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lisabraganca Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca @lisabraganca ·

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lisabraganca Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca @lisabraganca ·

What is happening with Genesis bankruptcy now? Here is my take on Coindesk TV with @christinenews. Bonus is you get to hear my husband practicing guitar in the background. Strum, strum, strum, strum. Maybe it is time for me to get back to the office.

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Braganca Law Helps To:
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SEC Defense Attorney – Representing Individuals and Businesses Nationwide

For years, Lisa Bragança worked as a SEC Enforcement Branch Chief, where she led investigations into securities fraud, insider trading, market manipulation, and other trading practices. Now, she aggressively fights to protect the rights of businesses, financial professionals, investors, and whistleblowers.

Lisa has represented financial professionals, directors, officers, employees, and other professionals in regulatory investigations, shareholder class actions, and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. She understands the impact that these legal matters have on her clients, which is why she strives to reach the best possible outcome in every case.

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Genesis has been operating in a non-solvent way since June ’22, says Lisa Braganza

Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca Talks SEC & Crypto Regulation, Ripple XRP & Grayscale Lawsuits

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US Economy Sees Highest Inflation in 4 Decades, Is Bitcoin Still an Inflation Hedge?

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SEC Regulation After Reddit Revolt

Will Retail Investors Get a Fairer Shake on Wall Street?

Pfizer CEO Stock Sale

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Social Media Influence on the Stock Market

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When Do Financial Professionals Need Their Own Attorney?

If you are involved in a securities investigation, it’s in your best interest to have an experienced securities attorney representing you. An unfavorable outcome in a regulatory investigation could completely end your career in the financial industry. But, this isn’t the only penalty you could face. Financial professionals may also be ordered to pay significant fines for their alleged misconduct.

Your future is at stake in a regulatory investigation. Lisa is an experienced securities attorney who has saved the careers of senior executives and financial professionals involved in regulatory investigations. She understands how critical this dispute is in your career and your life. She will work tirelessly to get the best possible result for you.

How Do SEC Investigations Work?

The Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigates allegations of securities law violations such as stock manipulation, theft, fraud, misrepresentation, insider trading, and selling unregistered securities.

The SEC may obtain evidence from witnesses through interviews or on-the-record testimony obtained via subpoena. An experienced securities attorney can work with the SEC to ensure the SEC gets what it wants in the least burdensome manner possible.

Based on the evidence the Commission may decide to file an administrative action or file a federal court case.

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Lisa has also represented investors across the country whose losses were the result of broker fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and other misconduct. She has recovered millions of dollars in investor losses.

As a former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief, Lisa has the ability to take on the most complex regulatory investigations.

She is proud to represent investors, financial professionals and entities, and whistleblowers in a wide range of practice areas.

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SEC Investigations & Litigation
Recovery of Investment Losses
State Regulatory Investigations & Litigation
Investigations of Insider Trading
Business Disputes
Elder Financial Exploitation
FINRA Investigations & Litigation
SEC Whistleblower Protection
SEC Investigations & Litigation
Recovery of Investment Losses
State Regulatory Investigations & Litigation
Investigations of Insider Trading
Business Disputes
Elder Financial Exploitation
FINRA Investigations & Litigation
SEC Whistleblower Protection

How Can You Recover Losses from Investment Fraud?

An experienced investment fraud lawyer can make a big difference in recovering investment losses. An experienced investment fraud lawyer can determine whether you have options about where to file your claims and how to best present your claims whether they are in FINRA arbitration or in court. Having a dispute resolved in arbitration can be less expensive and faster than having it resolved in court.

But, there is much less information exchanged before the hearings start and there are almost never any depositions. An experienced investment fraud lawyer can help you decide whether to participate in a class action or whether you can obtain a better result by “opting out” of the class.

Case Results

Regulatory Defense

Obtained complete reversal of administrative agency sanction against a physician on grounds of abuse of discretion Ill. Dept. of Prof. Reg v. Gandhi (Cir. Ct. DuPage County)

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Investment Losses

Obtained favorable settlement for a family who obtained premium financing to purchase multiple life insurance policies with the expectation of selling them on the secondary market. (Cir. Ct. Will County)

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Insurance Coverage

Obtained federal court jury verdict awarding covered losses of $4.2 million-plus $10 million in punitive damages for bad faith denial of insurance claims. Case Corp. v. Aetna Ins. Co. (D.C. Wis.)

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How Can An Attorney Protect Whistleblowers?

Reporting illegal conduct you observe at work can be risky. Sometimes people who do that – whistleblowers – are fired, demoted, or otherwise retaliated against. That is why there are many laws that protect whistleblowers from retaliation and that encourage whistleblowers to come forward by paying awards or bounties based on the amount recovered from the wrongdoer.

So don’t let fear of retaliation stop you from doing the right thing. In many cases, you can provide a “tip” to the government anonymously. Talk to a lawyer who understands how to protect whistleblowers from retaliation before you blow the whistle. If you have already reported and are experiencing retaliation, an experienced whistleblower attorney can help you.


Client Testimonials

Celiza was a great help to me in the course of working to resolve my problem. She was very patient, explaining in detail what was happening and what would follow, doing it in a very professional and friendly manner. Working (...)

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Lisa Bragança helped me through a very toxic employment transition that was one of the most uncomfortable experiences of my entire life. In the interest of ‘maintaining confidentiality’ through the settlement and legalese my (...)

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As an investor and fiduciary, I have worked with Lisa in several capacities over the last 15 years. Lisa’s diverse background from her tenure as an attorney for the SEC, and in private practice – working on both sides of the (...)

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Lisa is a strong and tireless advocate. She helped guide me through a complicated investor disclosure issue on a publicly-traded security. Her practical counsel on process--and avoiding unnecessary legal action--was invaluab (...)

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Schedule A Free Consultation With Bragança Law Today

Are you involved in an SEC/FINRA investigation? Are you an investor who needs help recovering their losses? If so, seek legal representation from Lisa Bragança at Bragança Law as soon as possible. The outcome of your case could affect the rest of your life, which is why Lisa will work tirelessly to get the best possible results for you.

Lisa Bragança is proud to work with clients nationwide while also serving clients through the Chicago suburbs and in the local Downtown Chicago area approximately 10 miles from the Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and approximately 26 miles from the O’Hare International Airport (ORD). To schedule a free consultation, call Bragança Law at 847-906-3460 or submit your information using the contact form on this website.

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lisabraganca Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca @lisabraganca ·

Definitely check this out - personal finance advice from Michelle Singletary and you get to hear her deliver it! She reminded me to do a few things. She is a rock star!

Twitter 1617664255263903744
coindesk CoinDesk @coindesk ·

LIVE: $BTC breaches $23,000 again, @GenesisTrading has its first day in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case hearing and more.

@LisaBraganca and @vaneck_us' @matthew_sigel join "All About Bitcoin": https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ypJdEomqopxW

Twitter 1617613658728660998
lisabraganca Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca @lisabraganca ·

What is happening with Genesis bankruptcy now? Here is my take on Coindesk TV with @christinenews. Bonus is you get to hear my husband practicing guitar in the background. Strum, strum, strum, strum. Maybe it is time for me to get back to the office.

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