Eau Claire, Wisconsin FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers
Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Michael F. Shillin of Eau Claire, Wisconsin 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. In May 2018, Michael F. Shillin joined A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners and became registered as a general securities representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he was terminated due to alleged misconduct. According to the findings, FINRA began an investigation and sent a request to Shillin for information and documents or to appear for an on-the-record testimony regarding his alleged misstatements and for providing falsified/altered documents. The findings state that Shillin allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide the requested documents and information or appear for on-the-record testimony. Although Michael F. Shillin is no longer associated with any FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Rule 8210 requires persons subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information to FINRA upon request. Rule 8210(a)(1) authorizes FINRA, in the course of an investigation, to require persons subject to its 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 or a notary public if requested, with respect to any matter involved in the investigation.” Rule 8210(a)(2) authorizes FINRA to “inspect and copy the books, records, and accounts” of persons subject to its jurisdiction “with respect to any matter involved in the investigation that is in such person’s possession, custody, or control.” Rule 8210(c) provides that “[n]o member or person shall fail to provide information or testimony or to permit an inspection and copying of books, records, or accounts pursuant to this Rule.” Unfortunately, Michael F. Shillin 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 Eau Claire, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 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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