Areas of Expertise
Practice Areas
Specialized mediation services across multiple areas of law with five decades of legal expertise
Securities & Financial Services
Unmatched Expertise in Financial Disputes
Few attorneys and even fewer mediators possess the depth of experience Steven Gard brings to securities and financial services disputes. Through service with state securities regulators, the SEC, and twenty years as a founder and partner in a securities litigation law firm, Steve has resolved thousands of industry disputes.
Firm-Customer Disputes
Brokerage and investment advisory disputes
- Churning and excessive trading
- Misrepresentation or omissions
- Unsuitability claims
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Cryptocurrency disputes
- Structured products
- Options and futures
- Variable annuities
- Unauthorized trading
- Mutual funds and ETFs
Firm-Employee Disputes
Workplace conflicts in financial services
- Unpaid commissions or bonuses
- Client raiding allegations
- Theft of customer lists
- Discrimination or harassment
- Defamation claims
- Non-compete violations
✓ FINRA & NYSE Mediator/Arbitrator Experience
Commercial & Business Disputes
Getting Back to Business Faster
Business disputes are inevitable, but lengthy litigation doesn’t have to be. Whether involving dissatisfied customers, contract failures, intellectual property conflicts, or partner disagreements, these disputes drain valuable time and resources.
Early mediation resolution helps businesses get back to business and individuals get on with their lives. Steve’s extensive litigation and mediation experience delivers acceptable resolutions that save time and money, whether disputes are small-scale or “bet the company” litigation.
Contract & Business Disputes
- Contract disputes
- Construction disputes
- Insurance claims and coverage
- Employment disputes
- Unfair competition
- Intellectual property ownership
- Disputes among business owners
Complex Legal Matters
- Shareholder disputes
- Professional negligence
- Class actions and mass tort claims
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Personal injury disputes
- HOA disputes
Regulatory & Enforcement Disputes
Navigating Government Investigations & Actions
If business litigation is distracting and expensive, government enforcement actions are exponentially more challenging.
Government agencies possess unlimited resources and face no time pressures. Investigations and litigation can persist for months or years, depleting business resources and damaging reputations.
Steve’s unique experience representing both state and federal enforcement agencies AND defending businesses under investigation provides invaluable perspective. Mediation proves equally effective for these disputes, helping businesses survive and emerge stronger.
Why Choose Steven Gard?
Five decades of legal expertise across multiple specialties
Professional Experience
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator
- Certified Federal Court Mediator – Middle District of Florida
- FINRA and NYSE Mediator/Arbitrator
- Former SEC and State Securities Regulator
- Securities Litigation Law Firm Founder & Partner
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