FINANCIAL SERVICES

Our attorneys represent a wide range of professional service practitioners in complex cases including:

Securities Brokers and Dealers

Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan attorneys defend against claims of improper activity in customer accounts and defend against regulatory actions. BDCR is one of the most experienced firms in the Midwest in the arbitration of such cases with a remarkable record of success. We have handled customer disputes concerning issues such as suitability, unauthorized trading and churning involving securities and investments of all types, as well as inter-firm disputes concerning improper use of confidential information and/or enforcement of restrictive covenants. We have also assisted firms and individuals in regulatory and enforcement actions and investigations by the NASD, the SEC and state securities commissions.

Insurance Brokers and Agents

BDCR defends insurance brokers and agents in a wide variety of actions alleging errors and omissions involving various types of insurance policies including life, health, accident, homeowners, liability and surety as well as fixed variable and equity indexed annuities. The lawyers who have defended insurance brokers and agents have acquired extensive experience in such cases.

Real Estate Brokers and Agents

BDCR has defended both national and local real estate brokers and agents in actions involving negligence, fraud and contractual issues. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in both commercial and residential matters.

Directors and Officers

With extensive experience in defending claims brought against corporate directors and officers, our attorneys have successfully handled claims ranging from shareholder derivative suits to claims of breach of fiduciary duty, unlawful distribution of corporate assets, employment-related and other torts, and a wide variety of breach of contract and commercial litigation. We strive to bring a successful and expeditious resolution to these legal matters while always keeping the costs of defense and the long-term business in mind.