attempt to rely on regulators to return their funds. However, securities regulators rarely reimburse investors for investor losses. A study of seventy-five SEC cases revealed that the SEC only distributed 13% or less of enforcement action proceeds to investors. An investor’s best chance for recovery is to hire an attorney to pursue a claim on their behalf.

To learn more about securities topics please visit our Securities Arbitration & Litigation page. The attorneys at Gana Weinstein LLP represent investors in all major cities across Utah including Salt Lake City, West Valley, Provo, West Jordan, Orem, Sandy, Ogden, St. George, Layton, Taylorsville, Murray, Logan, Bountiful, among other cities within the region.

Client Reviews
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Thank you Adam and all your colleagues for the professionalism and diligence in the final settlement of our securities fraud case. When a past law firm group turned our case down, you and your firm took on the case and we thank you for the great outcome. We would highly recommend your firm. Gloria K.
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I will never forget how much you helped me by winning my case! I never thought I would see any money from my investment. I admire the way you fight for everyday people against big companies. Thank you so much! Myra W.
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Adam is an outstanding lawyer. I have worked on several cases with Adam and look forward to working with him again in the future. Rob D. - Co-Counsel.
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If you want an attorney that is easy to talk to and genuinely cares about your legal situation, contact Adam Gana. He helped me settle a difficult contract dispute. When you work with Adam, he makes you feel as if you are his top priority. He will call you regularly to stay on top of the situation and submits all necessary legal documentation in a timely manner. His writing is excellent, his demeanor professional, and his work exceptional. Nancy N.
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Adam helped me recover money from my broker when I thought all was lost. My house was about to be foreclosed, and I lost everything. Adam came in and saved my life. Jean C.