Ernesto Chavez (CRD: 4315877) faces a new pending claim on BrokerCheck over an investment made in 2018. The customer alleges $180,000 in damages, and no arbitrator has ruled on the claim.
If you invested in Energy Resources 12 LP through David Lerner Associates, you may have concerns about the value of your investment. This investment vehicle, designed to provide individual investors access to the oil and gas industry within the United States, has faced challenges. Below, Soreide Law Group will provide a quick summary of the investment, potential concerns for investors, and how a securities attorney may assist you if you have experienced losses.
Energy Resources 12 LP, issued by David Lerner Associates, is an investment vehicle specifically designed to provide individual investors access to the oil and gas industry within the United States. The primary focus of the fund is on acquiring both producing and non-producing oil and gas properties with development potential. The intention behind this strategy is to generate value for investors through the enhancement of these properties, including activities like drilling and other developmental undertakings.
One key example of the types of investments held within Energy Resources 12 LP is onshore oil and gas properties. These properties are located across various regions in the U.S. The fund aims to hold these investments for up to seven years, after which a “liquidity transaction” is planned. This liquidity event could involve merging with another entity, selling the properties and distributing the net proceeds to investors, or listing the common units on a national securities exchange, according to the fund’s prospectus.
The fund was initially offered at $10 per share, which indicates the entry point for investors who believed in the long-term viability of oil and gas as an asset class. However, the performance of the fund has been less than stellar, leading to concerns among investors about the value of their holdings and the overall strategy employed by the fund’s managers.
Recent reports suggest that shares of Energy Resources 12 LP go for about $5 per share on the secondary market, a stark decline from the initial offering price. This drop in value could signal potential investment losses for shareholders.
Investing in entities like Energy Resources 12 LP comes with a range of inherent risks. First is the volatility of the oil and gas market. The energy sector is notorious for its susceptibility to global economic shifts, political instability, and fluctuating commodity prices. These factors can result in rapid changes in the value of investments tied to oil and gas properties.
Additionally, these investments are typically illiquid, meaning that investors may find it difficult to sell their holdings without incurring substantial losses, especially in a down market. The lack of liquidity makes it challenging to exit the investment, especially when the market conditions are unfavorable.
Securities brokers and financial advisors who recommended Energy Resources 12 LP to clients may also face scrutiny. There is a possibility of sales practice violations such as making unsuitable recommendations, failing to disclose material risks (misrepresentation and omissions), or even breaching fiduciary duties. These violations could lead to claims against the brokerage firms for failing to perform the necessary due diligence or for making inappropriate investment recommendations based on the individual investor's risk tolerance and financial goals.
Experience losses due to investing in Energy Resources 12 LP? If so, contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities lawyer concerning a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group investment loss recovery lawyers help individuals throughout the United States, work on a contingency fee basis, and advance all costs.
Ernesto Chavez (CRD: 4315877) faces a new pending claim on BrokerCheck over an investment made in 2018. The customer alleges $180,000 in damages, and no arbitrator has ruled on the claim.
William Tunink (CRD: 2738224) settled a customer claim for $299,000 on August 11, 2026, according to his BrokerCheck report. The customer alleged that he obtained loans from the customer, and that some of the money went into an investment.
Tony Barouti (CRD: 3031995) faces a pending $230,400 customer claim, according to his BrokerCheck report. He says the allegations in it are false. His report also lists SEC administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings from August 2025.
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