When Experience, Expertise Matters
Hanley Law is a nationally recognized securities and commodities arbitration law firm which represents investors nationwide. At Hanley Law we represent investors in claims against their brokers, broker dealers, investment advisors, financial advisors and insurance companies. Our firm represents investors who have lost their savings and retirement funds when their brokerage accounts were mishandled. Our team is experienced in providing focused and aggressive representation for investors who have been the victims of financial fraud, negligence and unsuitable investments. Our firm has experience in prosecuting claims against the major Wall Street brokerage firms, including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, UBS, and Raymond James, as well as many mid-sized broker dealers.
We have recovered millions of dollars for individual investors. Our firm has experience handling group arbitration claims and class action litigation involving securities related matters. We have successfully recovered punitive damages and attorneys’ fees for our clients. We are committed to representing aggrieved investors who have lost money because of the negligent or willful acts of the clients once trusted financial advisor, broker and brokerage firm.
At Hanley Law we believe that when brokers and their firms negligently or intentionally harm their clients, the victimized clients have a right to seek a financial recovery. Our team has successfully prosecuted claims on behalf of our clients in State and Federal Courts of various jurisdictions, as well as through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA f/k/a NASD), and the National Futures Association (NFA).
Our firm combines a high level of sophistication and skills with unparalleled values and detailed client services. We will travel to meet with you and will take the time to answer all of your questions and address your legal concerns. Our firm provides the personalized attention your case deserves even in the most complex matters. At Hanley Law we typically handle securities cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay attorneys’ fees only if we successfully recover money on your behalf. We pride ourselves on our individualized client services, a high level of attorney accessibility, passion, integrity and exceptional results. You will have direct access to the attorney handling your case 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The process of prosecuting a securities claim is complex, and our experienced legal team will ensure your interests are protected every step of the way. We are committed to our clients and we are passionate about obtaining the results you deserve.
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2. Document Review
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3. No Upfront Attorneys' Fees
We typically work on a contingency or success fee basis when filing arbitration claims.
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Practice Areas
Securities Arbitration
In the United States securities industry, arbitration has long been the preferred method of resolving disputes between brokerage firms, and between firms and their customers.
View Practice DetailSecurities Litigation
Arbitration is similar to a court proceeding in that both involve filing a complaint (or statement of claim) and introducing evidence through the examination of witnesses or documents.
View Practice DetailFINRA Arbitration
FINRA operates the largest dispute resolution forum in the securities industry to assist in the resolution of monetary and business disputes between and among investors, brokerage firms and individual brokers.
View Practice DetailCommodities Arbitration & Litigation
Resolving disputes that occur as a result of commodities transactions can be challenging given the complexity of the issues, trade volume, parties involved and amount of money at issue.
View Practice DetailSecurities Class Actions
A securities class action suit is brought by investors who suffered losses as a result of fraudulent Wall Street brokerage firms and the wrongful actions of their stockbrokers.
View Practice DetailStockbroker Fraud
“Stockbroker fraud” includes theft, lying and deceit, but it also includes other types of wrongdoing, such as churning, unauthorized transactions, unsuitable investments
View Practice DetailPrivate Placements & Alternative Investments
With the rise of alternative investments, such as structured products, oil & gas investments, ETFs and real estate investment trusts (REITS) regulators have issued many investor alerts
View Practice DetailAnnuities & Insurance Fraud
Hanley Law is experienced in helping investors who have been victims of negligent misrepresentations and fraud related to the solicitation or sale of variable annuities, index annuities, fixed annuities, variable life insurance
View Practice DetailSecurities Mediation
Mediation is a less formal voluntary process in which a person trained in dispute resolution techniques (the mediator), assists the parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
View Practice DetailBroker Representation
Hanley Law represents brokers in defamation claims, wrongful termination and breach of contract claims, employment discrimination and harassment claims.
View Practice DetailFree Case Evaluation
We offer nationwide representation and we would appreciate the opportunity to put our experience, knowledge, and skills to work for you. If you have any questions, or if you would like to speak with someone from our securities litigation team regarding your securities or commodities matter, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
My wife and I regard Ms. Hanley as an ideal lawyer. In all of our dealings with her she has been completely open and patient with us and has always demonstrated that she was intimately familiar with the details of our case, and she proved adept in her grasp of legal details.. We cannot imagine how our case could have been handled better, and we are completely satisfied with its outcome. We unreservedly recommend her very highly.
Sara just completed handling the second of two cases for me dealing with investment fraud. From the very beginning, she was extremely professional, helpful and thorough in handling my cases. I am very pleased with my experience in working with her, and highly recommend her services to anyone considering using her.
Ms. Hanley is very knowledgeable, efficient and friendly to work with. She handled my case very professionally to a successful conclusion in my favor when another attorney would not even consider my case. I would recommend Ms. Hanley to any client seeking an attorney who will be dedicated to winning their case.
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My wife and I regard Ms. Hanley as an ideal lawyer. In all of our dealings with her she has been completely open and patient with us and has always demonstrated that she was intimately familiar with the details of our case, and she proved adept in her grasp of legal details.. We cannot imagine how our case could have been handled better, and we are completely satisfied with its outcome. We unreservedly recommend her very highly.
Sara just completed handling the second of two cases for me dealing with investment fraud. From the very beginning, she was extremely professional, helpful and thorough in handling my cases. I am very pleased with my experience in working with her, and highly recommend her services to anyone considering using her.
Ms. Hanley is very knowledgeable, efficient and friendly to work with. She handled my case very professionally to a successful conclusion in my favor when another attorney would not even consider my case. I would recommend Mrs. Hanley to any client seeking an attorney who will be dedicated to winning their case.