Referrals from Attorneys and Professional Advisors
Mazer Law Firm P.C. accepts referrals from attorneys and professional advisors involving broker misconduct, investment fraud, unsuitable investment recommendations, and FINRA arbitration matters.
Referring counsel can expect prompt evaluation, direct communication, and disciplined case handling. Investment-loss matters require technical knowledge of industry rules, suitability standards, and arbitration procedure. These cases are handled with a litigation mindset from the outset.
This page is intended for attorneys and professionals seeking experienced co-counsel or referral placement in investment-related matters.
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Types of Matters Accepted
The firm regularly evaluates and accepts matters involving:
• Unsuitable investment recommendations
• Non-traded REIT losses
• Private placement and alternative investment losses
• Broker misrepresentation or omissions
• Concentration claims
• Elder financial exploitation involving financial professionals
• Failure to supervise claims against brokerage firms
• FINRA arbitration proceedings
Cases involving bank-affiliated broker-dealers and dual-capacity representatives are also evaluated.
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FINRA Arbitration and Securities Experience
Most investor disputes are governed by FINRA arbitration agreements. These proceedings require familiarity with:
• FINRA Code of Arbitration Procedure
• Suitability standards
• Damages modeling and loss calculations
• Expert coordination
• Arbitrator selection strategy
The firm prepares each case as if it will proceed to final hearing, even where early resolution is anticipated.
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Co-Counsel and Referral Fee Structure
Referrals and co-counsel arrangements are handled in strict compliance with applicable ethical rules.
For Alabama matters, referral fee arrangements are governed by:
Alabama Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(e)
(Division of Fees Between Lawyers Not in the Same Firm)
Any fee division is:
• Confirmed in writing
• Proportional to services performed or based on joint responsibility
• Fully disclosed to and consented to by the client
For multi-state referrals, the firm ensures compliance with the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct in the relevant jurisdiction.
Where appropriate, referring counsel may:
• Remain involved as co-counsel
• Transition the matter fully
• Maintain client relationship continuity
Each matter is evaluated individually.
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Multi-State Referrals
The firm regularly evaluates matters arising in:
• Alabama
• Georgia
• Tennessee
• The Florida Panhandle
Where required, the firm associates with licensed local counsel in compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
Referral inquiries from out-of-state counsel are welcome.
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Professional Standards
All matters are handled in accordance with:
• Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct
• FINRA procedural rules
• Applicable state securities statutes
Client confidentiality and professional discretion are paramount.
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Referral Submission Process
To discuss a potential referral:
• Call directly: (205) 907-9570
• Email: glenn@mazerlawfirmpc.com
• Or use the secure intake form linked below
Initial evaluations are confidential and without obligation.
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Closing
Professional referrals are treated with respect, discretion, and urgency.
Turning Financial Betrayal Into Justice.