$ 750-950 per hour
PRO
Jeffrey Brett Kaplan
Virtual Consultation Available
About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeffrey B. Kaplan is an AV-rated lawyer who represents investment fraud and stockbroker negligence victims throughout the United States and Latin America. He focuses his law practice on securities arbitration and litigation and plaintiff-side class action litigation, representing individual and institutional investors in stockbroker misconduct and securities and investment fraud matters. He also represents securities industry professionals in U-4, U-5, and promissory note disputes. Mr. Kaplan has routinely been named a “Top Lawyer” by the South Florida Legal Guide and he has been named a "Top Rated" lawyer in Southern California. In 2012, FINRA nominated Mr. Kaplan to serve on the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee, which is an advisory committee that makes recommendations and drafts rules, regulations, and procedures governing FINRA arbitration.
He has extensive experience handling FINRA, NYSE, and AAA securities arbitration matters and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors. Mr. Kaplan has authored a number of articles on stockbroker misconduct, and he is a recognized authority on the subject. He often serves as a guest lecturer on securities fraud and stockbroker misconduct, and has been invited to speak to investor groups, accountants, and other professionals throughout the country concerning investor protection.
Did you lose money because of investment fraud or stockbroker negligence? We are here to help you!
We represent investment fraud and stockbroker negligence victims throughout the United States.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Securities and Investment Fraud
80%
3 years
Consumer Protection
15%
3 years
Employment and Labor
5%
3 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A.
2665 S. Bayshore Drive, Penthouse 2B, Miami, FL, 33133
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2029 Century Park East, Century Plaza Tower, Suite 400N, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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14 Wall Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY, 10005
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Northbridge Centre, 515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite P-300, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
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Posted by holly | April 19, 2015
Stock broker negligence in misrepresenting the risk of a product
I have little knowledge about what are safe investments and unfortunately lost a great portion of my portfolio. A friend recommended Jeff Kaplan, as he had just represented them on a similar problem. The first time we met Jeff, he took all the information and said he would be able to make a case. He ...
Posted by Ken | December 12, 2014
In Praise of Jeffrey Brett Kaplan
Jeffrey Kaplan's legal work for me could not have possibly been more impressive. He not only won a large judgement on my behalf but he and his partner worked tirelessly to accomplish this. I am the son of a very renowned UC Berkeley law professor and there are serveral other lawyers in my family. I a...
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Consumer protection lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyer, Southern California's Top Rated Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2012
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2011
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2010
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2010
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2009
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2008
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2008
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2007
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2006
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Partner, Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A.
2002 - 2003
Partner, Hanzman & Criden, P.A.
1997 - 2001
Associate, Hanzman & Criden, P.A.
1996 - 1997
Associate, Law Offices of Steven R. Simon, P.A.
1994 - 1996
Associate, Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P.
1990 - 1991
Associate, Shearson Lehman Brothers, Inc.
1990 - 1990
Research Assistant, Boston Edison Company
Associations
2000 - Present
Public Investors Arbitration Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Weir v. UBS
We recovered every dollar our client lost, and the FINRA arbitrators also ordered UBS to pay our attorneys' fees, to reimburse our clients for expert witness fees, and to pay all FINRA hearing fees. The total award was for more than $1.4 million.
Education
1994
University of Miami School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1990
Northeastern University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1985
Choate Rosemary Hall
Speaking Engagements
2020
2019
PIABA Mid-Year Meeting
Discovery in FINRA Arbitration
2019
PIABA Mid-Year Meeting
Discovery in FINRA Arbitration
2018
PIABA Mid-Year Meeting
Litigating Investment Advisor Disputes
2016
PIABA Annual Meeting
Arbitrator Due Diligence
2015
PIABA Annual Meeting
Litigating Bond and Bond Fund Disputes
2009
Continuing Education Conference
Protecting Yourself from Customer Lawsuits
2009
Alliance for the Aging
Financial Elder Abuse and Exploitation
2005
JM Family Lunch and Learn
Protecting Yourself from Stockbroker Misconduct
2005
Ethics in the Practice of Law
Ethical Conduct for Attorneys
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What type of lawyer do i need to file a complaint on two CPA's, and one Financial Advisor firm?
25 Aug 2025
Q&A
My online brokerage account was hacked, and I lost a significant amount of money?
25 Jul 2025
Q&A
I'm in ARBRITATION, they have offered a settlement tool! Should I use the Settlement Tool, or go straight through Arbitration?
01 May 2023