Why the SEC Targets Insider Trading in Portland
Portland’s growing economy and innovative business community make it a target for federal securities regulators. The city is home to a number of publicly traded companies in technology, athletic apparel, biotech, green energy, and finance. Major corporations such as Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and Precision Castparts operate near Portland, and the SEC monitors trading activity around these and other firms closely.
Corporate executives, biotech employees, financial advisors, attorneys, and consultants based in Portland often have access to sensitive information, including earnings data, acquisition plans, product launches, FDA results, or material regulatory developments. When securities transactions are timed suspiciously around such events, the SEC may open an insider trading investigation.
If you’ve been contacted by the SEC or suspect you’re under investigation, don’t wait and go at it alone, now is the time to consult with an experienced Portland insider trading lawyer.
Why You Need an Experienced SEC Defense Attorney
Insider trading investigations are highly complex and typically rely on indirect or circumstantial evidence, such as timing of trades, communications, and personal relationships. You need a defense attorney who understands not only the law but how the SEC investigates and builds its case from the inside out.
David R. Chase brings unique insight from his time as a prosecutor in the SEC’s Enforcement Division where he held the title Senior Counsel. He knows how to identify the weaknesses in the government’s theory and build a defense that protects your rights, reputation, and financial future.
Why Choose David R. Chase?
