We are dedicated to recovering losses sustained by our clients as a result of investment-related fraud, insurance and annuity fraud and banking fraud.
Michael J. Betts LLC, a law firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is focused on the pursuit of claims on behalf of clients who have been the victims of various forms of financial fraud - including securities fraud, insurance fraud and banking fraud.
Michael J. Betts is the principal of the firm and has extensive experience litigating financial fraud cases - in federal and state courts as well as through arbitration, including FINRA customer arbitrations. The firm has successfully handled numerous cases on behalf of investors and other victims of financial fraud. We have recovered more than $10 million for our clients in financial fraud cases.
The cases we handle involve a wide range of conduct on the part of brokerage firms and their registered representatives, including fraudulent misrepresentations, failures to invest in suitable investments, unauthorized trading, churning (excessive trading), improper options trading, insurance and annuity fraud, and failures to supervise. We are knowledgeable about the legal claims that arise from these forms of misconduct, including claims for violations of the federal and state securities laws, violations of consumer fraud statutes such as the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, and various common law claims such as fraud, negligence and breach of contract. The firm also handles claims arising from bank-related fraud, such as claims under the Uniform Commercial Code for forged or altered checks and fraudulent transfers from business and personal bank accounts, including fraudulent wire transfers.
We only undertake a select number of matters at any given time. This allows us to provide all of our clients with the personal, direct and hands-on attention they deserve and to handle all matters in a thorough and proactive manner. Mr. Betts is responsible for, and is directly involved in, all of the matters handled by the firm.
Our fees are reasonable and transparent, and we are open to discussing alternative fee arrangements to meet our clients’ needs. In appropriate cases, we agree to represent clients on a contingent fee basis, where clients are not responsible for the payment of any fees or expenses unless we obtain a recovery in their favor.
“From the moment you took up our case, we both believed we were in the best possible hands. Your reaffirmed that belief throughout the process. You made this easy for us. Thank you.”
“When Mike accepted my case, he was very professional, understanding, and an intent listener. As a senior investor, I felt treated with dignity and respect from the moment I spoke with Mike. Mike not only cares about the case, but also his clients; he is a one-of-a-kind and brilliant attorney.”
“I have not had the caliber of expertise, wisdom, and personal guidance that you brought to our situation.”
“On a personal note, I truly can’t find the words to thank you adequately for what you and your guidance has meant to us.”