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Ross David Carmel
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Ross is an experienced securities and commercial litigator and founding partner of Carmel, Milazzo & DiChiara. Ross has significant experience representing public and private companies, start-ups, brokers, broker-dealers, and investors in all aspects of securities and commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. Ross regularly appears before state and federal courts, arbitration tribunals, and regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”).
Ross has extensive experience arbitrating customer and industry disputes before FINRA where he handled hundreds of cases throughout the United States. Ross tried numerous cases to verdict where he successfully defended customer complaints and prosecuted claims, including a recent decision, which awarded over $1.5 million dollars in damages.
Ross regularly assists and advises brokers and broker-dealers in all aspects of broker-dealer compliance, including both SEC and FINRA rules and regulations, helping them navigate through the ever evolving regulatory landscape. In addition, Ross is an accomplished commercial litigator with a focus on complex securities and employment litigations. He is experienced in business disputes, business divorces, employer-employee compensation disputes, and determinations of employee/independent contractor status before the Department of Labor and the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division.
Ross also advises entrepreneurs and start-ups from entity formation, to funding, to exit, acting as outside general counsel to many small and medium sized businesses.
Ross is a pragmatist, believing in cost-effective and practical solutions for his clients.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Securities and Investment Fraud
30%
18 years
Arbitration
25%
18 years
Litigation
20%
18 years
Securities Offerings
15%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-600 per hour
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
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Posted by Lori | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Would hire again!
Our company used Mr. Carmel in a dispute with the Department of Labor. He was professional, respectful and was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had. We would absolutely hire Mr. Carmel in the future.
Ross David Carmel's Lawyer Endorsements
"What impresses me most about Ross, beyond his mastery of his legal field, is his genuine care and concern for his clients and their legal issues. You would be hard pressed to find a more diligent, aggressive and ethical advocate."
"Ross is extremely passionate about his craft and is a dedicated counselor for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking representation in the fields of corporate law, litigation, securities and investment law and ADR."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ross on a number of matters. He is a tenacious advocate who provides thoughtful counsel."
"Ross is a highly knowledgeable attorney, and is very proactive towards getting his clients' needs met. I highly recommend him for any securities litigation matters, as well as, general commercial litigation matters."
"I would absolutely endorse Ross. We have not only worked together closely, but have know one another for years. He is an impeccable attorney who always puts his client's needs first."
"Ross is a top lawyer in New York City. Always prepared and always does a stellar job."
"I have found Ross to be a knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced attorney. Ross' superior knowledge of issues that arise in securities and investment related disputes, along with his aggressive, yet pragmatic, approach to litigation and dispute resolution, allow him to achieve the best possible results for his clients."
"I had the pleasure of working with Ross for years (and prior to that, we were classmates in law school) and I am proud to call him a good friend. Ross's loyalty and interpersonal skills are unparalleled, which make him a treat to work with (from a client and co-counsel perspective) and allow for him to get the most out of dealings with opposing counsel and arbitrators/the court. Moreover, Ross has a tremendous work ethic and knowledge of the law and has a successful history working on challenging cases. I can also say from personal experience that Ross does not treat cases as mere work or billable hours, but is personally invested in seeking favorable outcomes for his clients - a trait we sadly need more of in the industry. It is for those reasons and more that I enthusiastically endorse him for those in need of legal assistance on matters pertaining to securities and investment fraud."
"Ross is a fantastic attorney, very knowledgeable, hands on and great to work with. I would always recommend him."
Rebecca Cusick
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Ross Carmel for securities litigation and arbitration and general commercial matters. RC is not only a fantastic attorney, but a wonderful person who puts his clients first at all times. I endorse him without hesitation."
Deanna Clark-Esposito
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ross is a top notch attorney with vast experience in litigating securities and investment broker/dealer allegations of wrong doing. He's also great with strategizing and above all a nice guy."
"What makes Ross unique and an exceptional lawyer is his broad knowledge of the securities industry especially the regulation of broker-dealers by the SEC and FINRA. I have worked with Ross on both securities offerings and FINRA arbitrations and I am always impressed by his knowledge and preparation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Christopher Milazzo
Litigation lawyer
Deanna Clark-Esposito
International law lawyer
Peter Dichiara
Securities offerings lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2008
Cali, Academic Excellence in Trial Practice
Work Experience
2013 - 2016
Attorney, Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Alonso, Andalkar & Facher PC
Associations
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
American Arbitration Association; Case No: 01-17-0001-3167
Clients were awarded over $10,000,000 in damages, including $6,000,000 in punitive damages,
FINRA Case No: 14-02823
Represented Claimant who was awarded $1,527,728.91 plus interest at the rate of 9% per annum.
FINRA Case No: 12-02409
Represented two Respondents, and successfully received decision which denied Claimant's claims in their entirety. In addition, the allegations were successfully expunged from clients' FINRA CRD and BrokerCheck.
FINRA Case No: 12-03062
Represented Respondent and successfully received decision denying Claimants' claims in their entirety.
FINRA Case No: 09-07148
Client awarded $272,501.71, plus interest and attorneys’ fees.
Education
2008
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
State University of New York at Buffalo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
WeWork Lunchtime Education Series
Securities Offerings for Startups
Publications
2016
InvestmentNews.com
The DOL fiduciary rule's effect on small broker-dealers
2016
Wealthmanagement.com
Crowdfunding Is a Crowd Failure
Languages
English
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