ARBITRATION - What to do after your broker screws you?

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ARBITRATION - What to do after your broker screws you?

An SI Board Since April 1998

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Emcee: Jethro	Type: Unmoderated

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All stock brokerage firms require that disputes be settled by arbitration. The wording is in the agreement you signed when you opened your account. But, once your broker has taken advantage of you and refuses to listen to reason, what do you do next?

Thoughts from anyone who has gone through the process or who is thinking about it would be appreciated. How do you find an attorney who's experienced in this? Has anyone had a good experience with a particular lawyer? What are the pros and cons of self-representation? What's the best organization to serve as arbitrator, if the investor has a choice? Do you have to travel to New York to do this?

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9	Thanks for the response. It was very helpful. Regards, Euan	Euan Hayward	-	11/13/1998
8	A six-year limitations period is imposed by the rules of many Self-Regulatory O	William B. Lowrance	-	11/12/1998
7	Does anyone know if there is a statute of limitations on arbitration? Also, can	Euan Hayward	-	11/11/1998
6	I am signing on with Net Futures an introducing firm for lfg a commodity compa	Capital Ridge	-	8/26/1998
5	I'd recommend a book called "Represent Yourself In Court" by Nolo	jawd	-	4/13/1998
4	JLA, Thanks very much for your thoughts. I'll E-mail you.	Jethro	-	4/12/1998
3	Bill, my broker is Salomon Smith Barney (SSB). I don't mind discussing spe	Jethro	-	4/12/1998
2	Were you screwed by your broker? Who was your broker. I happen to have an Arbit	William B. Lowrance	-	4/12/1998
1	I know of several people who have had a good experience with Steven Fuller, Esq	jlallen	-	4/11/1998

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