Our legal expertise resides primarily in the following practice areas. While each practice area requires a high level of legal interpretation and regulatory understanding, we’ve briefly outlined our role as it pertains to each.

Securities Law: Every securities trade depends on trust. Instead of a tangible product or service, an investor pays for an organization’s future performance and value. As a result, the securities trade is heavily regulated by the federal government and by industry organizations. It is also an area of intense legal activity. Briol and Associates attorneys stay current with securities law and news. We approach every new case with years of experience and up-to-date information.

Complex Commercial Litigation: Although business contracts are intended
to be clear, relationships sometimes break down, and litigation that involves large organizations is often complicated. Briol and Associates is uniquely positioned to handle complex civil and commercial cases in a wide range of areas, including contract law, unfair and deceptive trade practices, trade secrets, patent infringement, intellectual property, and federal regulation.

Securities Fraud Litigation and Arbitration: Investing in any security is risky enough; the chance of fraud is one risk investors shouldn’t have to take. The value of any security depends on good will, so accusations of fraud are critically important. Briol and Associates attorneys have successfully prosecuted hundreds of lawsuits on behalf of investors who have been defrauded in the markets, and we have also successfully defended clients against accusations of fraud.

Minority Shareholder Disputes: Not all corporate and organizational decisions are made by a select few. A majority of shareholders will generally direct an organization’s policies, but a minority may choose to take action that differs from the majority. The conflicts that follow can cause serious damage. Whether you need to protect an organization or challenge it, we offer sound legal advice that helps bring disputes to resolution.

White Collar Crime: This is one name for indirect criminal activity; it is also known as financial, economic or corporate crime. We keep current on laws that affect people who may be charged with these crimes, as well as those who are its victims.

Internet Real Estate Brokerage: The Internet is ending the real estate industry's old ways of doing business.  Today's home buyers and sellers expect 24/7 access to full market information and fair commissions.  We advise innovative Internet real estate brokerages on how to comply with applicable industry regulations.  And we leap into action when their entrenched competitors respond with anti-competitive conduct.