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.
- 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
- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Investors are generally represented on a contingency basis.
- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- English
- Sole Practitioner
- Steve Buchwalter Law Offices
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- Staff Attorney
- Investors Arbitration Services, Inc
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- University of La Verne College of Law
- J.D. (1993)
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- Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA)
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- California State Bar # 168501
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- Confirming and Vacating Arbitration Awards
- PIABA
- 2009
- Q. Can I file a Case Management Report for an expert assignment in Unlimited Civil Case?
- A: James is right in that this appears to be a complex issue. However, based on the limited information in your question, I assume you had an arbitration and prevailed. it also appears that the court confirmed your arbitration award and issued a judgment. Now, the other side wants the court to reconsider its previous rulings. Courts are not very receptive to those types of motions. The ability of a court to change its mind is limited. The other side needs to present new facts or law that was not available at the time of the original decision. You can request sanctions under CCP 1008 if there are no new facts or law. If you were represented by an attorney in your original confirmation proceeding, ... Read More
- 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
