Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP (Portland)

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# Experienced Securities Lawyers: Your Trusted Legal Partner in Portland



## Introduction: Navigating the Legal Landscape with Experienced Securities Lawyers



In the dynamic legal environment of Portland, Oregon, Experienced Securities Lawyers stands as a beacon of legal expertise and client-focused service. This firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of individuals and businesses. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of various legal domains, Experienced Securities Lawyers has established itself as a reliable and effective advocate for its clients. This article explores the core values, key practice areas, and the distinguished approach that makes Experienced Securities Lawyers a leading law firm in the region.



## Meet the Legal Team: Experienced and Dedicated Attorneys



The strength of Experienced Securities Lawyers lies in its team of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals. Each attorney brings a wealth of experience and a client-first approach to their practice, ensuring that every case is handled with the utmost care and precision.



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Free Consultation:(800) 259-9010Tap Here to Call UsShepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas HomeContact Shepherd Smith Edwards & KantasHomeOur FirmAttorneysOur StaffWhat We DoFinancial Product FailureInstitutional Investor ClaimsProfessional Trader ClaimsChurningOmissionsOverconcentrationUnsuitabilityFailure to SuperviseBreach of Fiduciary DutyMisrepresentationInvestment Loss RecoveryNon-Traded REITSBlogResourcesVideosFAQsClient ReviewsLeave a ReviewThe Investor Protector PodcastAttorney ReferralsEspañolOficina Principal (Houston, TX)Acerca de NosotrosTendencias ActualesContáctenosPreguntas FrecuentesDeje Un ComentarioOpiniones de ClientesLocationsHouston, TXDallas, TXTampa, FLSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CADenver, CORidgway, COBuffalo, NYChicago, ILLexington, KYGulfport, MSNew Orleans, LAPortland, ORContact UsMoreHomeOur FirmWhat We DoBlogResourcesAttorney ReferralsEspañolLocationsContact UsFree Consultation |(800) 259-9010International via WhatsApp:713-227-2400(text only)SearchSearchSearchslide1of 4Contact Us Regarding Your GWG LossesContact Us NowCelebrating 30 Years in Business Advocating for InvestorsContact Us NowContact Us Regarding Your Northstar LossesContact Us NowWe Fight for Investors Cheated by Wall StreetContact Us NowContact Us Regarding Your GWG LossesContact Us NowNorthStar Financial Services (Bermuda) - Learn More Here.Se Habla Español.slide8 to 13of 6prevnextslide11 to 16of 10prevnextInvestment Fraud & Securities LawyersNo Recovery, No Fee - Serving Clients NationwideExperienced, Trusted FINRA Law Firm for Securities and SEC Litigation, and Investment Loss Recovery from Brokerage Firms and Financial Advisors. Free Consultation.Investigating securities misrepresentations, fraud and misconduct is what we know. It is our focus! Helping investors recover their hard-earned investment losses while holding those responsible for the losses is what we do and have done for decades. Our securities lawyers and staff have more than 100 years of combined experience in the securities industry and in securities law.Most of the attorneys and staff in our securities law firm previously served as NASD/FINRA licensed financial advisors or as compliance officers of major brokerage firms. This gives us insight into how the securities business operates beyond almost all other law firms.Our experienced investment attorneys are devoted to assisting institutional and individual investors nationwide to recover losses caused by the inappropriate actions of investment advisors and their firms.At Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas, LLP, our team of dedicated securities lawyers have extensive experience in helping investors who put their trust and financial security in the hands of their financial advisor and brokerage firm. Oftentimes this trust can be abused through misconduct, deceit, misrepresentation, or negligence, resulting in financial losses and strain.The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or FINRA regulates the brokerage industry and administers the arbitration process. Our firm handles FINRA arbitration cases in all 50 states.Do you believe the financial losses suffered by you or someone you care about are the result of the mismanagement of investment accounts by a financial advisor or FINRA Brokerage Firm?Was your business or retirement plan the victim of negligent or conflicted investment counsel, or other wrongdoing?Do you want to sue your financial advisor, stock broker or Broker/Dealer?Often, investors are oblivious to the true reasons for or causes of their financial losses, mistakenly attributing their losses to the ebbs and flows of the market, unaware that they are working with a conflicted firm