I need to learn how investment funds determine the value of an investment in a start-up.

Can you provide more detail of what you are trying to accomplish? Based on what I think you are asking valuations are more likely than not...

Can an investor demand a return of their investment if the believe fiduciary responsibility has been breached?

A fiduciary is one with heightened responsibility and this standard is universally applied with the account is a discretionary account where the...

What are some ways to protect a smaller depreciating asset such as a fully paid off car, business equipment, or antique?

Title in spouses name or relatives name, multi member LLC, LLC, or family limited partnerships are all things you want to explore with a lawyer.

Hello, this a business entity & structure question

Keep them separate with separate accounts to protect the assets of the other company in the event you get sued.

My question is, I entrusted my entire savings to a paralegal with the intent of investing my 401(k) into small stocks and bonds.

File a claim for "civil theft" most states (Florida for sure) will allow for treble damages and attorney's fees if you can prove that they...

A financial advisor recommended real estate. The individual recommended ran off with all investors money.

The financial advisor and the broker dealer he worked for may be liable since they are responsible for supervising all securities related...

Can I charge someone for embezzling if he did not use my investment as agreed upon in a written contract.

You can't charge anyone with anything unfortunately that is left up to the state attorney's office. You can however purse a claim for civil theft...

What is a typical penalty for committing investor fraud, under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940?

Penalties for an advisors misconduct are not just limited to the penalties outlined in the investment advisors act. If you are in the civil world...

Who do I see for mismanagement of investment securities. Not sure which specific lawyer to see.

If you're account with with a FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority- registered broker you can hire anyone in the country....

Yes you can. 1 dui if disclosed should not be any issue for FREC.