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Michael James Giarrusso
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Michael J. Giarrusso is a seasoned financial services attorney who represents investors and financial services professionals. His practice is broad in scope and national in coverage, handling all manner of issues concerning investments and legal claims unique to the securities industry.
On behalf of investors, Mr. Giarrusso pursues claims against registered representatives, associated wealth managers, and broker-dealers. The most common grounds for these actions include unsuitability, overconcentration, excessive trading or churning, misrepresentation and/or omission, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and failure to supervise. In some cases, he may co-counsel with other attorneys to gain a strategic advantage and expedite results.
On behalf of securities industry employees including brokers and other licensed professionals, Mr. Giarrusso possesses substantial experience offering representation in the context of FINRA arbitration, as well as FINRA regulatory inquiries and disciplinary proceedings. He is adept at handling various employment-related matters unique to the securities industry, including Form U4 disclosure issues, Form U5 expungement matters, on the record interviews (OTRs), and compensation-related disputes.
Mr. Giarrusso is a former financial industry professional who knows the securities industry and understands complex financial products, sales practices, and regulatory issues. As a securities-based lending analyst for a large broker-dealer, Mr. Giarrusso monitored the integrity of collateral underlying securities-based loan portfolios. In this role he worked with financial advisors and their clients on various hedging and risk mitigation strategies, including the use of options to hedge against downside risk on concentrated collateral positions.
Prior to founding his own practice, Mr. Giarrusso worked for several well-regarded securities arbitration and litigation boutique law firms in the New York area, and for a major law firm based in the Mid-Atlantic.
Mr. Giarrusso has an A.B. in History from Princeton University and a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law.
He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Securities and Investment Fraud
50%
Arbitration
40%
Lawsuits and Disputes
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2025
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Giarrusso Law Group LLC
(833) 962-5080
Mobile
111 Town Square Place, Suite 1203, Jersey City, NJ, 07310
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Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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...
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...
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...
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
U 5 disclosure and CFP board inquiry
I recently hired Michael to represent me after I left a large broker-dealer to help ensure that my U5 disclosure was accurate and also sought his assistance on a related CFP Board issue. He was able to add value and help me work with compliance departments, and langue to use in interviews, positionin...
Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Helped me with CFP Board Investigation
I recently hired Michael to represent me after I received a Notice of Investigation from the CFP Board. Michael took the time to explain the process and helped me craft my response to the CFP Board, ultimately helping me to successfully resolve the matter when the CFP Board sent a letter closing thei...
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Experience
Education
2007
Syracuse University College of Law
J.D.
2000
Princeton University
A.B. in History