broker and or advisor who has put their own greed or interests ahead of their clients' needs, thus breaching their fiduciary duties. When issues or disputes develop between investors and their broker and/or investment firm, figuring out what the options are and deciding which one is best for a particular situation can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Let our team of distinguished and well-regarded stockbroker fraud lawyers and staff work on your behalf to recover your retirement savings, your financial security. It has been the mission and focus of our law firm for over 30 years. We've helped thousands of investors in situations similar to yours and we can help you. SSEK has filed over 2,000 FINRA arbitrations. Few firms can say that. Few firms have been around long enough and focused securities litigation. We live and breath FINRA rules and SEC or Securities Exchange Commission regulations.We have assisted investors across the U.S., including Puerto Rico, as well as throughout the world, including countries throughout South and Central America, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.Many of our clients, both individual and institutional, are referred to our FINRA attorneys and Securities (SEC) law firm by their personal lawyer, accountant, or new financial advisor.Besides helping the retail investor, our firm has vast experience in representing corporate or other business entities, Credit Unions and other financial institutions, and Municipalities in conflicted underwritings and investment counselSamuel Edwards, Partner and Past President ofPIABAWhat is brokerage firm or financial advisor misconduct?It may include theft, lying and deceit, but it also includes other types of wrongdoing, such as churning, unauthorized transactions, unsuitable investments and other acts of greed, incompetence and negligence by stockbrokers, financial planners, and others in the securities industry. Learn more about common forms ofbroker misconduct.There are regulations and laws written to protect investors. Securities regulators police the securities industry and issue fines and suspensions.To recover their losses investors must file claims for recovery. Statistics demonstrate that they are far more likely to recover if they are represented by experienced securities lawyers. Since investors sign account documents at brokerage firms which almost always contain binding arbitration clauses, most claims against brokerage firms must be resolved in securities arbitration instead of court. Learn more aboutsecurities arbitration.Our primary goal is torepresent investors who have lost their savings and retirement when their brokerage accounts were mishandled. Our investment and securities fraud attorneys have represented thousands of clients nationwide who were victims of misrepresentations, commission churning, unsuitable investments, unauthorized transactions, execution failures, excessive mark-ups, disappearing funds, botched transfers, web-broker outages, selling away from firms, unregistered brokers, unregistered securities, improper margin liquidations, broker bribes, fraudulent research, boiler room sales practices, private placements and other wrongful acts. Those cases were concerning stocks, bonds, penny stocks, junk bonds, options, warrants, commodities, mutual funds, REIT's, limited partnerships, derivative securities and other investments. We have also handled other types of cases for investors and minority shareholders.More about our firm.Click here to learn why theSEC doesn't help defrauded investorsand why you need tohire a securities fraud attorneyto help you recover your losses.Click here to learn aboutcommon mistakesthat investors make when interacting with brokers after they suspect something is wrong.Click here if you want to know howretirees are targets for unethical money managers.Here is someinformation about annuities, a prime investment product sold by stockbrokers in recent years partly because of the large commissions the sales generate.Location of arbitrations by state.As a former series 7 licensed stockbroker and financial advisor I have seen the good and bad side of the industry. Most financial advisors are decent people. Often times they are led astray by their own brokerage firm. There have been many instances where the brokerage firm has lied to both the client and the financial advisor. Also, your trusted advisor may simply have been negligent and not done the proper due diligence. Obviously, there are situations where your broker was just thinking of himself. Regardless of which scenario occurred, if you were wronged, you need to seek redress. It's not your fault your advisor was misled by his own employer, and we can always not name the broker in the FINRA lawsuit if that is needed.Kirk Smith, PartnerOur Free Consultation ProcessThe first thing to know about our consultation, besides being free, is that it is completely confidential.The lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas have dealt with