Law Firm Overview

Timothy J. Dennin, P.C. is an AV rated law firm that has consistently been selected to appear in the National Bar Register of Preeminent lawyers for attorneys who practice securities law. Representing investors in cases concerning violations of the securities laws, fraud, misrepresentation, unsuitability, churning, unauthorized trading and derivative shareholder suits, the firm has secured a nation-wide reputation for its strong advocacy in investor rights. Cases in which the firm has represented investors have attracted national attention. Mr. Dennin has been quoted in leading newspapers and periodicals including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Law Journal, U.S.A. Today, The Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Investmentnews.com, and Forbes Magazine and has appeared as a guest speaker on Bloomberg News.

The firm's focus on security litigation stems from Mr. Dennin's extensive background as an attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. and as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County, New York. That same dedication and commitment that were brought to the United States and local government offices, is now invested in his private practice. Since 1990, Mr. Dennin has advised investors in cases concerning hedge funds, collateralized debt obligations, limited partnerships, private placements, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Securities as well as other affairs concerning financial investments.

The firm's implementation of the industry's most advanced computer research and securities tracking systems ensure preeminent research and preparation for its cases. Through the integration of this knowledge, with the insight of experience, fact-intensive cases are the focus. Tenacity, combined with integrity, are at work in deposition, discovery and testimony - creating a case that poses all vital facts and responds with conviction to opposing rebuttals.

What makes Timothy J. Dennin, P.C. a superior law firm is its commitment to each individual client. Dennin is personally involved in all decisions, litigations and arbitrations.

Areas of Practice

• Securities Law
• Arbitration
• Securities Broker-Dealer Disputes
• Securities Fraud
• Securities Fraud Class Actions
• Securities Litigation

Honors and Awards

• Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell and Listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Published Works

• "Chopping the Chop Shop," Securities Arbitration Handbook, Practicing Law Institute, 1997
• "The Ramifications of U.S. v. Vogel Fertilizer", 5 St. John's University, Tax Forum, No. 1, 1983

Classes and Seminars

• Faculty Member, Securities Arbitration, Practicing Law Institute

Representative Clients

• City of Richmond VA
• The Benjamin Companies

Representative Cases

• Jeffrey B. Sciallo et al. v. Tyco International Ltd. et al., Civil Action No. 03-1354-B
• Lyons v. Merrill Lynch and Phua Young, Case #03-04172
• David and Jonathan Libman v. David Garfinkel, First Montauk Securities Corp. et.al., NASD No. 03-02094
• Naomi Sayegh v. J. Peter Ricketts, Ameritrade, Inc., Ameritrade Holding, Corp., and Accutrade, Inc., NASD No. 02-00652
• Nationwide Life Insurance Company v. Helen Constans Christopher Rutland and Barbara Grahams, Index No. 01 CIV 3320 (DRD)
• Carmine and Mary Ricca v. Adam Sanders, Salavatore Tacher, Kessington Wells, Inc. et.al., NASD No. 98-03031
• Robert and Fran Lax v. Kensington Wells, Inc., Joel Grant et. al., NASD No. 97-00061
• Louis and Dorothy Dequine et. al. v. Daniel Porush, Eric Blumen and Stratton Oakmont, Inc., NASD No. 95-01335
• G. Brooks Biddle et. al. v. Comprehensive Environmental Systems, Inc. et. al., Case No. 96 Civ. 343
• Carol Hovanec, Dr. Marshal Pitts, et.al. v. Allan Viscardi, World Invest Corporation et. al., NASD No. 97-03034
• George Pentz, Arlemont Ranch et.al. v. Jordan Belfort, Daniel Porush, Stratton Oakmont, Inc. et. al., NASD No. 94-02830
• Frist Capital Partners, Thomas F. Frist and Patricia F. Elcan v. Ideon Group, Inc., Paul G. Kahn and William Lackey, 96 Civ.3906 (WK) U.S. District Court S.D.N.Y
• Peter and Jeanne Celiberti v. Daniel Porush, James Kelly and Stratton Oakmont, Inc., NASD No. 96-01053
• PaineWebber Limited Partnerships Litigation, Index No. 94-Civ-8457 (SHS)
• Capital Realty Investors Tax Exempt Fund, Delaware Chancery Court
• Stonewall Farms, Ltd. and Robert Barsk v. Jordan Belfort, Daniel Porush and Stratton Oakmont, Inc. et.al., NASD No. 95-00733
• Richard Shandelman v. Jordan Belfort, Daniel Porush, Ken Greene and Stratton Oakmont, Inc. et.al., NASD No. 94-05085
• Prudential Securities Litigation, Index No. MDL 1005
• Metropolitan Life Derivative Litigation, Index No. 93-Civ-9035 (DC)
• HMO America Securities Litigation, Index No. 92-Civ.-3305 (CPK)
• The Regina Company Inc. Securities Litigation, Index No. 88-4149 (NHP)

West Practice Categories

Arbitration, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Litigation & Appeals, Science & Technology Law, Securities Law, Securities Fraud & Insider Trading