DALLAS, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldfarb LLP is investigating whether Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK) CEO Aubrey McClendon violated shareholder protection laws by continuing to increase the company's near $12 billion debt, selling almost all of his personal Chesapeake stock over the course of a few days, and spurring a 25% decline in stock value. Concerned CHK investors are encouraged to contact attorney Hamilton Lindley at 877-583-2855 or hlindley@goldfarbllp.com about their rights and remedies.

"Chesapeake has outspent its cash flow for 19 of the past 21 years, and its recent troubling disclosures have sent stock value cascading to $17.19 as of April 23," securities lawyer Hamilton Lindley said. "Our proposed lawsuit seeks to ensure that proper controls are placed to correct improper behavior and to preserve the company's value for shareholders."

Goldfarb LLP lawyers have significant experience representing shareholders and whistleblowers in securities lawsuits nationwide. CHK shareholders – or anyone with knowledge about this matter – should contact lawyer Hamilton Lindley at hlindley@goldfarbllp.com or 877-583-2855.

Hamilton Lindley
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SOURCE Goldfarb LLP