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Sara Hanley

Sara Hanley

Hanley Law
  • Securities Law, Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
  • Florida, North Carolina
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Biography

Attorney Hanley has focused her practice on representing investors nationwide who have lost their savings and retirement funds as a result of their brokerage accounts being mishandled. Attorney Hanley represents investors in claims against their brokers, broker dealers, investment advisors, financial advisors, and insurance companies. Attorney Hanley is experienced in providing representation for investors who have been the victims of financial fraud, negligence and unsuitable investments. Attorney Hanley has experience in prosecuting claims against the major Wall Street brokerage firms.

Attorney Hanley has extensive experience in the areas of securities litigation and arbitration, including securities class actions, numerous arbitrations and trials, mediations, and settlements of claims on behalf of investors. Attorney Hanley also serves as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the National Futures Association (“NFA”). Attorney Hanley is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the United States District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Attorney Hanley is duly licensed to practice law in both Florida and North Carolina and represents clients in FINRA arbitration nationwide. Attorney Hanley graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and attended law school at Nova Southeastern University, Shephard Broad School of Law where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Throughout her legal career Attorney Hanley has dedicated numerous hours to the community by working on both political campaigns as well as providing legal services to non-profit organizations. Attorney Hanley has been featured in various publications including Bloomberg Business, Financial and Economic News, Investment News, Lawyers Weekly, and the Law Journal.

Practice Areas
Securities Law
Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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North Carolina
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11th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
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United States District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Stoltmann Law Offices
Current
Owner
Hanley Law
- Current
Of Counsel
Woodward, Pires and Lombardo, P.A.
- Current
Partner
Law Offices of Place & Hanley, LLC
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Education
Nova Southeastern University
J.D. (2007)
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.S. (2003)
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Awards
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
PIABA Outstanding Service Award
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (“PIABA”)
Professional Associations
Collier County Bar Association
Member
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United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Member
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Collier County Women's Bar Association
Member
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA")
Arbitrator
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Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Member
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National Futures Association ("NFA")
Arbitrator
- Current
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United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Member
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The Florida Bar  # 0107508
Member
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Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Bar Journal Editorial Board
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Member
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North Carolina State Bar  # 36792
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
John Thomas Financial: The Other Side of Wall Street
Bloomberg Businessweek Market & Finance
Red Bull-Fed Brokers Stand as John THomas Draws Scrutiny
Bloomberg
VA Surrenders after Hartford Bowed Out
Investment News
Pro Bono Networking
Law Journal Newsletter
Effectively Manage Your Practice Online By Leveraging Technology
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Special Focus: Practice Management and Techonology- Effectively Manage Your Practice Online by Leveraging Technology
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Speaking Engagements
Women & Divorce, Women & Divorce Seminar, Pinehurst North Carolian
Websites & Blogs
Website
Sara Hanley's Website Profile
Website
Stoltmann Law Offices Website
Blog
Hanley Law
Blog
Securities Fraud Attorneys Blog
Contact & Map
Hanley Law
3200 Tamiami Trail N #200
Naples, FL 34103
Telephone: (239) 649-0050
Cell: (239) 877-4330
Fax: (239) 649-7342
Stoltmann Law Offices
Chicago Office
161 N Clark St
16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 332-4200
Fax: (312) 332-4201
Stoltmann Law Offices
Barrington Office
600 Hart Rd
#115
Barrington, IL 60010
Telephone: (312) 332-4200
Fax: (312) 332-4201
Stoltmann Law Offices
Downers Grove Office
5117 Main St
#9
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Telephone: (312) 332-4200
Fax: (312) 332-4201