New York Insider Trading Attorney

Criminal Defense for Insider Trading Charges

Insider trading is a criminal offense that involves trading securities in violation of fiduciary duty or another relationship of trust and confidence. Buying or selling stock based off "insider" information that has not been made public may constitute insider trading, and the criminal penalties for these offenses are often severe. Imprisonment and heavy fines are two such penalties that may be imposed upon a conviction for insider trade.

Have you been accused of insider trading or any related offense? Contacting a New York white collar criminal lawyer at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. is one of the most important actions to take at this time. An attorney at our firm can meet with you and undergo a free initial consultation to give you the guidance, information and advice you need. It is our goal to give you the information you need to make the right choice about your case and your legal counsel. Our white collar attorneys have over two decades of legal experience to apply to your defense, and we will fight tirelessly to protect your rights every single step of the way.

Who may face insider trading charges?

Insider trading does not only apply to managers, CEOs or directors of a company whose stock is in question. It may also apply to friends, associates, or employees who have learned of private information about the company's securities through someone at the company. Legal counsel or employees of brokerage or accounting firms may also be privy to important information that may influence their actions in buying or selling securities, and this may also constitute insider trading.

The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) is the federal agency which is primarily concerned with the investigation of insider trade as well as investment and securities fraud. If you have been contacted by an SEC agent or have learned that you are a suspect in an investigation regarding insider trading, it is important that you do not waste any time in contacting an attorney.

Contact a New York insider trading defense attorney at our firm today for your free case evaluation.