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Broker Misconduct

New York Lawyer Representing Victims of Broker Misconduct

You place your trust and your investment money into the hands of a broker. You do not expect that the broker is going to use his or her privileged position as a license to steal from you.

For many of securities fraud attorney Timothy J. Dennin's private investor clients, this is exactly what happens — whether they are seasoned investors with significant investments or on a fixed income with plans for a decent retirement.

Long Island Office: 866-664-8035 Manhattan Office: 866-780-0305 Free Initial Consultation E-Mail Us

Suffered Serious, Unlawful Losses From Broker-Dealer Misconduct?

Lawyer Timothy J. Dennin focuses only on helping private investors seek to recoup their losses and bring bad brokers to justice. He started in securities law and litigation at the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC in 1987. In 1991, he opened his private practice, now with offices in Northport, Suffolk County, and on Madison Avenue in New York City. His work has attracted national attention and national news — as have his results.

Issues that the law office of Timothy J. Dennin, P.C. addresses for clients, include:

  • Stockbroker churning and other improper sales practices
  • Unsuitable investments
  • Fraud, including commodity fraud, elder investment fraud, stock broker fraud
  • Unauthorized trading
  • Variable annuity sales abuse
  • Failure to follow instructions
  • Broker misconduct, including negligence and contract violations
  • Omitting or misrepresenting facts
  • Other state and federal securities law violations

Our attorney, Timothy J. Dennin, has won awards and achieved settlements in the seven figure range for private investor clients who suffered financial losses due to unlawful activity from their broker or advisor.

Simple or Complex Financial Investment Matters — Diligent Representation

Whether a simple set of facts leads to the solution of your problem or a complex investment scheme lead to your financial problems, our law firm is here to help.

Whether you have signed an agreement to arbitrate your dispute or you wish to pursue securities litigation in court, our law firm can help you pursue justice. We keep our clients apprised of every step involved in the case and will do our best to obtain the maximum fair settlement allowable.

Answers and Action — Free Initial Consultation

Call us at 866-780-0305 in Manhattan or 866-664-8035 in Northport to get your questions answered and learn more about the merits of your case. Contact us online.

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Recent Reported Case Results

  • Securities Litigation: Jeffrey B. Sciallo et al. v. Tyco International Ltd. et al. | Settlement Amount: Subject to a Confidentiality Agreement
  • Financial Advisor Misconduct: Lyons v. Merrill Lynch and Phua Young | NASD Arbitration: Amount Requested: $625,000; Amount Awarded: $621,562, including $240,000 in punitive damages against Merrill Lynch and Phua Young (Merrill Lynch securities analyst) and $125,000 in interest plus expert witness fees.
  • Broker Misconduct: David and Jonathan Libman v. David Garfinkel, First Montauk Securities Corp. et.al. |NASD Arbitration: Amount Requested: $300,000; Amount Awarded: $284,000 plus interest.
  • On-Line Trading Securities Arbitration: Naomi Sayegh v. J. Peter Ricketts, Ameritrade, Inc., Ameritrade Holding, Corp., and Accutrade, Inc. | NASD Arbitration: Amount Requested: $156,000; Amount Awarded $44,600 plus interest
  • Annuities Violations: Nationwide Life Insurance Company v. Helen Constans Christopher Rutland and Barbara Grahams | Amount Awarded: $393,541.76 in compensatory damages and $800,000.00 in punitive damages

Timothy J. Dennin, P.C.
Manhattan Office
270 Madison Avenue, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 866-664-8035
Fax: 212-688-6457
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Northport Office
316 Main Street
Northport, NY 11768
Phone: 866-780-0305
Fax: 631-261-0395
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Three Steps to Take

Organize.

Organize your account statements and all documents exchanged with your investment advisor that relate to the investments in question and obtain copies of your new account forms and any amendments thereto reflecting your risk tolerance, investment objectives and investment history.

Prepare.

Prepare a chronology of events detailing what was said when and by whom concerning the investments in question.

Contact.

Contact counsel experienced in securities arbitration and litigation concerning these issues.

Securities Attorney Timothy Dennin

At Timothy J. Dennin, P.C., with offices in Manhattan and in Northport, Long Island, we offer securities-related legal services to domestic investors in New York City, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Kings County, Queens County, Northport, Montauk, Long Island, Suffolk County, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and nationwide; and international-based private investors and institutions.