Richard Aldo Serafini

Richard Aldo Serafini

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 46 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Financial Markets and Services, Federal Regulation, Securities & Investment Fraud

One Financial Plaza, 100 SE Third Avenue, Suite 2510, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 60%

I have experience in white collar crime in courts throughout the United States. I have handled all manner of fraud allegations including securities, health care, investment, financial reporting, accounting, contract, computer, credit card, tax, currency transactions, and real property. Additionally, I am very experienced in the following areas: RICO, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues, national security cases, and compliance issues. Moreover, I have handled many drug distribution matters.

42 years | 1,600 cases

60%
Financial Markets and Services 20%

I was a supervisor in the New York office of the Securities and Exchange Commission. My practice includes representation individuals, companies and broker dealers before the SEC and CFTC, FINRA, and state agencies. In addition I have represented plaintiffs in NASD/FINRA arbitration actions. Finally, I have defended corporations and their officers in class action and shareholder derivative actions.

39 years | 150 cases

20%
Federal Regulation 10%

I have a background in the Securities and Exchange Commission. I have handled numerous SEC matters as well as Federal Trade Commission, Comptroller of the Currency, and banking matters

39 years | 100 cases

10%
Securities and Investment Fraud 10%

My securities practice has included the representation of those who have been swindled by dishonest companies and financial professionals. I learned the intricacies of the investment markets and the types of fraud while at the Securities and Exchange Commission. In private practice, I have continued to represent those who are the victims of unscrupulous behavior.

39 years | 150 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1980

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 46 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Serafini Law Office, LLC

One Financial Plaza, 100 SE Third Avenue, Suite 2510, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33394

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Richard Aldo Serafini's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Katherine | June 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney hired for Spouse.

This is my first experience in hiring an attorney and needed to do so for my spouse's case. Sincerely, I didn't know where to start. While reading different reviews online, and word of mouth recommendations, Richard came into play. He is very responsive, kind, communicative and reliable. Anytime ...I had a question or concern either from my spouse or myself, he always answered every phone call, text message or email. Having done everything remotely with me, he was very professional and trustworthy. He was very knowledgeable and explained all legal terms and procedures to us with time and diligence. I would recommend Richard for any of your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2014

great attorney

Richard is a great attorney. He was my lawyer this past year and got what I believe to b the best possible outcome. He is diligent and very professional. Would highly recommend him to all who need a great attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Special Commendation Award, U.S. Department of Justice

2000

Commendation, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California

1995

Letter of Commendation, Criminal Division, Department of Justice

1995

Letter of Commendation, U.S. Attorney for the Easter District of Virginia

1994

Letter of Commendation, Attorney General of the United States

1981

Letter of Commendation, Mayor of the City of New York

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Serafini Law Office, LLC

2010 - Present

Of Counsel, Ruden McClosky

2009 - 2010

, Adams, Cassidy & Phillippi

2003 - 2008

, Greenberg Traurig

2001 - 2003

, Broad & Cassel

1990 - 2000

Trial Attorney, U. S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division

1986 - 1989

Branch Chief, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

1983 - 1986

Assistant Attorney General, New York State Attorney General's Office

1979 - 1983

Examining Attorney, New York City Department of Investigation

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Broward County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Federal Bar Association, Federal Litigation Section

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Patrick Campbell

Client acquitted of all charges

United States v. John That Luong, et al.

Conviction after trial

United States v. Psychiatric Institutes of America

Guilty plea

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Education

1979

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

From the Boardroom to the Courtroom

Criminalization of Corporate Conduct

2010

Audio Educator Series

Responding to Government Investigations

2009

13th Annual Kentucky Sleep Medicine Conference

Fraud and abuse, Stark regulations, legal developments

Publications

2013

White Collar, Securites, and Health Care SAC Capital Advisors Likely to Be Indicted

2011

Daily Business Review Expect More Policing of Offshore Tax Havens in Wake of Settlement

Languages

English

Activity

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