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Our Firm

A PARTNER IN YOUR LONG-TERM SUCCESS

A Strategic Partnership to Navigate the Intricate Demands of the Industry

Nationwide, JLG has a track record for delivering exemplary results to unique and complex legal issues. We view every client relationship as a strategic partnership to navigate the intricate demands of the industry. When you work with JLG, you receive comprehensive legal services—from formation to sale or succession, to employment law and intellectual property counsel. From JLG, you will receive personalized attention, responsiveness, legal advice, and documents tailored to your unique needs.

Jacko Law Group provides transactional and litigation support for securities and business law matters, focusing on investment advisers, broker-dealers, private funds, M&A transactions and matters before the SEC, state, and FINRA.

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Our Team

Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”) is a dedicated team of professionals with extensive expertise in the securities, corporate and financial industries. From SEC regulatory exams and investment adviser counsel to private equity concerns and general corporate counsel, our team is well-equipped to provide the sophisticated legal insight and advocacy our clients require.

Michelle L. Jacko, Esq.

Managing Partner and CEO

Michelle L. Jacko, Esq. is the Managing Partner and CEO of Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”), ... Read more

Dharmi C. Mehta, Esq.

Junior Partner

Dharmi Cookie Mehta is a Junior Partner at Jacko Law Group, P.C. She focuses her practic... Read more

Abbas Mahvash, Esq.

Senior Associate

Mr. Abbas Mahvash is a Senior Associate at Jacko Law Group, PC, where he focuses his pra... Read more

Steven Goldstein, Esq.

Counsel

Steven Goldstein serves as Counsel at Jacko Law Group, PC, where he provides strategic l... Read more

Why Jacko Law Group?

Authority in Regulatory Law

Trusted leaders in securities, regulatory, and compliance law

Strategically Aligned for Success

Personalized legal strategies for your unique journey

Protecting Against Regulatory Pitfalls

Vigilant oversight to safeguard your investments

Accelerating Your Growth

Legal expertise to drive business expansion

What Clients Are Saying

“With the complexity in our business and ongoing regulatory transformation,  Jacko Law Group has been the one constant for our firm. They have been our compliance and securities attorneys for many years and have consistently provided sound advice to keep us one step ahead in the ever-changing securities industry. We know that having great partners is a key to success, and Jacko Law Group has proven time and time again to be one of those partners!

DEAN ZAYED

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Jacko Law Group is a valued business partner of our organization providing expert advice and practical guidance within our industry – professional counsel that we depend on.

CHRISTOPHER MERCADO

THE FINANCIAL SERVICES NETWORK

The Jacko Law Group (JLG) has been a partner of our firm since 2007. We heavily rely on and trust their advice and counsel. Their CEO and Managing Partner, Michelle Jacko, is an ally and asset to our business. Her intellect and pulse on dealing with regulators and the ever-changing industry has been instrumental to our company’s success for over a decade. The attorneys and professional team at JLG are professional, efficient, reliable and most importantly forward-thinking. Over the years, JLG has served as an extension of our team, working alongside us and providing counsel as we continue to achieve growth and success.

JLG CLIENT

09.03.19

“We have been working with and relying on the advice and counsel of JLG and their talented attorneys for many years. Michelle Jacko is a trusted and well-known industry thought-leader whose professionalism, depth and breadth of knowledge and reliability have been instrumental in our growth and success over the years. It is also apparent when working with anyone on her team, that each shares her discipline, integrity and passion for the work they do. As an SEC registered investment adviser operating as a small business, Michelle and her team have essentially served as an extension of our legal and compliance staff giving us the bandwidth to tackle all of the issues we face with confidence.”

NICOLE DRAGOO

CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Alan Markfeld
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Dharmi is an excellent securities lawyer who understands the law as it pertains to these cases. She is extremely proactive and represents her clients well. I highly recommend Jacko and Dharmi.
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Danielle Martin
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I’ve had the privilege of working closely with this firm in my role as Chief Compliance Officer and I can confidently say they are an exceptional compliance partner. Their depth of experience is immediately evidentand they bring a level of practical knowledge. What I truly enjoy is their ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into plain English, often using real, everyday examples that make implementation far more manageable. They are also incredibly responsive and reliable. In a field where timing matters, their prompt communication and thoughtful guidance have been invaluable. If you’re looking for a compliance attorney who combines expertise, clarity, and professionalism, I highly recommend them.
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Curt Rocca
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Michelle and the team at Jacko Law Group have helped guide through a variety of critical circumstances as we ventured through the uncharted and unfamiliar territory of becoming and successfully operating as an RIA. I have particularly appreciated Michelle's personal involvement and genuine caring about us and our organization. She has been responsive and her counsel has been consistently on-point and helpful. She artfully guided us through our initial filing process and first SEC exam process - which went very well. Very grateful to Michelle and her team.
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Nicholas Di Paolo
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Michelle and her team were excellent to work with, front to back. They helped me to understand the challenges ahead and were always proactive in their consultation through every step of my transition. JLG truly know the wealth management industry very well and did a great job of understanding the challenges unique to my business. Without them, I can confidently say I would not have felt as comfortable through the transition as I did. Fortunately, that's not something that stops there - Michelle and her team have kept in touch to ensure that I'm on top of certain administrative issues, trends, and simply showing me that they care about my business and success. I look forward to continuing to work with them for many years to come.
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Margery Neis
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Dharmi Mehta was extremely helpful when my business partner and I transitioned to a new RIA firm. She and her staff were all very professional. Her guidance during our transition was invaluable. I highly recommend Dharmi and Jacko Law Group.
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Joseph Burwell
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Dharmi and Amandeep were a delight to work with. They assisted me with a claim and stuck with me the entire way through. Dharmi's advice was invaluable, and I was most impressed by her clear and professional communication. From beginning-to-end, both Dharmi and Amandeep kept me well informed. Their entire team are proud of their work and rightfully so. Thank you!
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Faruk Jaffer
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My mentor once told me that a good attorney is worth their weight in gold — and that couldn't be more true of Michelle and Amanda. Their expertise, professionalism, and responsiveness were top notch every step of the way. It's rare to find legal partners who are not only sharp and thorough, but also genuinely invested in your success. I’m grateful for their guidance and highly recommend them to anyone seeking trusted legal counsel.
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It is my great Privilege to share my Review of what Atty Dharmi Mehta of Jacko Law Group did for me and by extension for my family. From the first time complimentary conversation we had having spoken to several other Lawyers ,l knew she was the right person for the Job .Because of her background as a former RR ,she was professional,kind, Empathetic,listened and was focused on fighting for me. From a potential of been terminated with cause ,l was able to walk away with a clean U5 with a validation that l did nothing wrong except what was in the best Interest of my clients. I hope nobody ever has to go through what l have Experienced, but if you do ,you want Dharmi Mehta beside you .Rest assured your service Deserve 10 stars but this forum only allows 5. Me and my family are forever grateful and will make sure that any RR who needs an advocate will know about you . Everistus Etafo
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Karen Althaus
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I have worked with Jacko Law Group for 2 different business situations that necessitated an attorney. In both cases, the team was very thorough & competent. Their attention to our situation and the extra effort they put into our case(s) was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Jacko Law Group!