Steve Buchwalter has been protecting investors in Southern California for over 25 years. He advocates for individuals, non-profits and corporations in Securities Law, Arbitration & Mediation, and Stockbroker & Investment Fraud matters. Additionally, he assists businesses with legal formation and legal disputes.
Steve brings unique insight and understanding to his representation as a former licensed commodity trading adviser and stockbroker. Recognized as an expert in his field, he has successfully resolved over 400 cases. In 2009, Steve received the largest California judgement of 4.2 billion for his client.
Steve is dedicated to providing legal representation with commitment and integrity. Contact Steve today for a free consultation to see how he can help you.
- University of La Verne College of Law
- J.D. (1993)
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- Sole Practitioner
- Steve Buchwalter Law Offices
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- Staff Attorney
- Investors Arbitration Services, Inc
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- Confirming and Vacating Arbitration Awards
- PIABA
- 2009
- Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA)
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- California State Bar # 168501
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- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Investors are generally represented on a contingency basis.
- Securities Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- English
- Q. Can a securities lawyer help with E-Trade account restrictions due to multiple failed fund transfers and margin call issues in California?
- A: A lawyer will not be able to help you. In fact, it may make matters worse. ETrade as a private company can do business with whomever they want and under any circumstances they choose, unless those circumstances violate a law or rule. You can either jump through their hoops, or transfer your account elsewhere.
- Q. Etsy shop suspended over unlisted policy violation. How to appeal?
- A: I think the better question is why would you continue to appeal instead of just taking them up on their offer to reinstate for a promise of not breaking the law in the future. Your best case scenario is that, after a lot of time and effort, you win your appeal and your shop gets reinstated. That's what you've been offered right now. Worst case scenario is that the State Department finds out and asserts that you're trafficking in prohibited goods. They subpoena ETSY and obtain an offer from them to reinstate you if you promise not to do so in the future. An offer that you refused. They may think that you intended to traffic in prohibited goods and you weren't going to ... Read More
- Q. How to cash out Argonaut Insurance Company shares from 1957 now owned by Teledyne.
- A: Generally speaking, that's what Broker-Dealers do (stockbrokerage firms). give a large firm a call and ask to speak to a broker and tell him what you need. If you open an account with them for the proceeds, they'll usually do it for free. If you have problems, you can always re-post here.