Palm Bay Florida CFTC Commodities Law Defense Attorney
Donovan Davis Jr. of Palm Bay Florida is currently under investigation by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for operating a fraudulent commodity pool. Mr. Davis and the defendants are alleged to have told investors that their funds would be pooled with other investor funds but he instead split the monies to trade in forex futures and options. The defendants also allegedly deposited millions in Capital Blu Management, LLC accounts that the defendants used for personal expenses like luxury cars and private jet charters. In the fraudulent commodity scheme, the defendants allegedly solicited approximately $17 million ($7 million of which was lost in trade) from 100 investors. While the case is currently under investigation, Donovan Davis is facing five counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering. Do You Need a CFTC Defense Lawyer? The CFTC has filed many administrative proceedings actions against 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 Palm Bay Florida Attorney Pearce’strial lawyer defense skills are highly regarded throughout Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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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