We represent investors who have suffered losses due to dishonest practices by brokerage houses and investment sponsors. During the past twenty years, we have represented thousands of clients in state and federal courts and in NASD arbitration proceedings. Our clients have been the victims of Account Mismanagement, Churning, Non-Disclosure, Misrepresentation, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Penny Stock Fraud, Over-Concentration, Price Manipulation, and the Recommendation of Unsuitable Investments. Many of the cases we have handled involved Ponzi Schemes in which the participants are ultimately sent to prison or file bankruptcy. In these types of cases, we have argued that the brokerage houses that recommended the investment failed to conduct Due Diligence into the risks of the investment and, for this reason, should be held liable for investor losses under a negligence theory. Although not technically considered within the field of securities fraud, our firm also handles cases involving Fraud in the Sale of Precious Metals and Rare Coins.

Mr. Karen represents victims of accidents who have suffered serious personal injuries. Such serious personal injuries may result from automobile collisions, rollover accidents, motorcycle crashes, bicycle or pedestrian accidents, dangerous conditions on real property, swimming pool drownings, trucking collisions, product defects, exposure to toxic chemicals, the operation of heavy equipment, industrial or work-related accidents, aircraft crashes, and professional negligence. He has handled numerous personal injury matters, including those arising from extremely serious accidents, as well as wrongful death actions on behalf of bereaved family members.

Our firm represents individuals and businesses that have had valid insurance claims rejected. On behalf of our clients, we prosecute benefit and damage claims in court and in arbitration. Insurance companies owe their customers a Duty to Act Fairly and In Good Faith. When an insurance company breaches this duty by refusing to pay on a legitimate claim, it may be held liable for the Wrongful Denial of an Insurance Claim. Insurance Bad Faith can also occur when an insurance company Fails to Conduct a Reasonable Investigation after a claim has been submitted. We handle claims involving all types of Insurance Contracts, including Life Insurance, Medical and Health Insurance, Automobile, Aircraft and Watercraft Insurance, Disability Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance, Business Premises Insurance, Homeowners Insurance and Legal Liability Insurance. We also press claims arising when an insurance company Wrongfully Refuses to Defend or Reasonably Settle lawsuit claims made against an insured under a Legal Liability Policy.

Corporate America today represents the most innovative and productive source of economic prosperity that has ever existed. But it cannot be denied that businesses sometimes achieve their goals by manipulative and deceptive practices. When this happens, there are powerful legal remedies for consumers who have been defrauded or injured by dangerous or defective products. Our firm is committed to representing consumers in fraud and design defect cases, and has the skill and resources to protect the rights of our consumer clients in this challenging, but rewarding, area of practice.

Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees and applicants for employment. Our firm has successfully litigated many employment law cases, representing both employees and employers, and we have significant experience in interpreting and clarifying state and federal statutes and case law in areas such as employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Federal Employer's Liability Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and special laws governing municipal employment. We have substantial experience in drafting and reviewing employment manuals and have handled numerous severance matters while providing consulting and legal drafting services for employees and employers.