Securities Fraud Litigation  |  Business Litigation  |  Employment Litigation  |  Insurance Claims
Legal Malpractice  |  Medical Malpractice  |  Asbestos/Mesothelioma

Securities Fraud Litigation
At PDK, we represent individual investors, pension plans and corporations in arbitrations and lawsuits against stockbrokers, financial advisors, insurance agents and pension plan fiduciaries. We have recovered millions for our clients who have suffered losses caused by violations of securities laws, insurance laws, laws governing the financial services industry and ERISA. If you have lost money because of the conduct of your stockbroker, financial advisor, insurance agent or pension plan advisor, please contact us for a free evaluation.

In considering legal representation, it is vital to select an attorney that has experience in securities litigation. Because most claims against stockbrokers are arbitrated before either the National Association of Securities Dealers or the New York Stock Exchange, it is important for victims of investment fraud to hire attorneys with arbitration experience. PDK has represented investors in numerous arbitration cases. The attorneys who practice securities litigation at PDK are members of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA). In addition, securities fraud attorneys at PDK have experience serving as arbitrators and/or mediators. PDK also is experienced in representing investors in traditional lawsuits, including pension plan and ERISA litigation in federal court. If you believe that you have lost money due to the conduct of a stockbroker, financial advisor, insurance agent or pension plan fiduciary or are concerned about possible warning signs, contact PDK for a free evaluation. We will review the facts of your case and determine whether you have a claim.

Set forth below are some examples of the type of conduct and practices the securities fraud lawyers at PDK have encountered when handling claims against stockbrokers, financial advisors, insurance agents and pension plan fiduciaries.

• Churning (improper and excessive buying and selling of securities)
• Switching (switching is similar to churning and involves a broker or financial advisor moving money between annuities or mutual funds for the purpose of generating commissions)
• Twisting (an illegal practice used by insurance agents to sell additional or new life insurance in order to generate commissions)
• Unsuitability of investments given the particular needs of the investor
• Misrepresentation, fraud and omission
• Breach of fiduciary duty, conflict of interest and embezzlement
• ERISA violations and pension abuse
• Unauthorized trading and failure to execute or follow instructions
• Price manipulation
• Malpractice and negligence
• Margin abuse

If you believe that you have lost money as a result of any of the above illicit practices, or otherwise feel that you have lost money at the hands of a stockbroker, financial advisor, insurance agent or pension plan fiduciary, please contact our securities fraud lawyers for a free evaluation.

Business Litigation
Large corporations, small businesses and individuals hire PDK to represent them in a very broad range of business and commercial litigation matters. For example, in the past year PDK has handled cases ranging from representing a regional bank in a lender liability action to representing a condominium association in an arbitration with the owner of the condominium building. In the past year, PDK has advised several corporations regarding potential litigation with minority shareholders. Contractors and builders have retained PDK in a variety of construction disputes. Business litigation cases we typically handle include: Business Torts, Contract Disputes, Shareholder Disputes and Business Dissolutions, Unfair Competition, Theft and Diversion of Business and Trade Secrets.

Employment Litigation
The lawyers at PDK have extensive experience representing employers and employees in employment disputes before federal and state administrative agencies and in federal and state courts. We represent clients in regulatory agency investigations, counsel employers on compliance issues and defend employers from lawsuits. We have also represented individuals in claims brought under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA and the FMLA.

PDK represents employers before federal and state administrative agencies, including the EEOC, the Department of Labor, the Maryland Commission on Human Relations and local enforcement agencies.

Although our firm is primarily a litigation boutique, we have numerous clients that regularly turn to us for advice on compliance with the labyrinth of federal, state and local laws affecting employers. Our clients recognize that not only can we advise them regarding the employment laws, but also that we are uniquely qualified to counsel them regarding how employment issues will be resolved in the courts and before juries. Our relationship with our clients and the advice we give enables them to reduce the likelihood of costly employment claims.

Insurance Claims & Coverage Litigation
Coverage litigation involves disputes over whether specific claims are covered under an insurance policy. As well as insurance companies, PDK has represented partnerships, corporations and individuals in insurance disputes. In fact, one of the leading insurance coverage cases in Maryland, Aetna Insurance v. Aaron, was handled by attorneys from PDK. In that case, Brian Parker was not only able to establish that insurance coverage existed for a substantial disputed claim, he also was successful in forcing the insurance company to pay all of the costs and expenses his client incurred in the case, including attorney's fees.

Professional Malpractice - Legal & Medical

Legal Malpractice
At PDK we believe that lawyers should be held to the same standards as other professionals. Although many law firms are reluctant to file lawsuits against other lawyers who have failed to properly represent their clients, we believe lawyers should be held accountable for their negligence. We have represented both individuals and businesses in lawsuits against attorneys who have failed to live up to the standards that their clients deserve, or who have violated the ethical rules that govern the legal profession. If you believe that your attorney has failed to properly represent you, or are concerned about the level of representation you received, contact PDK in Baltimore, Maryland, for a free evaluation.

Medical Malpractice
Parker, Dumler & Kiely LLP represents victims of medical malpractice. PDK prosecutes medical malpractice and medical negligence cases against doctors, hospitals and other health care providers in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Our attorneys have obtained substantial recoveries for victims of medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice claims are factually and legally complex. For example, in Maryland, there are substantial procedural differences between medical malpractice cases and ordinary lawsuits. Similarly, the factual issues presented by medical malpractice cases are often very complicated and require thorough investigation. The Maryland medical malpractice attorneys at PDK have extensive experience litigating complex cases, and bring that experience to every medical malpractice case that they prosecute. At PDK we also strive to obtain highly credentialed experts on behalf of our clients.

Because of the complexity of medical malpractice cases, they are both expensive and time-consuming. At PDK, we understand that the hardships placed upon our clients by medical malpractice often leave them in a difficult financial situation. At PDK in Baltimore, Maryland, we provide free consultations regarding potential medical malpractice claims. Similarly, when we accept the responsibility of prosecuting a client's medical malpractice claim, we routinely advance the costs of pursuing the case to conclusion. If there is no recovery, the client pays nothing.

If you suspect that you, or a member of your family, have been a victim of medical negligence, contact our medical malpractice lawyers for a free evaluation.

Asbestos/Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. It is caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma can strike people who have been exposed to small amounts of asbestos for even short periods of time. In most cases, mesothelioma does not develop until 20 to 50 years after the exposure to asbestos.

At PDK, we carefully investigate all of our clients' histories to find every possible exposure to asbestos and to aggressively pursuing the companies that are responsible for our clients' mesothelioma. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please contact our mesothelioma lawyers for a free evaluation of your claim. Click here to visit our mesothelioma website.