When you become a victim of investment fraud, you need a top rated Tampa investment fraud lawyer who has the skill, experience, and resources to recover your financial losses. At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we focus exclusively on securities and investment fraud — helping investors in Tampa protect their rights and assets.

The Top Rated Investment Fraud Lawyers in Tampa Select Cases with Serious Financial Harm

Like other top lawyers, we do not handle speculative, minor disputes. Attorney Robert Wayne Pearce represents clients who have lost significant funds due to misconduct by brokers, advisors, or investment firms. These include:

  • Misrepresentation and omission of material facts
  • Unsuitable investment recommendations
  • Unauthorized trading
  • Excessive trading (churning)
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Ponzi schemes
  • Failure to supervise

Attorney Robert Wayne Pearce investigates thoroughly, demands accountability, and pursues compensation through FINRA arbitration, litigation, and negotiation. Clients receive dedicated guidance and aggressive representation tailored to high-stakes investment disputes. For best results, work with the best.

Also, you pay nothing for the best legal representation unless we win — Robert Pearce works on a contingency fee basis and has recovered over $175 million for investors, backed by a 99%+ success rate.

Your Tampa Top Rated Investment Fraud Lawyer Robert Wayne Pearce’s Legal Accolades Reflect Over 45 Years of Securities Law Mastery

Attorney Robert Wayne Pearce has built a distinguished legal career spanning four decades. His credentials demonstrate top-level expertise in securities litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory defense at the highest levels.

Best Award or DistinctionDetails of rating
AV Preeminent Rating – Martindale-HubbellHighest peer-reviewed rating for legal ability and ethics
Florida Super Lawyer – Securities LitigationRecognized by Thomson Reuters (Top 5% of attorneys statewide)
Million Dollar Advocates ForumAwarded for achieving multiple million-dollar client recoveries
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMembership granted to <1% of U.S. lawyers for high-value verdicts
Daily Business Review Finalist – Most Effective LawyerHonored in the Mediation & Arbitration category for securing a $2.75M client award
FINRA-Approved MediatorRegularly mediates complex securities disputes in the FINRA Mediation Program
Private Arbitrator and MediatorServes in mini-trials, arbitrations, and as a court-appointed neutral
Federal Court-Appointed ReceiverTrusted by the SEC, CFTC, and FL-OFR to oversee distressed companies during litigation

Attorney Robert Wayne Pearce’s vast case history includes proceedings before the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA, and Florida Office of Financial Regulation. His client representation spans both sides: investors, financial advisors, and firms in administrative, arbitration, and court litigation.

Notable Investor Recoveries

Case / VenueAmountCase Details
College Health v. Spero – Federal Court$21,041,285Final judgment for fraud, fiduciary breach, civil theft
FINRA Settlement (Puerto Rico Bonds)$8,500,000Overconcentration and unsuitable hold advice
FINRA Settlement (Texas clients)$8,214,596Overleveraged options strategy by major bank advisor
FINRA Settlement (Brazilian holding co.)$7,840,000Complex oil/gas options strategy, settled before trial
FINRA Arbitration Award – Blanco v. UBS$5,887,498Full recovery + $1.5M interest and costs after 40 hearing sessions
FINRA Settlement (Puerto Rico investors)$5,500,000Unsuitable bond strategy by offshore broker
FINRA Settlement (Texas investors)$5,000,000Risky credit spread strategy led to March 2020 margin calls
Florida Court – Elderly Widow v. Trustee$3,500,000Corporate trustee failed to diversify holdings
Federal Class Action – Tri-Med Ponzi Scheme$4,300,000Class action against professionals who aided Ponzi fraud
FINRA Arbitration Award – College Health v. Wells Fargo$2,752,049Aided and abetted theft from family holding company

Attorney Pearce has also tried over 300 arbitration and court cases, with only 4 losses across his decades-long investor advocacy practice.

Contact the Top Investment Fraud Lawyer in Tampa Today

If you believe you were misled, overcharged, or exploited by your broker, financial advisor, or investment firm, take the first step toward recovery. Call The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. at (800) 732-2889 representing and working with investors in Tampa or complete our secure case evaluation form.

Robert Pearce will personally assess your case and determine whether you’re eligible for compensation — before time runs out under FINRA or state deadlines.

Protect your future. Work with Tampa’s best investment fraud lawyer today.

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