Securities Arbitration

"To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate," That is the Question.

Many clients have asked the question over the years as to whether or not they should arbitrate their securities law related disputes. The Supreme Court of the United States engaged this question in Shearson v. MacMahon, 482 U.S. 220 (1987), and held that it was the intent of Congress when it enacted the Federal Arbitration Act that it was to be the preferred method of resolving disputes.

Arbitration is generally a less expensive and more expedient option than traditional courtroom proceedings. And, you should know, that FINRA rules and regulations as well as the FINRA Code of Arbitration Procedure mandates brokers to arbitrate disputes if their customers request it. Conversely, the customer can not generally be forced to arbitrate unless the individual has entered into a specific contractual agreement which specifies that arbitration be used in dispute resolution.

The Unwritten, Subtle Rules and Informal Principles that Attend Arbitration

Arbitration, like many formal proceedings, is governed by official rules and regulations. However, there are many unwritten and subtle rules and informal principles that attend arbitration proceedings, and can only be learned through experience. An attorney who is unfamiliar with these underlying principles is subject to running afoul of these rules, much to his or her client's detriment. Because Christopher Bebel is a securities arbitration lawyer who limits his practice to securities law, he is thoroughly conversant with both the formal and informal rules attending arbitration proceedings.

Are You in Need of a Securities Arbitration Lawyer?

If you are involved in a securities law related dispute with your brokerage firm or one of its representatives and wish to arbitrate your claim, the Houston, Texas law firm of Christopher Bebel, Esq. P.C. can provide you with the assistance you need. Unlike other firms for whom securities law is a small part of their practice, the law firm of Christopher Bebel, Esq. P.C. exclusively practices in the securities field while litigating and arbitrating securities matters. Mr. Bebel is a renowned expert in the field of securities law and has been immersed in this area since 1986.

If you are in need of an experienced securities law attorney, contact the firm for a free initial consultation and for further information, and for answers to your securities arbitration questions.

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