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Represents investors nationwide in securities arbitration pursuing recovery of lost investment dollars due to negligence and misdeeds of brokerage firms and brokers. Secondarily represents brokers in employment, promissory note, and regulatory matters.
Michael Hill’s securities industry expertise is rooted from his experience as a licensed stock broker and insurance agent and later as a brokerage executive. As a brokerage executive, Mr. Hill served as Chief Compliance Officer for two publicly-traded broker-dealers, the last of which also as Chief Counsel. The Chief Compliance Officer is a FINRA-mandated position with the responsibilities of enforcing industry rules and regulations and being overall responsible for broker and broker-dealer conduct in dealing with investors. Though most brokers were compliant, Mr. Hill experienced and had to handle many instances when brokers had crossed the line and investors suffered financial loss, as a result. As an attorney with that unique experience, Mr. Hill changed sides and now represents investors.
Mr. Hill, who focuses his practice in securities arbitration and litigation, received his bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. Mr. Hill is admitted to practice law in Florida, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and arbitration nationwide and overseas, has extensive experience in securities arbitration, has handled many cases having served as an arbitrator, panel chairman, and as counsel and representative for brokerage firms.
Mr. Hill is also frequent guest speaker on securities arbitration at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic and has served on several compliance and regulatory conference panels with FINRA and industry trade conventions. Mr. Hill has held series 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 14, 24, 53, 55 and 63 registrations, is a former Certified Financial Planner, a former Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel.
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Acquired: 2007
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7280 W Palmetto Park Rd, Suite 203, Boca Raton, FL, 33433
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Posted by Paul | October 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Recently, I retained the services of Menzer & Hill, PA for a case verses a large financial services company. Michael Hill believed I had justification and agreed to represent me. He requested an arbitration hearing through FINRA and it was granted. The arbitration was conducted via zoom with couns...
Posted by rich | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
my name is rich james. i was duped by a financial firm in boca raton in 2011 with promises that the money i had could be conservatively invested to match or exceed where i had previously kept the savings. this money manager knew i was physically disabled unable to generate any more income. the invest...
Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
It is my pleasure to write this recommendation for Michael Hill and Gary Menzer, attorneys at Menzer Hill. Michael and Gary represented our family in a complex multi defendant securities arbitration case. The nature of the case required specific and sophisticated knowledge of the securities industry...
Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2015
The number of credentials and years of experience a financial advisor has in no way describes that persons character and/or determines the amount of success they will have for you. My wife and I believed our financial adviser took advantage of us so we hired an attorney. That attorney claimed to hav...
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2015
I found the attorneys I worked with at Menzer & Hill to be very thorough and diligent. They explained everything to me and kept me informed every step of the way. I truly felt they represented my best interests and though they were able to resolve my matter to my complete satisfaction, i still woul...
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 08
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"Michael is very professional and hard working. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is a talented and well versed securities attorney who is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend him."
"I absolutely would refer any of my clients struggling with concerns in this area of law to Mr. Hill. He is a knowledgeable and compassionate litigator and an asset to the practice."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 06
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"Mike and his firm are on top of their game. They work hard for the clients that they represent. As such, I highly endorse him."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jan 16
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"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has worked on both sides of the securities practice and is very knowledgeable. I think he is very qualified and a "go to" lawyer for securities law."
"Michael is an excellent attorney who has a great deal of experience in the securities industry within which he practices. I fully endorse him and his firm."
Financial markets and services lawyer | Nov 25
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"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Hill knows securities and the unique aspects of employment law governing a FINRA broker dealer's relationships with its registered representatives and clients. Whether you are a BD/RIA seeking compliance, regulatory or employment advice, or a Rep seeking guidance on handling compliance or employment matters with your BD/RIA, you'll want Michael on your side."
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2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Menzer & HIll, P.A.
2005 - 2010
EVP, Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Litigation, Summit Brokerage Services
1999 - 2005
Chief Compliance Officer, TradeStation Securities
1998 - 2018
Industry Arbitrator, FINRA Dispute Resolution
1998 - 1999
Financial Advisor, American Express FInancial Advisors
1996 - 1997
Registered Representative, World Invest / Centennial Capital Mgmt
1994 - 1996
Junior Trader, Clerk, Spear Leads & Kellogg
1990 - 2012
Commissioned Officer, U.S. Army / U.S. Army Reserves
2019 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Public Investors Arbitration Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2010 - Present
South Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2012
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistsCertified Member
2002 - 2015
CFP Board of StandardsCertificant
Claimants awarded $2,304,235.08 in compensatory damages.
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
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2017
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Understanding Variable Annuity Regulation and Compliance
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