injured investors over the past three decades and are aware of the fragile state someone can be placed into when they have been taken advantage of by a trusted financial or investment advisor.Every detail of your ordeal and every document shared will be kept in the strictest confidence. No matter how complex or document-intensive your potential case may be, you will not be charged a single penny for your review and consultation.The last thing an investor who has lost a lot of money wants to do is pay more money to someone they just met over the phone. We get it!Our securities lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas will diligently review your file free of charge.Our Thorough Client Intake ProcessThe reason you can be assured we will assess your case thoroughly is that we work on a contingency basis. This means that if you, as the consumer, do not get paid for any losses we can recover, then we do not get paid.Unless you want to negotiate a separate deal, you will never have to write our investment fraud attorneys a check or wire us a penny. In all candor, most people that contact us do not turn into clients. We are diligent and selective. Rest assured if our securities law firm chooses to work with you, it is because we see a big light at the end of the tunnel.We view every case filed as a partnership of sorts. We are thoroughly involved in the process with our clients and are there with you every step of the way. Our securities fraud attorneys want to win, for the benefit of our clients and for our own track record which we take seriously.We work to get our clients the best settlements or wins because the more you make, the more we make.In reviewing case documents, our policy is always the more the better. Send us every document you have that you believe is remotely pertinent. We will sift through and organize everything. That is our job.We want to make it easy for you to work with us. In this modern age of scanning and email, prospective clients can send us documents from all over the country and internationally. If you are old fashioned and want to mail us your documents, that is fine too.We haveoffices throughout the United Statesand we are committed to fighting for investors who have been wronged by their financial advisors and broker-dealers. Our securities attorneys and staff stand ready to field your calls, emails, or chats. Pleasecontact usonline for your free consultation or call us at(800) 259-9010.Learn MoreAbout Shepherd Smith Edwards and KantasShepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas is a leading securities law and investment fraud law firm located in Houston, Texas. With many locations, we practice securities law and serve clients both nationally and internationally. Our highly experienced securities attorneys are dedicated to providing the best legal services possible.LEARN MOREPractice AreasFinancial Product FailureInstitutional Investor ClaimsProfessional Trader ClaimsChurningUnsuitabilityOmissionsOverconcentrationBreach of Fiduciary DutyFailure to SuperviseInvestor ClaimsView MoreComplete Team ApproachWe are a multi-lawyer firm, not just a solo practice. Our staff is experienced and dedicated in securities law. Together we serve our clients above and beyond.No Recovery, No FeeOur securities lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis; if you recover nothing, you pay no legal fees.Over 100 Years ExperienceCollectively, the members of our team have worked for dozens of securities firms, including almost every major brokerage firm on Wall Street.Featured InvestigationEmerson Equity Wholesalers That Pitched GWG L Bonds Leave The FirmLeading Broker-Dealer Pitched Regional Broker-Dealers To Sell These Risky Junk BondsSecurities lawyers at SSEK are investigating Emerson Equity wholesalers that pitched risky junk bonds. According to InvestmentNews, a review of BrokerCheck data suggest several Emerson Equity wholesalers across the US have left the firm since the beginning of 2022.View MoreCurrent InvestigationsKentucky Securities Law OfficeSan Diego Overconcentration Law FirmBroker Fraud Law FirmStockbroker Misconduct AttorneysReg D Private Placement Fraud AttorneysView More»Client Reviewsslide1of 5★★★★★I am going to miss conversations with you, Sam Edwards. You’ve been a wonderful lawyer and a friend. I loved learning legal jargon from you. But, even more, it is your self-respect and commitment to your position that I admire and your persistent patience-your equanimity. With great appreciation, thank you!M.B.★★★★★My experience with Ryan Cook has been very positive. Through every step of the litigation he explained what to expect to happen. When I spoke with him later he reviewed the process. He was very patient, and I never felt rushed. I have already told friends how wonderful he is.L.R.