Jeffrey B. Kaplan is an AV-rated lawyer who focuses his law practice on securities arbitration and litigation, representing investors in stockbroker misconduct and investment fraud cases, and plaintiff-side class action litigation. He also represents securities industry professionals in U-4, U-5, and promissory note disputes. Mr. Kaplan routinely has been named a "Top Lawyer" by the South Florida Legal Guide. In 2012, FINRA nominated Mr. Kaplan to serve on the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee, which is an advisory committee that makes recommendations and drafts rules, regulations, and procedures governing FINRA arbitration. He has extensive experience handling FINRA and NYSE securities arbitration matters and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors. His cases on behalf of investors have involved numerous types of securities, including, hedge funds, stocks, bonds, options, Regulation D private placements, annuities, strucuted investment products, commodities, and collateralized mortgage obligations. Mr. Kaplan has authored a number of articles on stockbroker misconduct and related securities matters, and he is a recognized authority on the subject. He often serves as a guest lecturer on securities fraud and stockbroker misconduct, and has been invited to speak to investor groups, accountants, and other professionals throughout the country concerning investor protection.Specialties: Securities arbitration, securities litigation, and class actions