Law Offices of Steve A. Buchwalter, P.C.

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Law Firm Overview

STEVE A. BUCHWALTER is a sole practitioner with an efficient and knowledgeable support staff focusing almost exclusively in the area of securities law, and business and corporate law formation and litigation. Approximately eighty-five percent (85%) of his practice is devoted to litigation of securities law matters. He is a graduate of University of LaVerne College of Law and was admitted to the bar inCalifornia (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit (1993). Prior to founding the Law Offices of Steve A. Buchwalter, P.C., he formerly worked at Investors Arbitration Services, Inc. as a staff attorney. In addition, he was a Licensed Commodity Trading Advisor and Stockbroker.

Considered an expert in his field, Mr. Buchwalter has appeared before the United States Senate, at their request, to testify regarding stockbroker practices. In addition, he has conducted numerous presentations on securities law matters to a wide audience.

Mr. Buchwalter represents individuals, corporations and non-profit corporations. His diverse experience has enabled him to successfully resolve over 400 cases. Mr. Buchwalter's experience as an arbitrator with Investors Arbitration Services has assisted him in both resolving and litigating disputes between stockbrokers and customers, and between different broker dealers.

In addition to securities law, Mr. Buchwalter practices in the area of business and corporate law formation and litigation. His extensive experience in litigation has assisted him in favorably resolving matters related to businesses and corporations.

Mr. Buchwalter's commitment to helping his clients on a case-by-case basis is evident by his work ethic. From helping investors recover investment losses due to broker misconduct (e.g., churning, misrepresentation, and negligence) to assisting businesses with legal formation and resolving business disputes, the Law Offices of Steve A. Buchwalter, P.C. is a law firm of commitment, dedication and integrity.

Involvement in civil affairs is important to Mr. Buchwalter's philosophy of life. Currently for 2002 and 2003, he is the honorary chairman for the national Republican Congressional Committee Business Advisory Council.

Areas of Practice

• Securities (Investment Dispute) Litigation and Arbitration 75%
• Business and Civil Litigation 20%
• Regulatory Enforcement
• Arbitration
• International Dispute Resolution
• Joint Ventures
• Secured Transactions
• Formation & Business Planning
• Joint Ventures
• Partnerships
• Age Discrimination
• Disability & Illness Discrimination
• Disability & Illness Discrimination
• Americans with Disabilities Act -- Employee
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- Employee
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- Employee
• Employment Discrimination -- Employee
• Wage & Hour Laws -- Employee
• Federal Appellate Practice
• State Appellate Practice
• State Trial Practice
• US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• Other Professionals Malpractice
• Other Professionals Malpractice
• Commodities
• Private Placements
• Public Offerings
• Securities Fraud & Insider Trading
• Securities Regulation

Honors and Awards

• Expert witness - United States Senate, 2000
• Largest California Judgment (4.2 Billion), 2009

Classes and Seminars

• Confirming and Vacating Arbitration Awards, PIABA, 2009

Representative Cases

• Parada v. Superior Court, 176 Cal.App.4th 1554 (Ca. Appellate 2009)
• Provincio v. WMA Securities, 125 Cal.App.4th 1028 (CA. Appellate 2005)

Ancillary Businesses

• Licensed Commodity Trading Advisor

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Collections, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Employment, Franchising, Labor, Litigation & Appeals