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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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With offices in San Diego and San Francisco, Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”) provides expert witness consulting services across California—and nationwide. Our expert witness consultant Michelle Jacko combines her in-depth knowledge of the securities and investment industries with well-honed presentation skills. Her credibility and knowledge are essential assets in high-stakes litigation and arbitration.

Meet Our Expert Witness Lawyers

David M. Sobel, Esq., Broker-Dealer Expert, FINRA Specialist

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David M. Sobel plays a key role in cases related to FINRA compliance examinations and investigations. He has extensive experience in securities litigation and alternative dispute resolution, broker-dealer compliance issues, and enforcement cases at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), AMEX, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and FINRA.

Mr. Sobel’s career experience includes:

  • FINRA arbitrator & enforcement hearing panelist
  • Former chairman of the FINRA Small Firm Advisory Board
  • Two term FINRA District 10 Committee Member
  • Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Abel/Noser Corp, a FINRA/NYSE member broker-dealer for 10 years
  • Floor broker at the New York Stock Exchange for nearly a decade
  • President of his own NYSE member firm, Ampro Securities, Inc.
  • Senior equity trader/market maker for Trimark Securities
  • Former chairman of the National Association of Independent Broker-Dealers (NAIBD)
  • Former board member of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP)
  • Featured in professional publications such as Compliance Reporter, Traders Magazine, Dow Jones Newswire & Institutional Investor News
  • Speaker at national industry conferences, including those by FINRA, NSCP, NAIBD, the Strategy Institute & the National Regulatory Services (NRS)
  • Author of “Your Relationship with FINRA,” a chapter featured in the publication Modern Compliance Best Practices for Securities & Finance & Editorial Advisory Board member of the same.

Michelle L. Jacko, Esq., Managing Partner

Michelle L. Jacko, Esq

Michelle L. Jacko is the Managing Partner and CEO of JLG. She also is the CEO and founder of Core Compliance & Legal Services Inc., a compliance consultation firm. Ms. Jacko has extensive in-house and industry experience in forming investment advisory firms, developing, surveying, and testing compliance programs, regulatory examinations, drafting contracts, transitions, and mergers. She has served as an expert in areas involving Regulation S-P, performance advertising, and securities, and she actively presents on topics such as cybersecurity compliance for financial institutions, managing risks, fiduciary and disclosure obligations, and SEC examinations.

Ms. Jacko’s career experience includes:

  • Serving as Vice President of Compliance and Branch Manager of the Home Office Supervision team at LPL Financial
  • Serving as Legal Counsel of Investments and Chief Compliance Officer at First American Trust, FSB
  • Serving as Compliance Manager at Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management
  • Working as Compliance Officer for PIM Financial Services, Inc.
  • Speaking at conferences across the U.S. on topics pertaining to investment advisers
  • Contributing to notable industry journals on an array of investment-related legal topics
  • Serving on the editorial advisory board for the Wolters Kluwer publication Practical Compliance and Risk Management for the Securities Industry
  • Acting as Vice Chair of Education and Member of the Corporations Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California
  • Former Advisory Board Co-Chair and Member of the Business & Corporate Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association
  • Two-time former board member of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP)
  • Achieving the Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP) designation by the NSCP
  • Serving as a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitrator

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