Securities Litigation

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Securities Litigation

Protecting Investor Interests Through Expert Advocacy and Proven Trial Experience.

At Kirby & Kirby LLP, we represent individual and institutional investors, as well as business entities, in complex securities disputes. In an industry where financial stakes are high and regulations are ever-changing, our firm provides the sophisticated legal strategy and aggressive courtroom representation necessary to navigate the intricacies of state and federal securities laws.

With decades of trial experience, our attorneys are uniquely equipped to handle high-stakes litigation involving investment fraud, fiduciary breaches, and corporate misconduct. Our reputation is built on our ability to take complex financial cases to trial and achieve significant recoveries for our clients.

Our Areas of Expertise

Our securities practice covers a broad spectrum of disputes, including:

• Investment & Securities Fraud: Representing victims of Ponzi schemes, misrepresentation, and the sale of unsuitable financial products.

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Holding financial advisors, brokers, and corporate directors accountable when they fail to act in the best interest of their clients or shareholders.

• FINRA Arbitration: Navigating the specialized arbitration process of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to resolve disputes between investors and brokerage firms.

• Shareholder Disputes: Protecting the rights of minority shareholders and addressing claims of corporate waste or mismanagement.

• Ponzi Scheme Recovery: Pursuing litigation against not only the primary perpetrators but also the third-party entities—such as banks and title companies—whose negligence or participation allowed the fraud to occur.

Why Kirby & Kirby?

Unrivaled Trial Readiness While many securities cases end in settlement, our firm approaches every matter with the expectation that it will go to trial. This preparation gives our clients maximum leverage at the negotiating table and ensures we are ready to present a compelling case to a judge, jury, or arbitration panel.

A Track Record of Results Our attorneys have successfully litigated landmark cases, including a jury verdict in excess of $20 million in a case involving a real estate developer’s scheme to defraud elderly investors. We measure our success solely by the financial recovery and justice we secure for our clients.

Strategic Referrals A significant portion of our securities litigation work comes from referrals by other attorneys. The legal community trusts us to handle their most complex financial disputes because they know our history of achieving unprecedented results.

Featured Case Results

• $20 Million+ Jury Verdict: Michael L. Kirby served as lead trial attorney in a four-month jury trial involving a scheme to defraud investors of their life savings. The verdict was obtained against both a real estate developer and a national title/escrow company.

• Investment Fraud Recovery: Jason M. Kirby prevailed in a breach of contract and fraud arbitration where a seller misrepresented the financial condition of a business, resulting in the voiding of a promissory note and the recovery of all attorney fees.

• Ponzi Scheme Litigation: Our firm has successfully pursued claims involving massive multi-million dollar Ponzi schemes, targeting institutional negligence to ensure our clients recover lost principal.

Consult with Our San Diego Securities Litigators

If you have suffered significant financial losses due to investment misconduct or corporate fraud, you need a legal team with a proven history of success in the courtroom.