Securities arbitration

FINRA arbitration attorney
Fort Lauderdale

Mathews Giberson LLP represents both investors and financial professionals in FINRA arbitration. Former SEC Senior Counsel Walter Mathews brings an inside understanding of securities law that benefits clients on both sides of the table.

Call (954) 463-1929

For investors

Recovering investor losses

We represent investors who have suffered losses due to:

  • Unauthorized trading
  • Churning and excessive trading
  • Unsuitable investment recommendations
  • Misrepresentation and material omissions
  • Elder financial fraud
  • Ponzi scheme losses
  • Puerto Rico bond fund losses
  • Failure to supervise
  • Variable annuity abuse
  • Private placement fraud
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For financial professionals

Defending brokers & firms

We defend financial professionals against:

  • Customer FINRA arbitration claims
  • FINRA enforcement actions
  • U4 and U5 disclosure disputes
  • Regulatory investigations
  • Selling away allegations
  • Supervision failures
  • Expungement proceedings
  • Employment disputes
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Common questions

Does Mathews Giberson represent both investors and brokers in FINRA arbitration?

Yes. Unlike firms that represent only one side, Mathews Giberson has experience representing both claimants and respondents in FINRA arbitration. This gives us a complete understanding of the strategies used on both sides — which makes us more effective for every client.

What types of investor claims do you handle?

We represent investors in claims involving unauthorized trading, churning, unsuitable investments, misrepresentation, elder financial fraud, Ponzi schemes, failure to supervise, and all other forms of broker misconduct and securities fraud.

What types of broker and firm defense work do you handle?

We represent broker-dealers, registered representatives, and investment advisers in customer claims, FINRA enforcement actions, U4/U5 disputes, and regulatory investigations.

How long does FINRA arbitration take?

Most FINRA arbitrations resolve in 12 to 18 months from filing to award. Cases can resolve faster through settlement. Complex multi-party cases may take longer.

What is the Puerto Rico bond fund crisis?

Thousands of Puerto Rico investors suffered devastating losses when UBS and other firms heavily concentrated client portfolios in Puerto Rico municipal bond funds that collapsed. Mathews Giberson has handled claims arising from this crisis.

Ready to discuss your matter?

Call Walter Mathews directly.

(954) 463-1929