When investors lose substantial savings because of broker misconduct or investment fraud, they often face more than financial setbacks. They […]
When investors lose substantial savings because of broker misconduct or investment fraud, they often face more than financial setbacks. They are left questioning whether their losses were simply the result of market conditions or the consequence of misconduct that should never have occurred. In these situations, securing legal representation with extensive experience in securities disputes can make a meaningful difference, particularly when claims proceed to FINRA arbitration.
Attorney Jeffrey Erez, founder of Erez Law in Miami, has developed a national reputation in this area. For decades, he has focused exclusively on representing investors in securities arbitration and litigation. While many attorneys divide their practice among multiple areas of law, Erez has dedicated his career to helping individuals recover losses caused by brokerage firms, financial advisors, and investment professionals who failed to meet their legal obligations.
This focused approach has resulted in a substantial track record. Over the course of his career, Erez has handled thousands of FINRA arbitration matters and securities cases, recovering more than $400 million for investors through awards and confidential settlements.
A Career Focused on Investor Protection
Securities law is a highly specialized field. Most disputes between investors and brokerage firms are resolved through FINRA arbitration rather than traditional court proceedings. These cases require an experienced attorney who understands both complex investment products and the intricacies of the arbitration process.
Erez has spent nearly his entire legal career handling these types of matters. His practice centers on representing investors nationwide who believe they suffered losses due to unsuitable investment recommendations, broker misconduct, negligence, unauthorized trading, selling away, structured products, and other forms of securities-related misconduct.
Rather than dividing his attention across multiple practice areas, he has concentrated on building extensive trial experience in investor claims within his law firm.
Extensive Trial Experience
Although many securities disputes settle before reaching a final hearing, trial experience often plays a critical role in achieving favorable outcomes.
Erez has taken more than 50 FINRA arbitration cases through final hearing or award. This level of experience is relatively uncommon in securities litigation and reflects a commitment to fully preparing complex cases rather than relying solely on negotiated settlements.
His work is characterized by thorough preparation, detailed financial analysis, and a strong emphasis on presenting compelling evidence before arbitration panels.
Significant Results for Investors
Throughout his career, Erez has achieved numerous notable recoveries.
In 2024, he secured a $14.2 million FINRA arbitration award against Stifel involving structured notes and a managed account. The award included $9 million in punitive damages and a finding that the brokerage firm violated the Florida Securities Act. Public records indicate that Stifel made no settlement offer prior to the arbitration hearing. The recovery exceeded six times the clients’ actual investment losses.
This result followed years of litigation involving similar claims against the same brokerage firm. Across multiple related cases, Erez has recovered more than $190 million through awards and settlements. As of 2025, he has also obtained punitive damages in six separate cases.
In 2022, he achieved another significant victory with a $3.8 million award against UBS involving the firm’s YES proprietary options overlay strategy. The arbitration panel awarded damages based on how the investment strategy had been presented to investors, along with nearly $1 million in attorney’s fees. At the time, relatively few investors pursuing similar claims had obtained successful trial outcomes.
His record of success extends further.
In 2018, Erez recovered $4.2 million against UBS involving Puerto Rico closed-end funds and bonds. Earlier, in 2015, he secured an additional $2.5 million award involving similar investments. Over nearly a decade of handling Puerto Rico bond litigation, he recovered more than $100 million for investors.
Additional notable results include a $4.5 million award against Morgan Stanley in a complex international securities dispute, a $3.1 million award against Citigroup involving an unapproved real estate investment, and an $831,000 recovery against RBC Capital related to Lehman Brothers preferred stock that included punitive damages.
Earlier in his career, he also obtained multiple seven-figure verdicts involving investment fraud claims against Morgan Keegan.
Beyond Public Awards
While published arbitration awards often receive attention, they represent only part of the overall results.
Erez has also resolved thousands of investor claims through confidential settlements. Because settlement agreements are typically private, many of these recoveries are not publicly disclosed. Combined with arbitration awards, these outcomes contribute to more than $400 million recovered for clients.
This combination of trial success and negotiated resolutions reflects experience across every stage of securities litigation.
Education and Professional Credentials
Erez earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University in 1993, graduating cum laude. He later received his Juris Doctor, also cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law in 1996.
He is admitted to practice law in Florida, as well as in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
In addition to his legal practice, he is frequently quoted in news coverage related to securities law and investment fraud. He is fluent in English, French, and Hebrew, enabling him to assist clients from diverse backgrounds.
His professional recognitions include Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Super Lawyers.
Why Experience Matters in FINRA Arbitration
Investment fraud cases often involve complex financial records, expert testimony, sophisticated investment products, and detailed regulatory frameworks. Successfully presenting these claims requires more than general litigation experience.
Attorneys who regularly handle FINRA arbitration understand brokerage industry practices, arbitration procedures, and the regulations governing registered representatives and brokerage firms. This experience becomes particularly valuable when pursuing claims against large financial institutions with significant legal resources.
For investors seeking accountability after substantial financial losses, selecting counsel with a long history of securities arbitration experience can provide greater confidence throughout the legal process.
Final Thoughts
Recovering from investment fraud is rarely straightforward. The financial impact can be significant, and navigating FINRA arbitration requires specialized knowledge beyond traditional civil litigation.
Jeffrey Erez has built a career representing investors in these complex cases. With decades of experience, more than 50 completed FINRA arbitration hearings, over $400 million recovered for clients, and a record of handling thousands of securities disputes nationwide, he has established himself as an attorney frequently sought by investors facing complex brokerage and investment fraud claims.
