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Vincent O'Gara
vogara@mpbf.com
Mr. O'Gara began his legal career
with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
where he worked on securities enforcement and
business bankruptcy cases. From 1974 through 1979,
he represented the SEC in accounting, fraud and
business insolvency cases involving real estate,
savings & loan and manufacturing companies.
In private practice, his focus has
been on securities, business bankruptcy and related
litigation. He has represented technology companies,
real estate developers, financial institutions
and individuals in transactions and business litigation.
Mr. O'Gara represents clients in
securities arbitrations and has served as an arbitrator
for the NASD and the NYSE.
Partial List of Reported Cases
- Lopes v Vieira 488 F Supp. 2d 1000 (E.D.Cal.
2007). Attorney for Accountant defendent.
- In re Feiler 218 F.3d 948 (9th Cir.
2000) Attorney for debtors.
- In re Christian Life Center 821 F.2d
1370 (9th Cir. 1987) Attorney for an official
creditors committee which was objecting to claims
asserted by members of former management who
were seeking indemnification for defense costs
in a securities case.
- Rice Growers Assn. v. First National Bank
of Minn. 167 C.A.3d 559, 214 C.R. 468 (1985)
Local counsel for a shipbuilder who objected
to jurisdiction in California.
- Securities & Exchange Commission v. United
Financial Gr., Inc. 404 F.Supp. 908 (D.
Ore. 1975) Attorney for SEC in major receivership/bankruptcy
involving a family of unregistered investment
companies.
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