Securities Litigation

Often working as a team with attorneys from the firm's Business Department experienced in securities issues, Whiteford's Business Litigation attorneys are regularly involved in a wide variety of securities litigation matters.

We have defended numerous securities fraud actions brought against our clients under the Securities Act of 1933 as well as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Section 10b-5). Our clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as individuals, including officers, inside and outside directors, professionals (particularly auditors), and "control persons." We also have prosecuted securities claims on behalf of client-plaintiffs. We regularly litigate securities claims under state securities ("Blue Sky") acts, and our attorneys are particularly seasoned in dealing with the complexities of the Maryland Securities Act as applied in both federal and state courts. We regularly represent clients in FINRA arbitration disputes and in mediation procedures sponsored by FINRA and before the American Arbitration Association.

One of our particular areas of experience is representing and advising clients in SEC and state securities investigations and negotiating resolutions in lieu of charges or formal actions. Our securities work frequently involves advising clients regarding D&O coverage and coordinating with D&O carriers regarding coverage, litigation strategy, litigation expenses, and resolution of claims.

13 Whiteford Lawyers Recognized by Benchmark Litigation in 2024

Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that thirteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2024 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia (*new recognition in 2024).

16 Whiteford Lawyers Recognized by Benchmark Litigation in 2023

Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2023 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

16 Whiteford Lawyers Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2022 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

Whiteford Ranks National Tier 1 in Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate

Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2018.  Nineteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including three practices with national Tier 1 rankings:  Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate.  At the state level, an additional fifty practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Recognized as National Tier 1 by U.S. News and World Report

The 2017 edition of U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP exemplary ratings in its seventh annual rankings of law firms.

Twenty of the firm’s practices were ranked at the national level, as well as thirty-seven in Maryland, ten in Washington, D.C., and two in Roanoke, VA.