David M. Gaba

Securities and investment fraud Attorney at Seattle, WA

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Excellent representation

Dave represented me against the Washington Dept of Financial Inst and did a great job. He discovered and pointed out the misrepresentation of facts that the dept came up with and when he was done with them, the gentleman that brought up the charges took another job. He was very open with me about the chances of winning or settling and left it up to me. I appreciated that fact that he would go to hearing and not insist that I settle with them. under the circumstances, I really enjoyed my time with him and he made me feel confident that I was making the right decision. Of course I would highly recommend him.

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Securities and investment fraud

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34 years, 200 cases

WE HAVE RECOVERED MILLIONS FOR OUR CLIENTS IN WASHINGTON, IDAHO, AND NEBRASKA. FREE INITIAL CALL.

Mr. Gaba has an active practice representing both broker-dealers and consumers in routine and complex securities and insurance matters. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gaba was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington, he also serves as an Administrative Law Judge and as an arbitrator for the NYSE, NASD, NFA, Pacific Stock Exchange, and American Arbitration Association. Dave still maintains his Series 65.

Licensed for 37 years

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Status Active

Acquired 2011

Updated 02/21/2023

State WA

Status Active

Acquired 1989

Updated 03/18/2023

State NE

Status Inactive

Acquired 1985

Updated 01/15/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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David M. Gaba

(206) 866-2664 Office

1001 4th Ave Ste 3200

Seattle, WA, 98154-1003

compasslaw.net/

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Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2007

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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2007

Top Notch Securities Attorney

I think David is a top notch attorney and I would highly reccommend him. I would give him a 5 star overall rating, but his knowlege of the financial industry is just outstanding. He probable knows more about the industry than most of the professionals who work in the industry. Also his ability to thnk on his feet while questioning witnesses was most impressive. Should I ever need an attorney again, I would hire David without question.

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AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Compass Law Group PS Inc.
2001 - Present

Of Counsel
Golbeck Roth pllc
2002 - 2013

Director of Labor Relations
Metropolitan King County
1994 - 2001

General Counsel
WSNA
1990 - 1994

Assistant Attorney General
WA Attorney General
1989 - 1990

Chief Administrative Law judge
NE Appeal Tribunal
1986 - 1989

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Education

University of Nebraska College of Law
JD / MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
1985

Legal Cases

Wall v. Charles Schwab
Customer was awrded damages, costs, fees, and interest

Arntz v. Raymond James Financial
favorable

Bonebrake v. Wachovia
Favorable

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Associations

National Academy of Arbitrators
Member
2007 - Present

Labor and Employment Relations Association
President NW Chapter
1998 - 1999

King County Dispute Reolution Center
Board Member
1997 - 2001

Labor and Employment Relations Association
Board of Directors
1993 - 2000

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Distinguished Service Award
King County Dispute Resolution Center
2000

WSNA Leadership Award
WSNA
1992

Publications

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Journal
David Gaba & J. L. Spray, Disregarding the Manifest Disregard of the Law Standard Under the Federal Arbitration Act
2010

PIABA Bar Journal
Equitable Defenses Under State Blue Sky Law
2009

WA Public Employment Contract Language Guide
WA Public Employment Contract Language Guide
1999

Speaking Engagements

PIABA Conference
Litigating with small broker dealers
2009

PIABA Securities conference
Litigating with broker-dealers who have insurance policies.
2008

Franchising
Franchising and Securities
2007

Understanding Financial Statements
Securities
2006

Liability of Representing Financial Interests
Securities Litigation
2006

Securities Litigation
Securities
2005

Section Meeting
Securities Fraud
2005

FMCS Conference
Interest Arbitration
2002

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (9)

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Maury Kroontje

Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gaba works very diligently for his clients in the area of securities and investment fraud. His roughly twenty years of experience in this area is impressive and hard to match."

Paul Rundle

Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse David Gaba. I am an attorney with over 20 years experience handling diverse litigation matters. I have known David professionally and personally for nearly a decade, and am impressed with his skills, and with the depth and breadth of his knowledge within his areas of practice."

Joseph Morton

Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Jan 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Dave has an exceptional understanding of securities and investment fraud. This area is complex and the legal proceedures are different than a standard litigation case. He works hard for his clients and tries to get them the best results. He is one of the good guys and I have no reservations in recommending him to anyone."

John Bender

Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a good friend and a great resource"

J. Spray

Securities and investment fraud Attorney | May 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gaba is knowledgeable and proficient in his work."

Brian Fresonke

Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Apr 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dave professionally for over 15 years and I am familiar with his sucess as a litigator. If you need to sue a stockbroker, Dave is the man to see. I recommend Dave to anyone who has lost money due to securities fraud."

Christopher Vick

Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Apr 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I send any clients with brokerage or investment fraud issues to Dave. He has a unique regulatory background as well as more experience in handling this kind of case than any other lawyer I know."

James Barbee

Securities and investment fraud Attorney | Apr 20
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a hard working, efficient and skilled trial attorney."

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