Houston Institutional Investor Lawyers

Houston, TX Institutional Investors Lawyers

Representing Corporations, Pension Funds, Businesses and Others In Texas That Have Been The Victim of Broker Fraud 

Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) has been fighting for Texas institutional investors in recouping their losses caused by investment fraud for 35 years. With our main office in Houston and another one in Dallas, we are well-established in the Lone Star State where we offer robust securities representation.

What Is an Institutional Investor?

An institutional investor can be an organization or entity that manages and invests funds on behalf of individuals or other entities. Some examples of this type of institutional investor are pension funds, hedge funds, retirement plans and mutual funds. An. institutional investors can also be a business or institution that uses securities as part of their business plan to raise money. They may have placed their cash reserves in holding accounts. Government municipalities can also be institutional investors, raising capital through bond offerings.

Texas institutional investors are generally more experienced than retail investors or even many high-net-worth investors. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t vulnerable to investment losses caused by unsuitable recommendations, misrepresentations and omissions, negligence, gross negligence, and other kinds of financial advisor misconduct.

Many institutional investors rely on investment advisers and brokers for help managing their money. Even institutional investors that are tasked with handling others’ funds may turn to an experienced third party for financial advice and other support.

At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, our Houston Institutional Investor Lawyers understand the specific needs this type of sophisticated investor might have when needing to pursue a claim for broker fraud or investment adviser negligence for damages. Our Texas securities law firm has the experience, skills, knowledge, and resources to meet you where you are at, along with the complexity of your institutional investor recovery claim, as we maximize your chances for a full recovery. Here are some examples:

Representing municipalities when a negligent bond underwriter was involved: Our Houston municipality loss attorneys can make presentations to committees and advisory boards to explain what went wrong and how third-party advisor fraud may have been involved. We have appeared before administrators to explain misrepresentations or any misconduct by underwriters. We have built solid institutional investor claims for municipalities and represented them against brokers and investment advisers.

Financial recovery for business entities: Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas has helped corporations and smaller businesses that were the victims of bad or negligent brokers. Such reckless or careless behavior by financial advisors can prove detrimental to a business and its future. You want to work with a Texas securities law firm that has the experience to understand the complex nature of your losses and how to fight for you.

Pension Fund Fraud: Unfortunately, there are brokers that have been known to defraud pension funds, harming not just the Fund but also the investors involved, including their beneficiaries. Pension fund mismanagement, unsuitable trading strategies, and Ponzi scams are just some of the issues our pension fund clients have had to deal with.

How Can Our Houston Institutional Investor Lawyers Help?

When you work with the Houston Institutional Investor Lawyers at Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, you are retaining a securities firm with more than 100 years of collective experience in securities law and the industry. Many of us used to be brokers who quit that job because we didn’t like how investors often were subject to financial advisor misconduct or negligence. It is why we do what we do now, which is to fight for institutional investors and retail investors.

During your free case consultation with us, we can help you determine whether you have grounds for pursuing your Texas institutional investor lawsuit and what next steps you should take. If we decide to work with each other, know that you are hiring dedicated securities attorneys who are committed to protecting your legal rights and making sure you receive quality representation and personalized attention.

We have helped thousands of investors to collectively recoup many millions of dollars from liable brokers and investment advisors not just in Texas but in courtrooms, before arbitration panels, and in negotiating rooms all over the country.

Contact our Houston Institutional Investor Lawyers Today:

Call (936) 251-0033 or (800) 259-9010 or fill out this online contact form.

1010 Lamar St #900
Houston, TX 77002