★★★★★I want you to know that I very much appreciate your expertise, hard work, and guidance that led to a satisfactory resolution with Raymond James. From our first meeting, I felt heard and that my situation and story were respected. Every subsequent interaction I had with any of you - in person, via email, or by phone - only corroborated that feeling. What great work you do on behalf of people like me who have been wronged, yet don't know how to navigate the appeals/mediation/arbitration process as you do. I will be forever grateful.M.L.★★★★★Good positive experience. Guided us through a difficult process and was pleased with the outcome. Everyone I dealt with was exceptional.A.G.★★★★★Good intelligent attorneys who never miss a beat. I set my expectations high, and they delivered above and beyond. Do not miss the opportunity to let SSEK represent you. Top-notch, efficient and effective firm.S.M.★★★★★I am going to miss conversations with you, Sam Edwards. You’ve been a wonderful lawyer and a friend. I loved learning legal jargon from you. But, even more, it is your self-respect and commitment to your position that I admire and your persistent patience-your equanimity. With great appreciation, thank you!M.B.View MoreSubmit a Law Firm Client ReviewOur Teamslide7 to 10of 4David MillerRyan CookKirk G. SmithSamuel B. EdwardsDavid MillerRyan CookKirk G. SmithSamuel B. EdwardsDavid MillerRyan CookKirk G. SmithSamuel B. EdwardsDavid MillerRyan CookKirk G. SmithSamuel B. EdwardsprevnextInvestors Lawyers BlogKentucky Securities Law OfficeAre You A Paducah, Kentucky Investor Whose Stifel Broker Sold You Easterly ROCMuni High Income Fund? Meet With Our Investment Fraud attorneys in…San Diego Overconcentration Law FirmShepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas San Diego Overconcentration Law Firm Represents Southern California Investors In Recouping Their Portfolio Losses…Broker Fraud Law FirmThe Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Broker Fraud Law Firm Continues To Investigate Investor Losses Involving Ex-Hilltop Securities Broker Rajesh…Contact Us1Free Consultation2No Recovery, No Fee3Over 100 Years ExperienceFill out the contact form or call us at(800) 259-9010to schedule your free consultation.Name (Required)Email (Required)Phone (Required)MessageCONTACT US NOWContact us for information on our fees.Main Office1010 Lamar St #900Houston,TX77002Phone:(936) 251-0033Fax:(713) 583-1217Toll Free:(800) 259-9010Contact us for information on our fees.Western Colorado241 S Elizabeth St #500Ridgway,CO81432Phone:(970) 239-7085Contact us for information on our fees.Denver1700 Lincoln St #2710Denver,CO80203Phone:(720) 439-2827Contact us for information on our fees.Portland621 SW Morrison St #1050-BPortland,OR97205Phone:(971) 285-3075Contact us for information on our fees.Gulfport2118 18th St #100Gulfport,MS39501Phone:(228) 206-2493Contact us for information on our fees.Tampa407 N Howard Ave #201ATampa,FL33606Phone:(813) 560-2992Contact us for information on our fees.San Diego1545 Hotel Cir S #150-1San Diego,CA92108Phone:(619) 550-4847Contact us for information on our fees.Chicago141 W Jackson Blvd #3550AChicago,IL60604Phone:(312) 462-4176Contact us for information on our fees.BuffaloSheridan Meadows Corporate Park South6225 Sheridan Dr #308-BBuffalo,NY14221Phone:(716) 261-3529Contact us for information on our fees.DallasFounders Square900 Jackson St #440-ADallas,TX75202Phone:(214) 613-5306Contact us for information on our fees.New OrleansLakeway Two3850 N Causeway Blvd #200-BMetairie,LA70002Phone:(504) 324-0252Contact us for information on our fees.Lexington216 E Reynolds Rd #CLexington,KY40517Phone:(866) 931-7628Contact us for information on our fees.San Francisco1 Embarcadero Ctr #500San Francisco,CA94111Phone:(415) 287-0877ATTORNEY ADVERTISINGWe serve the following localities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston,Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Bernardino-Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa–St. Petersburg, and Washington, D.C.View MoreHomeDisclaimerPrivacy PolicySite MapContact UsExperienced Securities Lawyers | Serving Clients NationwideThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.Please do not include any confidential or sensitive information in a contact form, text message, or voicemail. 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## Conclusion: Partnering with Experienced Securities Lawyers for Your Legal Needs



Choosing the right legal representation is a critical decision, and Experienced Securities Lawyers offers a compelling combination of expertise, dedication, and client-focused service. With a proven track record in diverse practice areas and a team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes, Experienced Securities Lawyers stands ready to assist you in navigating your legal challenges. Their commitment to transparency, communication, and personalized strategies ensures that clients are not just represented, but truly partnered with, on their journey to legal resolution. For reliable and effective legal support in Portland, Experienced Securities Lawyers is a distinguished choice.

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