Securities Litigation Services:

Securities laws are becoming more complex and compliance has become more difficult. As a result of these new laws and regulations, cases alleging accounting irregularities and financial fraud are rising dramatically. James C. Sell, P.C. has provided consultative and expert witness services to companies and individuals seeking recovery of their assets due to non-compliance, securities law violations and regulatory issues. The firm utilizes proven analytical and proprietary techniques to determine the economic impact of actions and conditions that can affect the recovery of assets. Our in-house litigation databases and in-depth forensic accounting diagnosis, allow our professionals to deliver optimal results to our clients' complex business problems.

James C. Sell, P.C. is also highly skilled in the legal process of arbitration. Arbitration can be a form of binding dispute resolution, equivalent to litigation in the courts. The firm can provide litigants or the courts a clear, accurate and unbiased opinion to resolve a business dispute outside of the courts. Our experience encompasses the entire field of securities and corporate finance litigation; we advise and testify in the following criminal and civil cases:

• Claims against issuers, underwriters and accounting firms involving the purchase and sale of securities pursuant to registration statements, prospectuses, and private offerings, including the defense of class action and derivative lawsuits.
• Claims against investment advisors by the customers, alleging violations of securities laws, unauthorized trading, unsuitable investments and other conduct, including those brought in state or federal court or in arbitration.
• Claims against broker-dealers and registered representatives by the securities industry's self-regulatory organizations (such as the CBOE, NASD and NYSE) involving proposed disciplinary action for alleged violations of applicable rules.
• Claims against corporations by shareholders including senior management and employees, concerning the parties conduct.
• Claims against accounting and legal firms for professional negligence.
• Claims against financial institutions alleging violations of consumer protection and similar laws arising out of the institution's banking practices.
• Claims alleging violations of federal and state securities laws, including alleged Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations.