Lawrence Allen Steckman

Lawrence Allen Steckman

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 36 years

Securities and investment fraud Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Securities & Investment Fraud, Arbitration, Class Action

3 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY

About Lawrence

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Securities and Investment Fraud 50%

defense counsel and plaintiff's counsel handling investment fraud securities and derivatives fraud matters, RICO cases and securities arbitrations

37 years

50%
Class Action 20%

32 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Eaton & Van Winkle, LLP

3 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10016

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Lawrence Allen Steckman's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by reza | April 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fanatstic Representation

I hired Larry Steckman to represent me in NFA investigation & suspention of my securities account .Before hiring him to represent me , I consulted 4 other securities attorney's and once I talked to Larry I knew he was the one that I wanted to represent me . Besides being very knowledgeable about ...the issue he gained my confidence immediately. I hired him without any hesitation or need to interview other Lawyers . He cleared up the entire matter and had my account released in less then 30 days .

Posted by Radni | April 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney & Legal Advisor!!!

Lawrence Steckman has been our counselor and legal advisor for many years representing several of our real estate companies. His litigation skills are superior and he has always gotten our companies excellent results, at every level, regardless of the type of claims involved. He returns calls immed...iately and always is thinking about the most efficient way to handle a matter. He has excellent judgment and that is what we seek in an attorney. Presently, we consult with Mr. Steckman on all corporate and other matters, including litigation matters. He has our highest recommendation.

Posted by Glenn | April 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My views on L. Steckman

I have used Mr. Steckman both in the past and presently. Both cases involving civil rico. His knowledge of the subject is encyclopedic. In the first matter the complaint alone was enough to settle the case before filing. He is a man of his word and I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best securities attorney

Larry represented me as a whistle blower in both civil and criminal cases. It was an enormous pleasure working with Larry. I felt 100% that I was in the best hands. Our preparation work and his presence during the interview made me feel at ease. Larry is one of the best securities attorney and litig...ator in the country. Any client should feel fortunate to have Larry as their attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Eaton & Van Winkle, LLP

2002 - 2012

Partner, Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP

1994 - 2001

Partner, Hecht & Steckman P.C.

1991 - 1994

Associate, Camhy Karlinsky & Stein, LLP

1988 - 1991

Associate, Shea & Gould

Associations

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Antitrust, RICO and Labor Law Committee

Member

1996 - Present

Private Securities Litigation Reformat Reporter

Board of Advisors

1991 - Present

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Member

1989 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Practising Law Institute, Securities Arbitration Faculty

Member

1994 - 1995

New York State Bar Association, Committee on Securities Litigation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

China Valves Tech. Sec. Litig., 2013 WL 5708570

Complaint dismissed

Hanson v. Frazer Frost, LLP, 2013 WL 5372749

Complaint dismissed

Perry v. Duoyuan Printing, Inc., 2013 WL 4505199

Complaint dismissed

Fortress Credit Corp v Ruskin Moscou Faltischek

Complaint dismissed

Lakah v. UBS, A.G, 600 F.Supp.2d 497

Decision enjoined a panel of international arbitrators to determine jurisdiction

Apex Equity Partners Inc. v. Murray, 18 Misc.3d 1137(A), 2008 WL 498468

Plaintiff's breach of contract claims upheld

Mazzone v. Grant Wilfley Casting, No. 05-2267

Plaintiff's claim dismissed on summary judgment.

Parthasarathy v. RS Invest. Manag., L.P., Civ. No. JFM-04-3798

All complaints dismissed with prejudice

Riggs v. Mass. Fin. Serv. Co., Civ. No. JFM-04-1162

All complaints dismissed with prejudice

Chamberlin v. The Hartford Financial Services Inc., 2005 WL 2007894

All RICO allegations dismissed

Wyser-Pratte v. Babcock Borsig, AG, 23 A.D.3d 269, 808 N.Y.S.2d 3

Decision affirmed dismissal on forum non-conveniens grounds

Vera v. Saks & Co., 335 F.3d 109

Class action dismissed

Palazzetti Import/Export, Inc. v. Morson, 2002 WL 31819577

Trial court denied motion for JNOV and motion for a new trial denied on appeal

Double Alpha, Inc. v. Mako Partners, L.P., 2000 WL 1036034

Decision dismissed all Rule 10b-5 claims against defendants

Washington National Ins. Co. of New York v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., 1999 WL 461796

Decision denied underwriter, issuer and law firm defendants’ motions for summary judgment.

