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David M. Gaba

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  • 100% Securities / Investment Fraud
    23 years, 200 cases

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Mr. Gaba has an active practice representing both broker-dealers and consumers in routine and complex securities and insurance matters. Prior to joining the... more

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“Excellent representation”

Posted by: a Financial Markets And Services client, 2007-09-25 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Dave represented me against the Washington Dept of Financial Inst and did a great job. He discovered and pointed out the misrepresentation of facts... more
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“Top Notch Securities Attorney”

Posted by: a Financial Markets And Services client, 2007-06-29 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: I think David is a top notch attorney and I would highly reccommend him. I would give him a 5 star overall rating, but his knowlege of the financial... more
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Joseph L Morton III

I highly endorse this lawyer. Dave has an exceptional understanding of securities and investment fraud. This area is complex and the legal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Morton , Meridian (ID), 18 days ago
John Arthur Bender JR

I endorse this lawyer. He is a good friend and a great resource

Endorsement from lawyer: John Bender , Seattle (WA), 7 months ago
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License

27 years since David M. Gaba was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Nebraska Authorized to practice law 1985 02/27/2009
Washington Active 1989 01/31/2012
Idaho Out of State Active 2011 10/11/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Compass Law Group PLLC 2001–present
Of Counsel at Golbeck Roth pllc 2003–2009
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Nebraska College of Law Securities JD / MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA 1985

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Distinguished Service Award King County Dispute Resolution Center 2000
WSNA Leadership Award WSNA 1992

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member National Academy of Arbitrators 2007-present
Board Member King County Dispute Reolution Center 1997-2001
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 7
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
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1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
David Gaba & J. L. Spray, Disregarding the Manifest Disregard of the Law Standard Under the Federal Arbitration Act Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Journal 2010
Equitable Defenses Under State Blue Sky Law PIABA Bar Journal 2009
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Litigating with small broker dealers PIABA Conference 2009
Litigating with broker-dealers who have insurance policies. PIABA Securities conference 2008
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