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Dec 24, 2020

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Securities Account Forgery Attorney

Did Lori Ann Sacco Cause You Investment Losses? Lori Ann Sacco of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin submitted a Letter of Acceptance Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in which she was fined $10,000 and suspended for a period of six months. The sanctions were based on findings that she allegedly falsified documents by forging customers signatures in violation of FINRA Rules 4511 and 2010. The suspension is in effect from September 21, 2020, through March 20, 2021. In March 2014, Lori Ann Sacco joined BMO Harris and was registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice stating Succo’s voluntary resignation while under investigation for the alleged misconduct. According to FINRA findings, Sacco allegedly forged signatures on at least 10 documents and submitted them as originals  without the customers knowledge or approval. The findings stated that some of the documents were required to be kept by Exchange Act Rule 17a-3 and by falsifying the signatures, Sacco caused her firm to mismark their books and records. Although Sacco is no longer associated with a FINRA member, she remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 4511 requires each member to make and preserve books and records in conformity with Section 17(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 17a-3 promulgated thereunder. Inherent in this requirement is the requirement that the books and records the firm makes are accurate. When an associated person forges or falsifies a firm’s books and records, he or she violates FINRA Rule 4511. A violation of FINRA Rule 4511 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010. Do You Need a Wisconsin FINRA Securities Arbitration Attorney? Are you a Wauwatosa, Wisconsin investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts?  Did your Wisconsin stockbroker or investment advisor forge your signature or alter information on account opening documents about your investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial condition to make unsuitable recommendations or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly rated, and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration securities forgery law attorney—an attorney who knows FINRA rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA arbitration forgery cases and other complex legal issues.  Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Account Forgery Attorneys Serving Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Residents In FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A.  we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Wisconsin, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes serving Wisconsin citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail. 

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Dec 24, 2020

Monsey, New York Securities Misrepresentation Attorney

Did Harry Rosenberg Cause You Investment Losses? Harry Rosenberg of Monsey, New York submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in which he was fined $8,000 and suspended for a period of two months. The sanctions were based on findings that Rosenberg allegedly failed to amend his Form U4 to disclose a civil litigation in violation of Article V, Section 2(c) of FINRA’s By-Laws and FINRA Rules 1122 and 2010. The suspension was in effect from October 5, 2020, through December 4, 2020. In January 2011, Harry Rosenberg joined Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and was registered as an Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5) disclosing that Rosenberg had been discharged due to misconduct. According to FINRA’s findings, an investor who was not a customer of Voya filed a complaint stating that both the firm and Rosenberg made misstatements regarding an investment in a gold mining company. The findings stated that Rosenberg allegedly failed to inform the firm that he had been sued and failed to amend his Form U4 to disclose the litigation. In addition, Rosenberg falsely attested whether he had been the subject of any litigation on the firm’s annual compliance questionnaires. Although Rosenberg is not currently associated with a FINRA member, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Article V, Section 2(c) of FINRA’s By-Laws requires that associated persons keep their Form U4 “current at all times,” and that amendments be filed “not later than 30 days after learning of the facts or circumstances giving rise to the amendment.” FINRA Rule 1122 states that “[n]o . . . person associated with a member shall file with FINRA information with respect to . . . registration which is incomplete or inaccurate so as to be misleading, or which could in any way tend to mislead, or fail to correct such filing after notice thereof.” A violation of Rule 1122 also violates Rule 2010. Do You Need a New York FINRA Securities Arbitration Attorney? Are you a Monsey, New York investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts?  Did your New York stockbroker or investment advisor misrepresent facts about the securities, investments, or strategies they were recommending or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you need representation by an experienced, highly rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration attorney — an attorney who knows FINRA rules and procedures and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues.  Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Misrepresentation and Stockbroker Fraud Attorneys Serving Monsey, New York Residents in FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A.  we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout New York, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment law disputes serving New York citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

