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Mr. Bakhtiari represents clients in securities disputes before FINRA (NASD, NYSE), state and federal courts. In June 2019, Mr. Bakhtiari was nominated to serve as a public member of the Discovery Task Force Committee (DTFC) of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which is the advisory group, established in conjunction with a directive from the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission that reviews substantive issues relating to discovery in arbitration proceedings that are conducted under the auspices of the FINRA Code of Arbitration Procedure.
In June 2013, Mr. Bakhtiari was named Chairman of the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee (“NAMC”) of FINRA. The NAMC is an advisory group that makes recommendations on rules, regulations and procedures governing FINRA arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution.
In June 2011, Mr. Bakhtiari was nominated to serve as a public member of the Nasdaq OMX BX Arbitration Committee, which is the advisory group that provides recommendations on rules, regulations and procedures governing arbitrations, mediations and dispute resolution for the Nasdaq and Boston Stock Exchanges.
In 2009, Mr. Bakhtiari was nominated to serve as a public member of the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee of FINRA.
Mr. Bakhtiari served on the Board of Directors of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) from 2008 to 2013 and served as President for the 2011 to 2012 term. PIABA is a nationwide organization of securities lawyers that represent investors in disputes with the financial service industry.
Mr. Bakhtiari served on the faculty of the Practicing Law Institute (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020), the New York City Bar Association’s presentation of Securities Arbitration and Mediation Hot Topics (2012) and has spoken at the FINRA Annual Conference (2012 and 2014) on the topic of securities arbitration. Mr. Bakhtiari is a past member of the board of editors, managing editor of the PIABA Bar Journal and edited the “Recent Arbitration Awards” column covering significant NASD and NYSE arbitration awards. Mr. Bakhtiari has spoken at the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association annual meeting, California mid-year meeting, authored and co-authored several articles. He was a teaching assistant and extern to the Honorable James N. Barr, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California and presently serves as a FINRA securities arbitrator.
In addressing investors right’s issues, Mr. Bakhtiari has been quoted by the press in publications that include the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Los Angeles Times, Reuters, Dow Jones Business News, NY Post, Los Angeles Business Journal, The American Banker and Cleveland Plains Dealer.
Mr. Bakhtiari was recognized from 2014 to 2024 as a Southern California Super Lawyer. Between 2005 and 2013 he was recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star.
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Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I recently hired Ryan Bakhtiari of Bakhtiari & Harrison for an expungement matter, and I am incredibly pleased with the service and the outcome. From the outset, Ryan and his firm were fantastic to work with. Ryan demonstrated a keen understanding of the legal intricacies involved in my case. He w...
Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
We hired Ryan Bakhtiari to represent us in a Finra arbitration. His experience and professionalism showed right from the start. We were made to feel comfortable with a process that we had been unfamiliar with, he guided us at each step of the way and he was able to achieve a result that other attorne...
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I recently hired Ryan Bakhtiari as my attorney for an investment fraud case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with his representation. From our first meeting, Ryan displayed a deep understanding of the complexities involved in FINRA regulations and investment fraud. His meticulous approach to my case...
Posted by Kevin | September 16, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I recently consulted with Ryan Bakhtiari from Bakhtiari & Harrison regarding an investment fraud case. Although we decided not to pursue a claim through FINRA arbitration, I was thoroughly impressed with his expertise and professionalism. Ryan demonstrated exceptional knowledge in the subject matter ...
"Ryan Bakhtiari is a highly skilled investment fraud and FINRA arbitration attorney with an outstanding reputation for professionalism and expertise. I consider Ryan one of the top attorneys in this practice area and a "go to" attorney in Southern California for any FINRA or securities litigation matter. His dedication to advocating for his clients is evident in his thorough understanding of broker-dealer regulation and securities laws. Ryan's ability to navigate the intricacies of the FINRA arbitration and securities litigation process has earned him the trust and respect of clients and colleagues alike. I would highly recommend him to any investor or financial advisor looking for counsel on a FINRA arbitration or securities litigation matter."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer
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President, Public Investor Arbitration Bar Association
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Super Lawyer 2014-2025, SuperLawyers
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Super Lawyer Rising Star 2005-2013, SuperLawyers
1997 - 2025
Partner, Aidikoff, Uhl & Bakhtiari
2011 - 2012
Public Investors Arbitration Bar AssociationPresident
2008 - 2013
Public Investors Arbitration Bar AssociationDirector
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JD - Juris Doctor
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