The Securities and Exchange Commission has stepped up investigations into possible securities violations as a result of the highly publicized revelations of accounting fraud that contributed to the collapse of several large corporations. Backed by new, stricter reporting regulations, the Securities and Exchange Commission is focusing more intently on audit committees and outside directors, thus requiring corporate counsel, executives and board members to consult with independent outside counsel in the discharge of their duties.

La Bella & McNamara has represented publicly held companies and officers in the course of Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice investigations into possible securities law violations involving allegations of officer malfeasance, insider trading and financial statement irregularities. The senior partners' experience as federal prosecutors allows the firm to successfully navigate through the course of these intense inquiries. We strive to complete investigations without any enforcement action and will, where necessary, negotiate favorable settlements.