Longview, Texas

Longview is located in East Texas. Longview is north of Kilgore and is bordered to the west by the city of White Oak. Longview was founded in Gregg County, and has annexed surrounding land as it has grown in population and area, including a comparatively small area on its east that is within Harrison Couty. There are many notables who were born or raised in the Longview area including Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Matthew McConaughey, Miranda Lambert and over 21 athletes who have played professional sports.  Longview’s growth in population and businesses also suggests growth in wealth that is available for investment, and with increasing investment comes the greater potential and greater incidence of broker and adviser misconduct that leads to investment losses.

Have you lost more money in the stock market than you think you should have? If you are one of the 80,000 people living in Gregg County or Longview, Texas and your investments lost much more than you expected you could be a victim of stockbroker fraud.

Many people just like you have no idea they have been defrauded. They are told and believe “that’s just how the market works.” In reality, you may have been misled by false statements or omissions, unauthorized trading, mutual fund fraud, selling away, over–concentration, PONZI schemes, failure to follow directions or other type of fraud. On our FAQ page, firm founder Brian T. Forman explains the many different types of stockbroker and securities fraud and shows you what to look out for.

The Forman Law Firm, P.C.’s East Texas office is a short trip down highway 31 in neighboring Tyler, Texas, less than 40 miles away from Longview.  The Forman Law Firm, P.C.  concentrates our efforts in securities arbitration, mediation, and litigation and seeks to recover lost investments for those victimized by broker misconduct. The firm also assists brokers and advisors in regulatory and enforcement proceedings and employment matters.

Most investment fraud cases against stockbrokers are governed by mandatory arbitration provisions. Securities arbitration before FINRA is the most common way that disputes between customers and financial institutions are resolved. The arbitration rules of FINRA are unique, but the nuances of the FINRA arbitration practice are, perhaps, even more important to know. However, when there is no valid and binding arbitration provision between the customer and the firm, the customer’s claims may be pursued in state or federal court. With the increasing transition from brokerage accounts to investment adviser relationships, many clients of investment advisers are subject to different arbitration provisions which rarely allow for arbitration before FINRA, and a client of a registered investment adviser should seek advice regarding the dispute resolution provisions in their particular agreement. In either forum, clients require an attorney experienced in the complex and sometimes arcane world of securities regulation that can also effectively communicate to the arbitrators or the jurors the essence of the case, from the filing of the claim all the way to the hearing before the panel of arbitrators or the jury. Clients should hire an attorney that spends the majority of their time in these types of cases. The Forman Law Firm is not a general practice firm that tells clients it can handle every legal problem. The Forman Law Firm is FOCUSED on securities fraud and legal issues in the securities industry.  Forman Law Firm, P.C. has the needed experience.

The Forman Law Firm, P.C. founder, Bryan T. Forman, spent the majority of his early career in the brokerage industry, serving as Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel for several brokerage firms which he founded. Mr. Forman was born and raised in Tyler and is a member of the State Bar of Texas.

The firm’s East Texas office is located at 609 S. Fannin Avenue in Tyler and Mr. Forman and his staff are available by appointment only.  Forman Law Firm, P.C.’s home office is now located at 248 Addie Roy Road, Building B Suite 302, Austin TX 78746. To reach our Tyler office coming down highway 31 from Longview, just take a left on S. Fannin Ave. Our office is 3 blocks down the street on the right (right after you cross E. Houston St.). If you take I–20, exit US 271 S toward Tyler, a slight left at S. Beckham Ave., a right at E. Houston St and a left onto S. Fannin. Client meetings at the Tyler office are by appointment only.

If you suspect that you have lost money through brokerage fraud, misconduct, or mismanagement, and you are not sure what your rights are or what to do next, please contact the Forman Law Firm, P.C. today for a confidential Free Case Evaluation.

To schedule your free evaluation, simply call (866) 597–2221, email info@formanlawfirm.com, or fill out and submit our online “Contact Us” form.