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Dec 24, 2020

Houston, Texas Securities Account Forgery Lawyer

Did David Leroy Johnson Cause You Investment Losses? David Leroy Johnson of Houston, Texas has been fined $5,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member for a period of three months for allegedly falsifying documents in violation of  FINRA Rules 4511 and 2010. Without admitting or denying the allegations, Johnson consented to the sanctions. The suspension was in effect from September 21, 2020, through December 20, 2020. In October 2015, David Leroy Johnson joined LPL Financial and registered as a General Securities Representative. LPL Financial later discharged Johnson for violating certain company policy. According to the FINRA findings, Johnson allegedly reused customer signatures from older forms on eight separate occasions and submitted them as originals for processing. The findings stated that two of the documents were required to be kept by Exchange Act Rule 17a-3 and by falsifying the signatures, Johnson caused his firm to mismark their books and records. Although Johnson is no longer associated with any FINRA member, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 4511 requires each member to make and preserve books and records in conformity with Section 17(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 17a-3 promulgated thereunder. Inherent in this requirement is the requirement that the books and records the firm makes are accurate. When an associated person falsifies a firm’s books and records, he or she violates FINRA Rule 4511. A violation of FINRA Rule 4511 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010. Do You Need a Texas FINRA Securities Arbitration Attorney? Are you a Houston, Texas investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts?  Did your Texas stockbroker or investment advisor forge your signature or alter information on account opening documents about your investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial condition to make unsuitable recommendations or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly rated, and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration securities forgery law attorney—an attorney who knows FINRA rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA arbitration forgery cases and other complex legal issues.  Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Account Forgery Lawyers Serving Houston, Texas Residents In FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A.  we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Texas, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes serving Texas citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

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Dec 24, 2020

Saint Louis, Missouri FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Did Cynthia Kay Parrott Cooney Cause You Investment Losses? You may have read that Cynthia Kay Parrott Cooney of Saint Louis, Missouri was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because she failed to comply with FINRA Rule 8210. In May 1990, Cynthia Kay Parrott Cooney joined Wells Fargo Advisors as an unregistered Client Associate. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Cooney to appear for an on-the-record testimony during an ongoing investigation. The findings stated that Cooney responded to FINRA in an email stating that she allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to cooperate with the investigation. Although Cooney is no longer associated with a FINRA member, she remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states, in relevant part, that FINRA may require any “person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to testify at a location specified by FINRA staff with respect to any matter involved in the investigation.” A violation of FINRA Rule 8210 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons, in the conduct of their business, to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Do You Need a Missouri FINRA Defense Lawyer? Unfortunately, Cynthia Kay Parrott might have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. It is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve the dispute with the least amount of sanctions which could range from censures to fines, suspensions, permanent bars, and/or referrals to federal or state prosecutors. You will need an experienced FINRA defense lawyer who not only has knowledge of FINRA rules and procedures, the securities laws and the appropriate sanction for the alleged misconduct but also has an excellent reputation and credibility with the FINRA attorneys to negotiate the best outcome. Free Initial Consultation With FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney Serving Financial Advisors Throughout Saint Louis, Missouri And Nationwide The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in FINRA securities law matters and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case.  Attorney Pearce’s FINRA defense skills are highly regarded throughout Missouri and across the nation.  For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of FINRA disputes serving Missouri citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail. 

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Dec 24, 2020

Staten Island, New York FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Did Alec C. Franks Cause You Investment Losses? You may have read that Alec C. Franks of Staten Island, New York was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he failed to comply with FINRA Rule 8210 and 2010. From August 2014 through April 2019, Alec C. Franks was registered under multiple capacities with First Standard Financial Company, LLC. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Franks during an investigation regarding his alleged involvement in outside business activities and excessive trading. The findings stated that Franks had initially cooperated with FINRA but later stated in an email that he allegedly acknowledged the request and refused to provide the documents. Although Alec C. Franks is no longer associated with any FINRA member, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a) states that, for purposes of an investigation, FINRA may require any person subject to its jurisdiction to provide information and to permit FINRA staff to inspect and copy books and records that are in the person’s possession, custody, or control. FINRA Rule 8210(c) provides that “no person shall fail to provide information or to permit an inspection and copying of books, records, or accounts pursuant to this Rule.” A violation of FINRA Rule 8210 also is a violation of FINRA Rule 2010. Do you need a New York FINRA Defense Lawyer? Unfortunately, Alec C. Franks might have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. It is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve the dispute with the least amount of sanctions which could range from censures to fines, suspensions, permanent bars, and/or referrals to federal or state prosecutors. You will need an experienced FINRA defense lawyer who not only has knowledge of FINRA rules and procedures, the securities laws and the appropriate sanction for the alleged misconduct but also has an excellent reputation and credibility with the FINRA attorneys to negotiate the best outcome. Free Initial Consultation With FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney Serving Financial Advisors Throughout Staten Island, New York And Nationwide The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in FINRA securities law matters and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case.  Attorney Pearce’s FINRA defense skills are highly regarded throughout New York and across the nation.  For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of FINRA disputes serving New York citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

