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Debra G. Speyer

Debra G. Speyer

9.3

Superb

Experience 5
Industry Recognition 3
Professional Conduct 5

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 5 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 40% Securities / Investment Fraud
    23 years, 1000 cases (6 examples)
  • 20% Elder Law
    19 years, 1000 cases
  • 10% Estate Planning
    19 years, 360 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (40%-40%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($300-$500/hour)
  • Pro Bono (10%)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card, Check

Contact Information

  • Debra Speyer Law Offices
    Two Bala Plaza, Suite 300
    Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
    610-949-9555
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Languages

  • Polish

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

About me: Do you need a plan for the future for yourself or a loved one? Have you been putting it off until now. Have you lost money due to stockbroker negligence?... more

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References

Client Reviews

A '5 Star Attorney' ...

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-05-04 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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5 star rating
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  • I recommend Debra Speyer.
  • I used Debra 1-6 months ago.
  • Debra handled my Securities / Investment Fraud matter.
  • I have previously worked with 6-10 lawyers.
Client Review: Working with Ms. Speyer afforded me the confidence in knowing that I had engaged an attorney who held herself to a higher standard than the average.... more
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 24 years since Debra G. Speyer was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 23 years since Debra G. Speyer was first licensed to practice law in PA.
  • 23 years since Debra G. Speyer was first licensed to practice law in CT.
  • 21 years since Debra G. Speyer was first licensed to practice law in FL.
  • 21 years since Debra G. Speyer was first licensed to practice law in DC.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Debra Speyer Law Offices 1990–present
Counsel at NASD 1988–1990
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Hofstra University Finance M.B.A 1986
Hofstra University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers of Philadelphia Philadelphia Magazine
Million Dollar Advocates Forum Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Officer American Association for Justice
Member American Bar Association
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: CA security and investment fraud
Debra's answer: You can obtain much information regarding securities arbitration from the www.finra.org and www.sec.... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Promissory Note Fraud AAJ Business Torts Newsletter
Getting Grandma's Nest Egg Back AAJ Business Torts Newsletter
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Cases

Title:
M.B. vs R.J.S.
Practice Area:
Securities / Investment Fraud
Outcome:
$1.1 settlement
Description:
M.B. had retired early after selling his business. He turned over his money to a financial consultant who not only eleventh hour as the case was...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Investment Fraud AAJ (Formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of American) Meeting
Elder Law Pennsylvania Bar Institute: Legal Issues in an Age of Aging
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