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Stuart D. Meissner
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Biography
Managing Member,Stuart D. Meissner, aggressively represents professionals, individuals, investors, employees and entities SOLEY in FINRA Arbitration and FINRA Regulatory Matters involving Investments and/or regulatory defense of brokers in the securities industry as well as employment disputes WITHIN THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY ONLY . Please do not call or make submissions on any other topic area.
A native New Yorker, Attorney Meissner served under two Attorney Generals in the New York State Attorney General’s Office and under Robert Morgenthau in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
For more information about Mr. Meissner, review his profile information below, contact his law firm, or call.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 425-500 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Meissner Associates
1430 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY, 10018
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Stuart D. Meissner's Reviews
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Posted by Sylvia | March 03, 2015
Outstanding Lawyer
Mr. Meissner handled my case in a most professional manner. I had difficulty finding an attorney to undertake my case and Mr. Meissner never hesitated. He kept me up-to-date with all aspects and was always attentive and never impatient. Not only is he an outstanding lawyer, but I would be pro...
Stuart D. Meissner's Lawyer Endorsements
Jon Furgison
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Nov 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stuart is an experienced and knowledgeable securities attorney."
Scott Silver
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stuart is a zealous advocate for his client leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of maximizing his client's recovery."
"I have worked with Stuart Meissner on several cases over the course of the past three years and I highly endorse him. He is a staunch, aggressive, fearless, intelligent and highly effective advocate and relentlessly handles his cases, achieving excellent results for clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stuart for over ten years and he is a well-regarded securities arbitration lawyer with a proven track record. Stuart is a tenacious litigator."
Robert Seiden
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Apr 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I hereby endorse Stuart Meissner. Stuart is a excellent, intelligent, articulate lawyer who fights ferociously for his clients interests and has steadfast integrity and a tireless work ethic. I worked with Stuart for several years as prosecutors in Manhattan and on matters in the private sector and he has constantly maintained these admirable qualities."
Jeffrey Downey
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer
Scott Silver
Securities and investment fraud lawyer
Brian Neville
Securities and investment fraud lawyer
Andrew Smith
Employment and labor lawyer
Joyce Davis
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
A+ Accreditation, Better Business Bureau
2015
Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Managing Member, Meissner Associates
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Gusrae, Kaplan & Bruno, PLLC
1995 - 1999
Assistant Attorney General-Investor Protection/ financial crimes, New York State Attorney General's Office
1988 - 1995
Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorneys Office Trial Bureau
Associations
New York City Bar Association
Member
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Gale v. Lehman Brothers Inc.
Resolved for a $587,250.00 approved Claim
Leiter vs. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
2.4 Million Award plus all arbitration fees
Agarwal v. Delmaestro
Claim Denied & Dismissed, Client awarded Attorney Fees and Sanctions and Expungement
Education
1998
New York University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1988
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Hofstra University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2011
The NEW Corporate Whistleblower Protections and Reward Provisions
Dodd Frank SEC Whistleblower Law
2009
Securities Arbitration and Mediation 2009
Statement of Claim Drafting
2001
Movie Examining Stock and Securities Fraud.
Selling the Dream: Stock Hype and Fraud
Publications
1998
Wall Street Lawyer
Securities Fraud & Manipulation in Cyberspace, Securities in the Electronic Age
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Guides
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Q&A
What are my chances of winning a law suit for recouping money lost via a financial consultant on my Annuity?
27 Feb 2015
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Caught Shoplifting second time in 1 week - Nassau County, LI
17 Aug 2014
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Do public companies need to disclose financial terms of a lawsuit settlement ?
17 Aug 2014