Steve A. Buchwalter
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Steve Buchwalter Law Offices
Steve Buchwalter has been protecting investors in Southern California for over 25 years. He advocates for individuals, non-profits and corporations in Securities Law, Arbitration & Mediation, and Stockbroker & Investment Fraud matters. Additionally, he assists businesses with legal formation and legal disputes.
Steve brings unique insight and understanding to his representation as a former licensed commodity trading adviser and stockbroker. Recognized as an expert in his field, he has successfully resolved over 400 cases. In 2009, Steve received the largest California judgement of 4.2 billion for his client.
Steve is dedicated to providing legal representation with commitment and integrity. Contact Steve today for a free consultation to see how he can help you.
- Securities Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Investors are generally represented on a contingency basis.
- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- English
- Sole Practitioner
- Steve Buchwalter Law Offices
- Current
- Staff Attorney
- Investors Arbitration Services, Inc
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- University of La Verne College of Law
- J.D. (1993)
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- Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA)
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- California State Bar # 168501
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- Confirming and Vacating Arbitration Awards
- PIABA
- 2009
- Q. Etsy shop suspended over unlisted policy violation. How to appeal?
- A: I think the better question is why would you continue to appeal instead of just taking them up on their offer to reinstate for a promise of not breaking the law in the future. Your best case scenario is that, after a lot of time and effort, you win your appeal and your shop gets reinstated. That's what you've been offered right now. Worst case scenario is that the State Department finds out and asserts that you're trafficking in prohibited goods. They subpoena ETSY and obtain an offer from them to reinstate you if you promise not to do so in the future. An offer that you refused. They may think that you intended to traffic in prohibited goods and you weren't going to ... Read More
- Q. How to cash out Argonaut Insurance Company shares from 1957 now owned by Teledyne.
- A: Generally speaking, that's what Broker-Dealers do (stockbrokerage firms). give a large firm a call and ask to speak to a broker and tell him what you need. If you open an account with them for the proceeds, they'll usually do it for free. If you have problems, you can always re-post here.
- Q. Do I need a lawyer for mediation in a hit and run case in California?
- A: It sounds like you have a very serious and potential high value case. You don't know the worth of the case, including how any defenses may effect that worth. You don't know what you don't know. The short answer is yes, you can go without an attorney. The question you should be asking yourself is why would you want to?
