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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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B-D Corner: FINRA Proposes Simplified Expungement for Reps Not Named in Arbitration

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FINRA announced this week it is requesting comment on proposed express procedures that would permit registered representatives who are the "subject of" allegations of sales practice violations made in arbitration claims (but are not named as actual parties to the arbitration) to seek expungement. So-called "subject of" allegations are reported to FINRA's Central Registration Depository ("CRD") system on Forms U4 and U5 in the same way that customer complaint is reported. Under FINRA's current code, these "unnamed persons" have three arduous options to have this information expunged from their CRD records:
  • asking their current or former firm that is a party to the arbitration to request expungement on their behalf;
  • seeking to intervene in the arbitration filed by the customer; or
  • initiating a new arbitration case in which the unnamed person requests expungement relief and names the customer or firm as the respondent.
The Regulatory Notice summarizes the difficulties with these options: In many cases: (1) it is unfair to the unnamed person to rely on the current or former firm to request expungement because their interest are not aligned; (2) intervening in the arbitration could unnecessarily expose the unnamed person to liability; and (3) requiring a new arbitration case naming the customer or the firm as respondent results in additional unnecessary expense to the customer or firm. The proposed rules provide a streamlined option for unnamed persons to seek expungement. Under the proposal, FINRA notifies the unnamed person in writing when a member firm reports to the CRD system that the rep is the subject of the arbitration (though not named) and provides the rep with a copy of the statement of the claim. If the representative wishes to seek expungement she must submit a signed "Notice of Intent to File" form within 180 days. Once the underlying claim has concluded the representative is again notified by FINRA and has 60 days to file an " In re" statement of claim seeking expungement, as well as a Submission Agreement and nonrefundable fee of $750. The expungement would then proceed before a single public arbitrator (from the underlying action if possible) with limited discovery in the arbitrator's discretion. Once the proceeding is concluded, the unnamed representative would then petition for a court order directing expungement (and naming FINRA) or confirming the arbitration award pursuant to Rule 2080. The comment period for the proposed rule expires May 21, 2012. For additional information about the proposal please contact the Jacko Law Group at (619)298-2880.

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