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Dec 24, 2020

Sunny Isles Beach Florida CFTC Commodities Law Defense Lawyer

William Hionas of Sunny Isles Beach Florida was charged by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for committing fraudulent off-exchange transactions in precious metals. Mr. Hionas was owner of companies Pan American Metals of Miami LLC and Pan American Metals of Miami Beach Inc. He solicited more than $4.7 million from customers in the U.S. and Canada. According to the release, Mr. Hionas’ companies claimed to sell and transfer ownership of precious metals to customers. Upon investigation, it was found that the Pan American Companies did not store precious metals on the behalf of costumers and, instead, Mr. Hionas used client funds for personal expenses. Mr. Hionas and his companies were ordered by the CFTC to pay restitution in the amount of $3.2 million and pay a civil monetary penalty of $1.5 million. Do You Need a CFTC Defense Attorney? The CFTC has filed many administrative proceedings actions against Sunny Isles Beach Florida -based Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), Introducing Brokers (IBs), Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs), and Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) or filed Federal court actions against those industry members and others not registered with the agency for allegedly engaged in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) through alleged market manipulation schemes or fraudulent cash and/or leveraged coin and/or bullion transactions. CFTC Defense Trial Lawyer Serving All of Sunny Isles Beach Florida Attorney Pearce’strial lawyer defense skills are highly regarded throughout Sunny Isles Beach Florida and across the nation.  He began his career with Florida and expanded his nationwide SEC securities law defense practice to include commodities law and the defense of CFTC investigations and enforcement proceedings. Free Initial Consultation With Securities, Commodities and Investment Dispute Lawyers Serving Sunny Isles Beach Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in commodities law matters and investment disputes, and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case.  Mr. Pearce provides a complete case review, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and fully explains all of your legal options.  For dedicated representation by a law firm with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of commodities law disputes serving Sunny Isles Beach Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail. 

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Dec 23, 2020

St. Louis, Missouri Failure to Supervise Stockbroker Attorney

Did Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Cause You Investment Losses? Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. (Stifel) of St. Louis Missouri submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Regulatory Authority in which they were censured and fined $40,000. The sanctions were based on findings that they allegedly lacked a supervisory system in violation of Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Rule G-27. In January 1936, Stifel became a FINRA member firm and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Stifel currently has 4,950 registered representatives and 430 branch offices throughout Missouri and offers many aspects of the brokerage business. According to the FINRA findings, Stifel prohibited pre-arranged transactions but did not have a supervisory system or written supervisory procedures (WSP’s) in place to detect or prevent them. The findings stated that Stifel did not have exception reports, trade alerts, or any other supervisory mechanisms and solely relied on its supervisors to identify the transactions on their own. In addition, FINRA’s findings stated that a representative effected 56 pairs of pre-arranged transactions in several customers’ accounts which were not flagged for review. MSRB Rule G-27 (Rule G-27), entitled “Supervision,” sets forth the requirements of a municipal securities dealer to supervise its conduct regarding municipal securities activities to ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations, and applicable MSRB Rules. Rule G-27(a) requires municipal securities dealers to supervise the conduct of the municipal securities activities of both the dealer and its associated persons. Rule G-27(b) requires municipal dealers to establish and maintain a supervisory system to supervise the municipal securities activities of all registered persons and associated persons. Rule G-27(c) requires municipal dealers to adopt, maintain, and enforce WSPs that are reasonably designed to ensure that the conduct of the municipal securities activities of the firm and its associated persons comply with applicable securities laws, regulations, and MSRB Rules. Do You Need a Missouri FINRA Securities Arbitration Attorney? Are you a St. Louis, Missouri investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts?  Did your Missouri stock brokerage or investment advisory firm where you do business fail to supervise the stockbroker who recommended bad investments and otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to hire an experienced, highly-rated, and nationally recognized FINRA securities arbitration attorney—a lawyer who knows how to handle these failure to supervise cases as well as other complex legal issues.  Free Initial Consultation With Attorneys Experienced In Failure to Supervise Stockbroker Disputes Serving St. Louis, Missouri Residents In FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A.  we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Missouri, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes serving Missouri citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail. 

