Fort Lauderdale, FL SEC defense attorney David R. Chase talks about what makes his firm different and the types of cases they handle. He describes how his firm differs from other law firms because of his prior experience in the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He notes that his time at the SEC gave him firsthand insight into how the agency thinks, investigates cases, negotiates settlements, and prosecutes violations. He emphasizes that he uses this inside knowledge to benefit his clients and effectively protect their interests throughout an SEC investigation.

He also points out that his clients have direct access to him from the beginning of an investigation through its conclusion. He explains that his firm does not rely on junior associates to handle cases while learning on the job, allowing clients to work directly with an experienced and seasoned SEC defense attorney throughout the process. He further notes that his firm uses a transparent flat-fee structure so clients know the cost of their legal representation upfront, unlike larger firms where the total legal fees may not be known until an investigation concludes.

He emphasizes that SEC investigations are the firm’s core focus and that the firm handles a broad range of federal securities matters. This includes insider trading investigations, which are a particular focus of the practice, as well as Ponzi scheme defense, stock manipulation cases such as spoofing, investment adviser and broker-dealer misconduct charges, securities offering fraud, and other alleged violations of federal securities laws. He also notes that his firm handles Department of Justice investigations that proceed in parallel with SEC investigations, as well as FINRA investigations.