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also known as Lars Kristian Soreide
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About
As the owner and lead attorney of Soreide Law Group, PLLC, securities lawyer, Lars Soreide, provides legal representation to investors nationwide before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). In addition, he represents his clients before FINRA nationwide and in South Florida courts.
Mr. Soreide gained valuable knowledge of the securities arbitration process after having worked for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in their Southeast regional office in Boca Raton. Furthermore, Mr. Soreide is a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar (PIABA). In addition, he has been featured three times in the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Journal for having obtained awards of national significance.
Who needs a Securities Lawyer?
Mr. Soreide’s clients are individuals who have been defrauded by their investment professionals. In addition, Mr. Soreide has personally handled hundreds of FINRA securities arbitration cases. For instance, this includes claims against all of the FINRA registered broker-dealers like Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, and Charles Schwab. In addition to UBS, National Securities, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Turner and Co., and LPL Financial, to name a few. He is dedicated to helping victims reclaim their assets and has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients.
Lars Soreide's Legal Background
Mr. Soreide graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami. He graduated magna cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law and was the salutatorian (ranked second) of his law school class. While at St. Thomas School of Law, Mr. Soreide was awarded 9 "book awards" or top student award for 9 of his enrolled classes. Lars Soreide achieved an exceptional score in the 99th percentile on the multi-state bar exam, demonstrating his expertise in this field. Lars Soreide has extensive knowledge regarding securities regulation and compliance matters and has held 2 U.S. Patents.
Proven Securities Law Experience
Mr. Lars Soreide, Esq. has assisted investors in making claims for recovery in auction-rate securities, Regulation D private placements, and principal-protected notes. Along with reverse convertible notes, bank preferred shares, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac preferred shares, junk bonds, promissory notes, and viatical settlements. Lastly, life settlements, Stoli's, insurance scams, and has brought claims on behalf of investors for failure to execute, fraud, elderly abuse, unauthorized trades, churning, excessive use of margin, civil theft, over-concentration, and other unsuitable or overly aggressive trading strategies.
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Practice Areas
25%-40%
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
2401 East Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 305, Pompano Beach, FL, 33062
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Posted by Shedwin | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney good communication
I hired him really scared and he reassured me. He was always available and the communication was great. He prepared me well for my hearing. I would hire him again and recommend him.
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Apr 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Lars is a preeminent attorney dedicated to representing defrauded investors against their brokerage and investment firms. Lars brings a level of competence and mastery of the subject matter which brings results for his clients."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Feb 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Lars is a passionate advocate that places his clients' interests above all."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Aug 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Mar 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Lars is talented, ethical, competent and diligent."
"I highly endorse Lars Soreide. He is highly adept and well-prepared. His experience is invaluable and potential clients should look no further in finding an expert attorney to assist them in their legal affairs."
"Lars was well-prepared and a very professional advocate for his client in our matter."
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Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lars is a bright and talented lawyer. He takes on tough cases and works hard to get positive results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Oct 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Soreide is one of the top securities lawyers in the country. It was a tremendous pleasure to work with him on a securities litigation case."
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2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
President's Award, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
2011
President's Award, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
2011
FINRA Awards of National Significance for case number 10-0264, PIABA
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Salutatorian, St. Thomas University School of Law
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2008 - Present
Owner/Lawyer, Soreide Law Group, PLLC
2008 - 2009
Associate, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra)
2022 - Present
broward sheriff's advisory councilMember
2008 - Present
Florida BarMember
2008 - Present
Public Investors Arbitration Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Florida Bar, Administrative Law SectionMember
Full Award against firm
Full Recission of investment plus a finding of Fraud
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2014
Securities Fraud
2012
Bar Admission and Discipline
2011
Law Office Management
2010
Bar Admission and Discipline
2009
Bar Admission and Discipline
2013
English
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