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Dec 23, 2020

Las Cruces, New Mexico Attorney Who Sues Stockbrokers For Selling Away (Selling Unauthorized Investments)

Did Robert Barnard Cause You Investment Losses? Robert Barnard of Las Cruces, New Mexico was permanently barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities. The sanction was based on findings that he allegedly refused to appear for an on-the-record testimony regarding allegations of selling outside investments and borrowing money from a customer. By refusing to appear for the testimony, Robert Barnard violated FINRA Rule 8210. In March 2008, Robert Barnard joined Principal Securities, Inc. and registered as a General Securities Representative. According to the FINRA findings, the firm filed a Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration (Form U5) indicating the Barnard had been discharged due to evidence of misconduct with clients. Soon after, FINRA began an investigation into the allegations and sent a request to Barnard to appear for an on-the-record testimony. The FINRA findings stated that Barnard had sent an email stating he acknowledged the request and would not appear for the testimony. Although Barnard is no longer associated with any member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states in relevant part that FINRA “requires a person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information orally, in writing, or electronically and to testify at a location specified by FINRA staff, under oath or affirmation administered by a court reporter with respect to any matter involved in the investigation, complaint, examination, or proceeding.” A failure to comply with a request for information pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 is a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Do You Need a New Mexico FINRA Securities Arbitration Attorney? Did your Las Cruces, New Mexico stockbroker or investment advisor recommend an investment that turned out to be an investment that was never reviewed or approved by their stockbrokerage firm employer? The stockbrokers who stoop to that level are usually insolvent or uncollectible. And so, the investor’s only recourse is against the brokerage firm employer. But stockbrokerage firms always claim ignorance of the stockbroker’s activities and deny liability for the sale of unauthorized investments which they call Selling Away as if that was an absolute defense. Not so! You will definitely need an experienced attorney who knows the securities laws and how to hold the stockbrokerage firm responsible for their employees Selling Away under legal principles of actual authority, apparent authority, estoppel and failure to supervise. If your attorney knows where to look he/she can often find Red Flags of the alleged unauthorized sales that the firm did not look for, missed, or saw and just ignored. Free Initial Consultation With  Experienced Selling Away Attorneys Representing Las Cruces, New Mexico Residents in FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A.  we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout New Mexico, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes serving New Mexico citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail. 

