Our Practice
Beck Reed Riden LLP handles all forms of securities-related litigation, including governmental defense (DOJ, SEC, FINRA, and Massachusetts Securities Division investigations and proceedings) and private litigation (investor arbitrations, class action defense, and closely-held shareholder disputes), on behalf of companies and individuals.
We represent companies and firms in internal and SEC investigations related to allegations of securities fraud, as well as representation of corporate executives and employees in such investigations and follow-on litigation — especially where there is a potential or actual conflict of interest with the company under investigation.
In addition, we represent broker-dealers, registered representatives, and investors in FINRA proceedings and arbitrations. Our experience also extends to shareholder derivative lawsuits and disputes between owners of closely-held companies.
We provide pre-litigation counseling and actively seek the most expeditious and just result for our clients under the circumstances. In cases where litigation is already pending, is unavoidable, or is necessary to obtain our client’s goals, we aggressively pursue the litigation (including any appeals), plaintiff or defense side, with the objective of obtaining a cost-effective and just result for our client.
Our team makes us unique
Beck Reed Riden LLP’s founders have extensive business litigation experience. We represent corporate and individual clients throughout the country. Our hand-picked team combines attorneys with complementary expertise and practical experience.
William Haddad handles litigation involving all types of commercial disputes, as well as client responses to government investigations and enforcement actions. He frequently appears in state and federal courts, as well as various government and industry forums, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Russell Beck has over twenty years of experience as a complex business and intellectual property litigator, representing corporate and individual clients throughout the country in federal and state trial and appellate courts, arbitrations, and mediations.
Stephen Riden has extensive experience litigating business disputes. He has represented companies in a variety of governmental investigations and has substantial experience representing owners involved in intra-corporate disputes, including shareholder litigation and close-corporation control matters.
Beck Reed Riden LLP has the passion, commitment, and experience necessary to guide our clients through their legal challenges. We’re ready to help.