Securities arbitration is a dispute resolution process, which is an alternative to the traditional lawsuit in court. Rather than have a matter decided by a judge and jury, participants to an arbitration proceeding have their dispute resolved by impartial people who are knowledgeable in the areas in controversy. Those persons are called arbitrators.

Securities arbitration is a complex process which is why a securities fraud lawyer is a smart solution. A securities lawyer can navigate the mountains of paperwork and present your case on your behalf. Our NASD attorneys can help you now!

It wasn’t until 1987 that securities arbitration became the most widely used means of resolving disputes in the securities industry. Arbitration of broker-dealer disputes has long been used as an alternative to the courts because it is a prompt and inexpensive means of resolving complicated issues. There are specific laws which govern the conduct of an arbitration proceeding from both the federal government and the various states. One of the most important legal aspects of arbitration is that arbitration awards are final and binding, subject to review by a court only on a very limited basis. NASD attorneys can help you now!

NYSE Group Inc. and the NASD agreed to form a single regulator for the securities industry, ending a turf war in order to cut compliance costs for Wall Street firms and better police complex financial markets. The new organization will oversee all 5,100 securities brokers and dealers doing business with the U.S. public The venture, to be named later, is expected to begin operating in the second quarter of 2007. This merger is considered beneficial for Wall Street but not necessarily for the investor which is a good reason why retaining a securities fraud lawyer is recommended. 

Were your securities mishandled by your broker? Contact NASD attorneys now for your free consultation and to represent you in securities fraud arbitration.