Michael James Giarrusso

Michael James Giarrusso

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 17 years

Securities and investment fraud Lawyer at Jersey City, NJ
Practice Areas: Securities & Investment Fraud, Arbitration, Lawsuits & Disputes

111 Town Square Place, Suite 1203, Jersey City, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Giarrusso Law Group LLC

111 Town Square Place, Suite 1203, Jersey City, NJ, 07310

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Michael James Giarrusso's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

CFA Institute - Review

Michael was a great legal partner to help navigate a CFA Institute investigation. He guided me to get to the zero evidence of wrongdoing/full clearance outcome, navigating it and following up over 8 months. Overall, it was a great process during a stressful time and I’d gladly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

A must-have in your corner

I engaged Mike Giarrusso to represent me in a CFP petition for fitness. Although it was not a particularly complex case, Mike treated it with importance and ultimately achieved a positive outcome for me. I was very anxious about the whole process but felt much better with Mike in my corner. He pre...pared all paperwork, communicated with CFP Board personnel, and thoroughly explained what to expect in the hearing. Mike was very easy to get ahold of and followed my case through the end, making sure all loose ends were tied up. I highly recommend Mr. Giarrusso and would engage him again if any legal needs arise in the future.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Securities & Investment Fraud

Honest ,Fair & Rational Attorney

I found Michael by doing a internet search and I was so glad I did .He's honest ,Fair and does not sugar coat just to get you to hire him . I hired Michael to represent me on two different cases over the past few years involving investment losses 1) including losses on an oil and gas investment ...,2) Non-disclosure of fee's ,Un authorized investments and unsuitable investments by my advisor . Both had positive outcomes . He explains things in a rational way so you can make informed decisions . You don't have to chase him down and he's always available even on the week-ends if its urgent . If you go with Mike I feel there is no one better to fight on your behalf .

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Excellent Representation - CFP Board Matter

I Michael about 4 months ago to assist me with a CFP Board investigation and also provide counsel on how to engage my current firm in a dialogue related to the matter. He worked tirelessly on my behalf and helped me navigate the process and achieve a very favorable outcome. I couldn't be more pleased... with Michael's follow through, attention to detail, and prompt attention to my needs even if it meant scheduling time to go over things after hours and on the weekend.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Highly Recommend

Recently, I hired Michael to represent me during a CFP Board investigation. While other attorneys didn’t even respond to my initial outreach, Michael was prompt in his initial and subsequent communications. He helped me navigate the process and took the time to understand the details of my situation.... In the end, he was able to achieve the favorable outcome I was hoping for.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Education

2007

Syracuse University College of Law

J.D.

2000

Princeton University

A.B. in History

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