Bull & Bear U.S. Government Securities Fund, Inc. v. Karpus Management Inc., 1998 WL 388546

Decision refused to dismiss Section 16 claims filed by target against potential acquirer in New York federal action.

Goldberg v. Parker, 1995 WL 396568

Decision held that where eligibility for arbitration is defined by contract, arbitrators, not courts, should make eligibility determinations.

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Education

1988

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude

1983

Columbia University

MA - Masters

1977

Long Island University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2006

Touro Law Center

Litigating Securities and RICO Class Suits After SLUSA

2004

American Bar Association National Meeting in Atlanta

Developments in civil RICO, focusing on potential RICO claims based on state common law securities fraud

1992

Touro Law Center

Pleading Civil Rico Claims in New York Federal Courts

N/A

Touro Law Center

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO)

N/A

Touro Law Center

Recent developments in litigation involving the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA)

Publications

2014

Journal of International Business Ethics Financial Transparency and Disclosure: China Progress on Corporate Governance

2014

Private Securities Litigation Act Reform Reporter Loss Causation, Economic Loss Rules and Offset Defenses

2009

Pepperdine Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship and the Law 3. The Unsuitability of the “Suitability Rule” -- Why FINRA’s Current Interpretation of Conduct Rule 2310 Undermines Investor “Holding Claim” Entitlements in Contemporary Markets

2009

49 The RICO Reporter 5 RICO Enterprise Theory in the Seventh and Second Circuits — Should ‘Prototype Theory” and the ‘Functional Unity Test’ be applied to Corporations and Other Business Entity Enterprises?

2009

Practicing Law Institute Patents Mitigation of Damages in Commercial and Securities Litigation and Arbitration — When is Proposed Mitigating Conduct Unreasonably Risky?

2007

New York State Bar Journal 4. Derivative Standing for New York LLC Members — the Conflict Continues

2007

Professional Liability Underwriting Society 6. Privilege and Methodology in Cases Involving Implied Waivers of the Attorney Client Privilege

2006

Touro Law Review RICO Section 1962(c) Enterprises and the Present Status of the “Distinctness Requirement"

2005

Defense Research Institute (DRI) Securities Fraud Class Suits again Threaten to Become RICO Battlegrounds

2005

RICO Law Reporter RICO Section 1962(c) Enterprises and the Present Status of the “Distinctness Requirement"

2004

SECURITIES ARBITRATION 585 Mitigation of Damages in Securities Litigation and Arbitration

2004

2003

Mealey's Publications Professional Liability Insurance Coverage

2003

New York Law Journal Mitigation of Damages and Undue Risks

2003

New York Law Journal Defendant's Breach of Own Contract and Tortious Interference

2002

New York Law Journal Reviewing Developments in RICO Enterprise Litigation

2002

RICO Law Reporter Reviewing Developments in RICO Enterprise Litigation

2001

SECURITIES ARBITRATION, Vol. II, Ch. 37, at 1127 Computation of Benefit of the Bargain Damages in Rule 10b-5 Cases Alleging Fraud in the Sale of Bonds

2000

Securities Regulation Law Journal Attorney Liability for Securities Fraud After Washington National Life Ins. Co. of New York v. Morgan Stanley & Co

1999

RICO Law Reporter RICO Prototypes and Impeaching Presidents -- Absurd Applications of Statutory Remedies and the Abuse of Constitutional Safeguards

1999

SECURITIES ARBITRATION, ch. 29, at 903 1998 Securities Arbitration Damages and Remedies, in Securities and Mediation and Arbitration -- Effective Advocacy at 205-251

1998

New York Law Journal Analyzing Impeachable Offenses Through RICO Prototypes

1998

RICO Law Reporter Loss Causation Under Rule 10b-5, a Circuit-by-Circuit Analysis: When Should Representational Misconduct be Deemed the Cause of Legal Injury Under the Federal Securities Law?

1998

SECURITIES ARBITRATION, Vol. 1, Ch. 16 at 375-538 Loss Causation Under Rule 10b-5, a Circuit-by-Circuit Analysis: When Should Representational Misconduct be Deemed the Cause of Legal Injury Under the Federal Securities Law?

1998

New York State Bar Association 1998 Securities Arbitration Damages and Remedies, in Securities and Mediation and Arbitration -- Effective Advocacy at 205-251

1998

Securities Reform Act Litigation Reporter Loss Causation Under Rule 10b-5, a Circuit-by-Circuit Analysis: When Should Representational Misconduct be Deemed the Cause of Legal Injury Under the Federal Securities Law?

1998

Defense Counsel Journal Construction Industry AIEs - Problems of Contract Interpretation and Solutions

Languages

English

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