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The Law Offices of Barry M. Bordetsky is dedicated to protecting the contractual and equitable rights of clients. Concentrating in the fields of commercial and securities litigation and arbitrations, the firm utilizes every tool available to achieve success in the courtroom, arbitration hearing rooms as well as in the settlement process.

Represents individuals, publicly and privately held entities as well as brokerage firms and registered representatives in various courts and arbitration forums. He is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York and New Jersey, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Recent Blog Posts

The Critical Importance of A Litigation Hold

It’s a letter, and the failure to circulate it during the initial stages of a litigation can result in a variety of sanctions from the court, ranging from paying for your adversary’s legal fees to outright striking of your claim or defense. The letter is called a litigation hold, and it is an internal directive to your company. This directive…

FINRA Targeting Senior Investors

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) appears to be targeting seniors – – or at least the brokers that provide financial services to them. This may very well create a new waive of enforcement actions as FINRA seeks the spotlight to inform the public it is out to protect this group of investors. Even if that means protect them from…

The Importance of A Spot Check

Organizational charts are utilized for many purposes, one of which is it ensure the clear understanding of delegated responsibilities and to whom those responsibilities fall to within the company. President Harry Truman famously had a sign on his desk that read “The Buck Stops Here”, telling America that at the day’s end, the responsibility is his. No finger pointing, no…

Notable Decisions

Represented Former Employees of Company Before New York Supreme Court, New York County:

Successfully opposed a temporary restraining order precluding the employees to conduct business.

Successfully Defended Customer Claim Of Unauthorized And Unsuitable Trading Filed Against Broker, Firm And Principals:

All claims were denied.

Successfully Brought Claim On Behalf Of Former Employee Against Employer For Commissions Due:

Employee received arbitration award providing for both compensatory damages and legal fees.

Successfully Defended A Customer Claiming Losses Of $1,000,000:

Arbitrators issued minimal award of $25,000 to claimant.

Secured Award of $1,200,000 in Compensatory Damages:

Also $600,000 in punitive damages against brokerage firm, broker and principal that was supervising broker.

Successfully Moved to Dismiss a Broker-Dealer from an Arbitration Prior to Hearing on Merits:

In addition sought and received an order of expungement.