What is PIABA?
The Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) was founded in 1990 as a national organization dedicated to representing investors in disputes with the securities industry. The organization is made up mainly of securities fraud lawyers who focus on securities arbitration and litigation, working to protect the rights of individual investors. PIABA’s mission includes promoting fairness in alternative dispute resolution, advocating for essential investor protections, supporting the professional growth of its members, and improving public knowledge of investment issues. When facing a securities dispute, a securities fraud attorney is the best advocate to protect your interests.
Another large aspect of PIABA’s work involves public education. Recognizing the importance of informed investment decisions and dedicating resources to educating the public about investment-related issues, helping individuals understand their rights and the potential risks in the securities market, and minimizing risk for financial loss.
Find the right securities fraud attorney for you.
Our Find An Attorney section is designed to assist you in obtaining representation in your securities dispute. As you search for a securities fraud attorney, recognize that there can be time restrictions for filing a securities claim, so you should act promptly to protect your right to file a claim.
PIABA offers a valuable resource for individuals seeking legal representation: the “Find an Attorney” feature. This tool allows investors to connect with qualified securities fraud attorneys who specialize in stock fraud and securities litigation. With this feature, investors can confidently find a lawyer who is not only experienced in the intricacies of securities law but also committed to advocating for their rights and pursuing just outcomes. When investment losses occur due to fraudulent activity, PIABA provides a crucial pathway to finding legal professionals who prioritize the investor’s best interests and fight for their recovery.
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Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting 2025
Annual Meeting 2026
Membership Tiers
The Public Investors Advocate Bar Association offers various levels of membership, each tailored with distinct benefits for professionals in the securities law arena. Securities fraud attorneys, along with Law School Arbitration Clinic Directors, Retired Attorneys, Regulators, Paralegals, and Law Students, will find a membership class suited to their needs. These include Regular Memberships, options for Young Members, Regulator Memberships, Retiree Memberships, Paralegal/Legal Assistant memberships, and Law Student Memberships. A key benefit across all membership classes is access to the online PIABA Bar Journal, allowing members to search specific articles or read and print full editions.
Regular
Regular members will gain access to:
- Members only resources
- PIABA list serve
- PIABA Referral Database
- Attendance at closed PIABA Meetings
- Discounts at PIABA events
- Access to the PIABA Bar Journal
- Voting Rights at PIABA Meetings
- Website Marketing
- Participation in PIABA Committees
Young Member
Young Members will gain access to:
- Members only resources
- PIABA list serve
- PIABA Referral Database
- Attendance at closed PIABA Meetings
- Discounts at PIABA events
- Access to the PIABA Bar Journal
- Voting Rights at PIABA Meetings
- Website Marketing
- Participation in PIABA Committees
Retiree
Retiree will gain access to:
- Members only resources
- PIABA list serve
- Attendance at closed PIABA Meetings
- Discounts at PIABA events
- Access to the PIABA Bar Journal
- Participation in PIABA Committees
Regulator
Regulator will gain access to:
- Members only resources
- Participation in PIABA Committees
- PIABA Committee list serve
- Attendance at closed PIABA Meetings
- Discounts at PIABA events
- Access to the PIABA Bar Journal
- Voting Rights at PIABA Meetings
Law Students
Law Students will gain access to:
- Members only resources
- Attendance at closed PIABA Meetings
- Discounts at PIABA events
- Access to the PIABA Bar Journal
- Participation in PIABA Committees
- PIABA Committee list serve
Paralegal
Paralegal members will gain access to:
- Members only resources
- PIABA list serve
- Attendance at closed PIABA Meetings
- Discounts at PIABA events
- Access to the PIABA Bar Journal
- Participation in PIABA Committees
Associate Membership
Associate members will gain access to:
- Members only resources
- Participation in PIABA Committees
- PIABA Committee list serve
- Discounts at PIABA events
- Access to the PIABA Bar Journal
