Celiza Patricia Braganca

Celiza Patricia Braganca

also known as Lisa Braganca, Celiza Braganca

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

White collar crime Lawyer at Wilmette, IL
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Litigation, Securities & Investment Fraud

1100 Central Avenue, Suite G, Wilmette, IL

About Celiza

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

White Collar Crime 70%

Representing people in investigations by the SEC, FINRA, and state securities agencies. Representing whistleblowers in filing tips with SEC Office of the Whistleblower and pursuing those tips.

27 years

70%
Litigation 20%

Representing individuals and businesses in federal and state court litigation and arbitration as plaintiffs and defendants in contract and business disputes

33 years

20%
Securities and Investment Fraud 10%

Recovering investment losses for customers in court as well as FINRA and other arbitration forums.

27 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 33 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1992

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Celiza Braganca

1100 Central Avenue, Suite G, Wilmette, IL, 60091

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Celiza Patricia Braganca's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Mike | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Securities & Investment Fraud

Excellent and Experienced

Lisa was an excellent lawyer. I needed representation for deposition by the FBI on a SEC matter and found Lisa. She knew the process inside and out and helped me understand the steps involved. She ensured I understood my rights and worked with my company on reimbursement of costs. She was pleasa...nt to work with even though the situation was unpleasant but necessary to close out the case. I was glad to have found her to represent me and guide me.

Posted by George | June 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Securities Offerings

Excellent Experience - SEC Investigation

Our firm came under an SEC investigation for a $12m+ crypto offering. Despite some muddy waters, and internal shareholder concerns, Ms. Braganca kept me clear of the SEC enforcement actions on account of her savvy understanding of the law, regulatory procedures, and nuances of my situation. She delic...ately and accurately brought forth the facts that properly represented me, and consistently went the extra mile until all parties were satisfied.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation

best sec attorney

I had the unpleasant experience of receiving a call from the SEC informing me that I was the target of an investigation. Having never dealt this with before, I was unsure of how to proceed. I was fortunate enough to find Lisa's website and was able to have a phone consultation the same day. Lisa has ...a strong understanding of the financial markets and I was able to quickly explain to her the specifics of my situation. She expertly guided me through the process of preparing a detailed response to the SEC. I was able to prove my case to the SEC and the matter was resolved. Throughout the entire process, Lisa was highly professional, quick to return calls/emails, and also very cost efficient with her work.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services

FINRA Investigation

Lisa helped me through a very long FIRNA investigation (about 10 months). From the very beginning, she was very straightforward and honest about what was likely to happen during this process. In the end, we came to a reasonable agreement with FIRNA. Thank you, Lisa.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2021 | Financial Markets and Services

Finra OTR

Lisa helped me prepare for a Finra OTR. She is an extremely knowledgeable and professional attorney. Without her assistance and support, I would not have been prepared to do the OTR interview. Thank you Lisa. You’re AWESOME!!!!

Celiza Braganca

Replied last September 29, 2021

Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to work with you.

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Celiza Patricia Braganca's Lawyer Endorsements

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Commercial real estate lawyer | Jun 15

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Lead On! Award, Access Living

2004

Elected Delegate to 2004 Democratic National Convention, First Congressional District of Illinois (Democratic voters)

1992

Order of the Coif,

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner and Attorney, Braganca Law LLC

2014 - 2017

Trial Attorney, Stoltmann Law Offices

2011 - 2013

Legal Director, Access Living

2004 - 2011

Securities and Financial Litigation Attorney, Sperling and Slater PC

1999 - 2001

Branch Chief and Enforcement Attorney, US Securities & Exchange Commission

1994 - 1999

Trial Attorney, Jenner & Block

Associations

2019 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Women's White Collar Defense Association

Member

1995 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member - Securities Law Committee

2019 - 2024

PIABA Foundation

Board Member

2014 - 2023

Public Investor Advocate Bar Association

Committee member

1993 - 1994

District of Columbia Bar

1992 - 1994

Virginia Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Recovery of investment losses for investor

Settled

Resolution of SEC investigation into real estate investments

Investigation closed with no charges

Resolution of FINRA investigation into PPP loans

Settled

Resolution of FINRA investigation into failures to disclose

Settled

Responding to SEC subpoenas for documents and testimony

No charges brought against clients

Represented individuals investigated for insider trading

Either no charges brought against client or resolved via settlement

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Education

1992

University of Chicago Law School

JD

1992

University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business

MBA

N/A

University of Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Best of TechShow 2019 Webinar

Cryptocurrency and digital coin regulation

2020

ABA TechShow

Cryptocurrency and digital coin regulation

2019

PIABA Annual Meeting

Using Behavioral Decision-making Research in FINRA Arbitrations and Mediations

2019

Illinois State Bar Association Webinar

Blockchain in Litigation 2.0

2019

Concordia University Program January 2019

Elder Financial Abuse

2018

St. John's Law School Securities Arbitration Clinic

FINRA Arbitration

2018

PIABA Annual Meeting

Using Behavioral Decision-making Research in FINRA Arbitrations and Mediations

2018

Chicago Bar Association Demonstration

Truth Without Proof - How to Get Blockchain Transactions into Evidence

2017

Rotary Club of Wilmette meeting

Fraud as a Virus

2017

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys - Illinois Chapter

Exploitation of Elders by Financial Advisors

2017

Annual Meeting of Public Investor Advocacy Bar Association

Discovery in FINRA arbitration

2016

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Annual Meeting

Investment Fraud - Reaching Defrauded Investors

2006

Minding Your 302s PLI Continuing Education Seminar

Securities fraud

2005

Turnaround Management Association

Securities fraud

2003

Mid-Atlantic Regional Workshop

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002

Publications

2019

2019

ABA Law Practice Magazine Dipping Your Analog Toe into Digital Coins

2019

Portfolio Media (Law360) Truth Without Proof - How to Get Blockchain Transactions into Evidence co-author

2018

PIABA Bar Journal Cryptocurrencies and Tokens: What are they and who regulates them - co-author

2006

Unknown Minding Your 302s: Assessing Potential Civil, Administrative and Criminal Liability for False Financial Statement Certifications - co-author

1998

Law Journal Seminars Press Insurance Coverage Disputes - contributor

Languages

English

Activity

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