Joel Ewusiak

Joel has handled a wide range of legal matters for both plaintiffs and defendants since he began practicing law in 2001. Joel focuses his law practice in two main areas: securities and investment arbitration and litigation, and commercial litigation. In the securities and investment area, Joel represents investors, agents, brokers and broker-dealers in customer and industry disputes involving suitability, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, and negligent supervision. In the area of commercial litigation, Joel represents clients in state and federal court disputes involving breach of contract, life insurance, and negligence. For more information, please visit www.ewusiaklaw.com.

Stetson University College of Law

J.D. | Law

1998 - 2001

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

West Virginia University

B.A. | Political Science

1994 - 1998

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Owner

Ewusiak Law, P.A.

2014 - Current

Owner

Ewusiak & Roberts, P.A.

2011 - 2014

Shareholder

Forizs & Dogali, P.A.

2003 - 2011

Top Rated Securities Litigation Attorney in Tampa, FL

Florida Super Lawyers

2020

Florida State Bar  # 509361

Member

2001 - Current

Florida

Since 2001

• Contingent Fees
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Hourly rate depends on nature of dispute. Deposit toward fees and costs is required.

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Stockbroker & Investment Fraud

Securities Law

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Q. If I feel like my broker is making trades that aren't in my best interest, can I request that my account be audited by a

1 May 2017

A: Most likely, your current securities broker and brokerage firm will not send your account to a third party for an audit, if you make such a request. However, you may independently consult with another securities broker or lawyer to get an opinion on whether the trades are suitable in light of your investment objectives, financial circumstances, and risk tolerance. Most securities lawyers, like myself, will provide a free consultation to determine whether you have a claim against the securities broker and brokerage firm.

Q. What's the best way to check a broker's credentials?

28 April 2017

A: For free, FINRA Broker Check is your best bet. The report will show education, employment, and complaint history for licensed brokers: https://brokercheck.finra.org/

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