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Dec 23, 2020

Frisco, Texas FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Did Peter Vincent Ianace Cause You Investment Losses? You may have read that Peter Vincent Ianace of Frisco, Texas was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he failed to comply with FINRA Rule 8210 and 2010. Peter Vincent Ianace joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. in October 2011 and was registered as a general securities representative. On June 8, 2020, the firm filed a Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration (Form U5) indicating Ianace voluntary resignation. According to the findings, FINRA began an investigation and sent a request for documents and information regarding Ianace alleged failure to disclose outside business activities to his firm. The findings stated that Ianace initially cooperated but ceased in doing so during a phone call with FINRA, stating that he acknowledged and refused to provide the requested documentation. Although he is no longer registered with a FINRA member firm, Peter Vincent Ianace remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a) states, in relevant part, that FINRA has the right to “require a … person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information in writing or electronically with respect to any matter involved in [a FINRA] investigation, complaint, examination, or proceeding.” FINRA Rule 8210(c) provides that “no member or person shall fail to provide information pursuant to this Rule.” A violation of FINRA Rule 8210 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons, in the conduct of their business, to observe “high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Do You Need a Texas FINRA Defense Attorney? Unfortunately, Peter Vincent Ianace might have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. It is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve the dispute with the least amount of sanctions which could range from censures to fines, suspensions, permanent bars, and/or referrals to federal or state prosecutors. You will need an experienced FINRA defense lawyer who not only has knowledge of FINRA rules and procedures, the securities laws and the appropriate sanction for the alleged misconduct but also has an excellent reputation and credibility with the FINRA attorneys to negotiate the best outcome. Free Initial Consultation With FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney Serving Financial Advisors Throughout Frisco, Texas And Nationwide The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in FINRA securities law matters and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case.  Attorney Pearce’s FINRA defense skills are highly regarded throughout Texas and across the nation.  For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of FINRA disputes serving Texas citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

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Dec 23, 2020

Winter Park Florida SEC Securities Defense Law Attorney

Cameron Linton of Winter Park Florida was charged by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for taking part in an investment scheme that bought and sold billions of unregistered penny stock shares. Mr. Linton was a former Florida attorney who worked for Christel Scucci and her mother Karen Beach. The scheme involved Protégé Enterprise and Capital Edge that Mrs. Scucci and Mrs. Beach owned respectively. Over the course of a year, the group sold approximately 3.3 billion penny stock shares and made about $1.5 million. In the court’s final judgment, Mr. Linton was permanently barred from participating in any future offerings of penny stock, ordered to pay $13,750 plus $6,250 for disgorgement and ordered to pay a civil penalty of $7,500. Mr. Linton also agreed to a suspension from him appearing or practicing before the commission as an attorney. Do You Need an SEC Defense Attorney? The SEC has initiated many investigations and filed many SEC administrative disciplinary proceedings and Federal court actions against corporations and their officers, directors and shareholders stockbrokers, investment advisors and others it believed to have violated the Federal securities laws.  Experienced SEC Securities Law Defense Lawyer Handling Winter Park Florida Investigations and Enforcement Actions You will need a top rated SEC Securities Law Defense attorney as soon as you receive a telephone call, letter requesting voluntary cooperation or subpoena for testimony or documents in a SEC investigation because this agency acts quickly and aggressively when you appear on its radar. The next thing you know you are a defendant in an SEC administrative proceeding or a Federal court action where you have been enjoined and had all of your bank and securities accounts frozen without notice. You may only have days to persuade a Federal Court Judge why the injunction should be lifted and given back access to your bank and brokerage accounts. These investigations and enforcement actions involve complex securities laws and legal issues which only highly trained and experienced SEC securities law defense trial attorneys can handle. Attorney Pearce’sknowledge of the Federal securities laws andSEC trial lawyer defense skills are highly regarded throughout [State] and across the nation.  He began his career with the SEC at the New York Regional Office in 1980. Thereafter he moved to Florida and has expanded his SEC securities law defense practice nationwide over his 40 year career. In fact, Federal District Court Judge Janet C. Hall has opined in a public court decision about his knowledge and skills: In short, Attorney Pearce has knowledge and skill gained over [40] years of specialized training on the minutiae of broker-dealer practices and procedures and SEC enforcement proceedings which could not be obtained by a competent practicing attorney through routine research or legal experience. Attorney Pearce is one of the few attorneys who has not only single handedly beat the SEC’s team of lawyers, but recovered his clients’ attorney fees and litigation costs incurred in the defense of the government’s flawed investigation and enforcement action.   SEC v. Stephen J. Wilson, Defendant, Civil Action No. 04-cv-1331(JCH), 2009 WL 2381954 (D. Conn.). Free Initial Consultation With An Experienced SEC Securities Law Defense Lawyer Serving Winter Park Florida Residents The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in securities law matters and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case.  Mr. Pearce provides a complete case review, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and fully explains all of your legal options. For dedicated representation by a law firm with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities law and investment disputes serving Winter Park Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

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