Investor Litigation
Shareholder Rights and Securities Fraud Litigation
Griffin Humphries LLC represents investors harmed by corporate wrongdoing and securities fraud through sophisticated litigation strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances. Our attorneys possess extensive experience advocating for shareholders, limited partners, and members of various corporate entities when fiduciaries fail to uphold their legal obligations.
Shareholder Derivative Actions
When corporate fiduciaries breach their duties to the organization they serve, the harm extends beyond individual investors to the entity itself. Derivative litigation empowers investors to step into the shoes of the organization and pursue claims on its behalf when those in control refuse to take action against wrongdoing.
Our attorneys have prosecuted derivative claims involving:
- Breaches of fiduciary duty by directors and officers
- Corporate waste and mismanagement
- Self-dealing and conflicts of interest
- Failures of internal controls and oversight
- Improper executive compensation and insider trading
- Accounting irregularities and financial misstatements
- Corporate governance failures
Derivative litigation serves multiple critical functions: recovering financial damages on behalf of the organization, implementing meaningful corporate governance reforms, and deterring future misconduct. We pursue these actions on behalf of shareholders of publicly-traded corporations, members of limited liability companies, unitholders of limited partnerships, and members of non-profit organizations.
Securities Fraud Litigation
Our securities fraud practice encompasses both class action and individual representations under federal and state securities laws. We represent investors who have suffered losses due to:
- Material misrepresentations and omissions in public statements
- Violations of SEC disclosure requirements
- Insider trading
- Market manipulation
- Misleading financial reporting
- False statements in offering documents
- Investment advisor fraud
- Fraudulent investment schemes, including Ponzi schemes
We pursue securities fraud claims under the federal Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Advisers Act, and state Blue Sky laws. Our experience includes both individual and class action litigation in state and federal courts nationwide.
Strategic Investor Advocacy
Our approach to investor litigation is methodical and informed by decades of experience. We conduct thorough investigations before filing suit, which may include:
- Analyzing public disclosures and financial statements
- Pursuing books and records demands under state corporate laws
- Consulting with industry and financial experts
- Interviewing former employees and witnesses
- Researching industry trends and regulatory developments
In appropriate cases, we coordinate with ongoing government investigations or regulatory actions to maximize recovery potential for our clients.
Financial Fraud and Ponzi Scheme Litigation
Griffin Humphries attorneys also represent victims of investment fraud, including Ponzi and pyramid schemes. These complex cases require specialized knowledge of securities laws, bankruptcy proceedings, and asset recovery strategies. We work to identify all potential sources of recovery, including:
- Pursuing claims against scheme operators and their enablers
- Identifying third-party professional liability
- Tracing and recovering fraudulently transferred assets
- Coordinating with bankruptcy trustees and receivers
- Maximizing distributions from receivership estates
Our team brings a wealth of experience investigating and litigating complex financial frauds, having represented investors harmed by some of the most significant investment schemes in recent history.
Client-Centered Approach
Whether representing individual investors or institutional clients, we provide personalized attention and strategic counsel throughout the litigation process. Our attorneys understand the complexities of corporate governance, securities markets, and investment structures, allowing us to develop effective strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
If you believe you have been harmed by securities fraud or corporate misconduct, contact Griffin Humphries for a confidential consultation to evaluate your potential claims.
