Attorney JEFFREY GREENWALD is an active member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, as well as the Florida Bar Association. Mr. Greenwald is available to handle cases against all Stockbrokers, securities firms and money managers in a variety of types of disputes, and would represent in the Palm Beaches, Boca Raton, the Treasure Coast, Miami, Broward, throughout Florida and throughout the United States. Mr. Greenwald is available to handle cases against securities firms or brokers located practically anywhere in world, involving purchases of securities or mismanagement of accounts located anywhere in the world.

Some of the types of stockbroker negligence cases Mr. Greenwald will handle are outlined below. But there are many other types of cases that involve stockbroker negligence and other issues that Mr. Greenwald will handle. Most such disputes are resolved by securities arbitration, which is not exactly the informal process most people think it is. Simply showing up and telling your story before a panel of appointed arbitrators, rarely succeeds. In truth, the process really resembles a very specialized and formal court proceeding that can last for days. Proper preparation and presentation are essential. The securities firm will no doubt retain a very high priced lawyer to oppose you. It should be noted that many cases do settle. But only those cases that are completely prepared for any final hearing, are the ones that do settle. That is why it is important to have an attorney represent you throughout the entire process, from beginning to end.

Attorney JEFFREY GREENWALD may meet with you for a free consultation if you believe you have a case and, of course, complete confidentiality is always maintained. Mr. Greenwald adheres to the principle that "the best client is the most informed client." The following are just a few of the types of violations that a broker may have been involved in that may have caused you losses. Some of these you could claim punitive damages for as well as compensatory damages.

CHURNING: Churning occurs when a broker with control over frequency of trading abuses his customer's confidence for personal gain by initiating transactions that are excessive in view of the character of the account. Our office looks for disproportionate turnover, frequent in-and-out trading and any kind of large brokerage commissions.

UNSUITABILITY: An unsuitable recommendation is one which, in light of the customer's disclosed objectives and background, the broker should know is inappropriate. If the buyer of a particular unsuitable security relied on the broker to his or her detriment because of the broker's conduct in suggesting the unsuitable security, this could be actionable.

UNAUTHORIZED TRADING: Usually when a firm does discretionary trading, it involves a large account. A written document is signed by the customer granting permission for the firm to make trades for the customer without first obtaining the customer's approval. Absent this type of arrangement, a firm is required to obtain the customer's permission on each and every transaction. Often brokers violate this principle.

ONLINE TRADING ISSUES, MARGIN ISSUES, MISREPRESENTATION, OPTIONS ISSUES, etc.: There are many other types of issues that are claimable, too many to detail here. Many of these are actionable for significant punitive as well as compensatory damage awards. Mr. Greenwald will be happy to discuss these claims in detail, and confidentially with you.

DOCTORS: Doctors are most often victims of broker negligence and wrongs that lead to significant losses. The reasons are many. Doctors have above average means to participate in the market. Demanding doctor hours prevent doctors from working on their own due dilligence that people in other professions may do before investing in something. So they often rely on the stockbroker to do it for them. Also, the doctor-patient relationship is one of trust; doctors mistakenly carry their belief in this to the investment world. Moreover, doctors are accustomed to the need to make instantaneous life and death decisions, often without all of the necessary information available. They very often feel it is natural to do this in the investment world.

OVER 65: For obvious reasons, the elderly are most at risk, and are most often victims. The elderly often have significant savings. Even if an elderly person has experience investing is the past, their age and therefore future goals nevertheless make them a prime candidate for unsuitability claims against brokerage firms.

DOES THE CASE GO TO COURT OR ARBITRATION? You probably signed an arbitration agreement when you opened your investment account. If so you are required to arbitrate rather than go to court. If not, then you can probably choose. Usually the better choice is arbitration because there are less delays. Also in court, more strict rules of evidence appy, sometimes making it difficult if not impossible to bring the claim in the way you may need to. The ultimate choice you and your lawyer make on this would depend on the individual case and evidence necessary to present for that case.

CAN I BRING A CLAIM MYSELF? You can, but it is not advisable. Your chances are less that you would succeed, even if you are an attorney yourself. The brokerage houses are eager to defend cases, and they hire high priced lawyers who are determined to succeed. They also will be less inclined to settle for a reasonable amount, thereby actually increasing the chance that you would have to go through full arbitration or a trial. You would likely end up receiving far less than an attorney representing you would be able to obtain for you as your share. That is, you would have a better chance of receiving much more, even taking into consideration the fee share that would be paid to your attorney. You would still be better off being represented. Also your attorney would try to obtain an award of attorney's fees if at all possible, as well as punitive damages, thereby increasing the overall net to you. Feel free to contact attorney JEFFREY GREENWALD about all of these issues and your possible case. The consultation is free. Call toll free 1-800-652-LAWS.