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WCM, LLC v. Cooper ⇒ $1.56 million (plus attorneys fees and expenses) The Law Offices of Cary S. Lapidus obtained an award of $1.56 million on behalf of a registered investment advisory firm and two of its partners who retained Lapidus to recover money allegedly misappropriated by one of their partners. In addition to the $1.56 million monetary award, Lapidus' clients were awarded their attorneys' fees and expenses. The arbitrator also found that the firm's expulsion of the partner was "For Cause". |
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“Cary Lapidus is probably the most well prepared attorney with whom I have ever dealt. He has excellent judgment and understanding of the law. Most important of all, he is highly ethical and those who deal with him know that his word is his bond.“ |
Attorney Profile
Mr. Lapidus was a staff attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement and Division of Market Regulation, where he prosecuted cases involving broker-dealer abuses, market manipulation, management and financial reporting fraud, ponzi schemes, and insider trading. Mr. Lapidus graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia, and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Boston University School of Law. ResultsMr. Lapidus has represented numerous investors in American Arbitration Association, Pacific Stock Exchange and NASD arbitrations against most of the nation's major securities brokerage firms. The cases have involved market manipulation, churning, unsuitable recommendations, employee stock options, unauthorized trades, and misrepresentations and omissions of material facts. Cary S. Lapidus has obtained settlements, awards and judgments in excess of $30 million for his clients since leaving the Securities and Exchange Commission, Enforcement and Market Regulation Divisions. Mr. Lapidus's practice also includes the representation of investment professionals in lawsuits against brokerage firms regarding compensation issues, wrongful termination and Form U-5 matters. In addition, Mr. Lapidus has experience representing clients in business litigation involving partnership disputes, breach of contract and misrepresentations in securities-related cases. Expertise and LeadershipFor over 15 years, Mr. Lapidus has educated other attorneys and experts in a broad range of securities and arbitration issues, including:
As an active participant in the training of arbitrators for securities disputes for the American Arbitration Association, Mr. Lapidus also co-authored "Securities Arbitrator Training & Role-Playing Scenarios". Mr. Lapidus has also:
Western Investors Lawyers Alliance![]() The Law Offices of Cary S. Lapidus are proud to be a member of the Western Investor's Lawyer Alliance (WILA), a small and highly specialized group of lawyers licensed to practice in Oregon, California, Arizona, Washington, and Massachusetts and offering FINRA arbitration nationwide. Together we share a combined 90+ years of experience focused in securities litigation. As the Western Alliance, we share resources and research, consult with one another on strategy issues, and sometimes jointly represent clients. This cooperative arrangement gives each of our three firms additional strength, depth, and flexibility to meet our clients' needs. All Western Alliance members are distinguished counsel. All are former members of FINRA's National Arbitration and Mediation Committee. Also, all three Western Alliance firms have members who are past board members of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association ("PIABA"), and are recognized leaders in investor rights law.
Please contact us for assistance with securities arbitration law, securities litigation, broker misconduct, investment advisor misconduct and investment losses. ![]() |
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