Louis Albert Bevilacqua

Louis Albert Bevilacqua

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Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 30 years

Financial markets and services Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Financial Markets and Services, Business, International Law, Corporate & Incorporation

1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC

About Louis

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1998

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Bevilacqua PLLC

1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006

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Posted by Matt | November 26, 2024 | Corporate & Incorporation

Louis A. Bevilacqua: A Review of Deceptive Practices and Ethical Breaches

Louis A. Bevilacqua is a securities attorney whose professional actions have raised serious questions about his legal and ethical conduct, particularly regarding his involvement with 1847 Holdings. His role in facilitating one of the most egregious fraud schemes I have ever encountered reveals a ...pattern of deceit, manipulation, and obstruction of justice. Bevilacqua’s actions were not only illegal, they were outright immoral, and have caused irreparable financial damage to investors, including myself. Enabler of Corporate Fraud and Securities Violations Bevilacqua’s direct involvement in 1847 Holdings paints a disturbing picture of corporate corruption. He played a pivotal role in crafting fraudulent financial reports and misusing subsidiaries to artificially inflate the company’s financial position while leaving its subsidiaries saddled with unsustainable debt. His legal guidance ensured that these deceptive practices continued for years, further violating federal securities laws such as Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5. His efforts didn’t just stop at misleading financial reporting. Bevilacqua enabled and facilitated money laundering through the deliberate misdirection of funds between subsidiaries and back to the parent company. These illegal financial transactions were designed to obscure illicit activities and protect the fraudsters at the top. The consequences of these actions have left investors like myself with nothing but a destroyed financial future. My Personal Experience: Scammed Out of $750,000 Bevilacqua’s actions hit me personally and devastatingly. I invested $750,000 in 1847 Holdings, trusting that the funds would be used for legitimate purposes, such as paying off promissory notes. Instead, Louis Bevilacqua and Ellery Roberts pocketed my money and defaulted on their financial obligations. Rather than fulfilling their promises, they engaged in outright theft, siphoning off funds meant for legitimate business use while the company’s stock value crashed by 99.99%. To make matters worse, when I demanded an internal forensic audit to investigate these blatant wrongdoings, Bevilacqua didn’t respond with transparency or cooperation. Instead, he retaliated by threatening legal action, attempting to intimidate me into silence. He even had the audacity to claim he had filed a false police report against me. This was an attempt to cover up his involvement in the fraud and silence any whistleblower willing to hold him accountable. Bevilacqua’s refusal to cooperate and his obstructive behavior have left me with no recourse. Obstruction of Justice and Intimidation Bevilacqua didn’t just violate securities laws and ethics rules—he engaged in a calculated effort to prevent accountability. Rather than addressing legitimate concerns, he resorted to threats and intimidation, hoping to suppress the truth. His false police reports and attempts to shut down any investigation are criminal acts in their own right and show just how far he was willing to go to protect his fraudulent activities. His actions reflect an abhorrent disregard for both the law and the people who trusted him with their investments. Rather than upholding the rule of law, Bevilacqua used his legal position to obstruct justice and manipulate the system to his benefit. Fiduciary Duty Violations and Self-Enrichment What makes Bevilacqua’s behavior even more appalling is that he profited at the expense of common investors like myself while pretending to act in our best interests. As a preferred shareholder, Bevilacqua was shielded from the financial devastation caused by his own fraudulent actions. He collected inflated dividends based on falsified revenue figures, all while the company’s actual worth dwindled to nothing. His self-enrichment

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1994

Member Order of the Coif, Order of the Coif

N/A

American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law,

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Member and Founder, Bevilacqua PLLC

2013 - Present

Co-founder, President & General Counsel, Digital Offering LLC

2008 - 2013

Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

2003 - 2008

Partner, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP

1999 - 2001

Associate, Wiggin and Dana LLP

1997 - 1999

Associate, Finn Dixon & Herling LLP

Education

1999

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Fordham University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Euro Pacific Conference

JOBS Act Panel

2013

Euro Pacific Conference

JOBS Act Panel

2012

Financial Outlook

Financial Outlook for Emerging Growth Companies

2012

DealFlow Media Webinar

Crowdfunding Where Social Networking meets the Capital Markets

2012

5th Annual Peru Investment Forum

Accessing Capital for Mining Projects

2012

24th Annual ROTH Conference

Recent Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives Focused on Capital Raising and Job Creation

2011

Citibank

Gateway to Gloabl Trade Oppourtunities

2010

ROTH conference

Raising Capital & Public Offerings for Chinese Companies

2009

American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting

Transitional Mechanics of an APO and mini-IPOs

2008

ROTH conference

Circular 10, SAFE 106, FCPA, Tax and other Laws and Regulations that Every Investor Should Know

2007

The Money Bridge Between the U.S. and China

The Money Bridge Between the U.S. and China

2007

Roth conference

Doing Deals in China - Latest in Deal Structures and Financing Methods

2007

China Investment Forum

Chinese 2007 M&A Regulations

2007

Capital Access Forum

Alternative Strategies for Raising Growth Capital

2007

APS Webinar

Implementation Notice 106 - Playing it SAFE

2006

DealFlow Media

Understanding the WORM/WULFF letters: Implications For Revers Merger Transactions

2006

China Growth Conference

Chinese & U.S. Regulations-Navigating Government Rules

2005

DealFlow Media

The Law: SEC Shell Company Proposals

N/A

Reverse Merger Summit

Due Diligence: Searching for Reverse Merger Candidates/Finding Clean Shells

Publications

2012

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP JOBS Act Targets Smaller Business Capital Raising

2009

Venture Capital Journal PIPE Primer for Venture Investors

2009

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP FAQ: Dual-Listing in Hong Kong

2005

Unknown The Worm/Wulff Letters and Their Implications for Blank Check Mergers,"

2005

Unknown Investors Should Scrutinize Governance of Microcaps,"

2003

Unknown Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,"

2003

Unknown "SEC Adopts New Rules Regarding Auditor Independence,"

2003

Unknown Disclosure in Management's Discussion and Analysis about Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations,"

2003

Unknown SEC Adopts New Rules to Address the Conditions for Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information Under Section 401(b) of Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Requires Companies to Furnish the SEC Earnings Releases and Similar Announcements on Form 8-K,"

Languages

English

Italian

Spanish

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