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 Distinction | Details of rating |
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AV Preeminent Rating – Martindale-Hubbell | Highest peer-reviewed rating for legal ability and ethics |
Florida Super Lawyer – Securities Litigation | Recognized by Thomson Reuters (Top 5% of attorneys statewide) |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Awarded for achieving multiple million-dollar client recoveries |
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Membership granted to <1% of U.S. lawyers for high-value verdicts |
Daily Business Review Finalist – Most Effective Lawyer | Honored in the Mediation & Arbitration category for securing a $2.75M client award |
FINRA-Approved Mediator | Regularly mediates complex securities disputes in the FINRA Mediation Program |
Private Arbitrator and Mediator | Serves in mini-trials, arbitrations, and as a court-appointed neutral |
Federal Court-Appointed Receiver | Trusted 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 / Venue | Amount | Case Details |
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College Health v. Spero – Federal Court | $21,041,285 | Final judgment for fraud, fiduciary breach, civil theft |
FINRA Settlement (Puerto Rico Bonds) | $8,500,000 | Overconcentration and unsuitable hold advice |
FINRA Settlement (Texas clients) | $8,214,596 | Overleveraged options strategy by major bank advisor |
FINRA Settlement (Brazilian holding co.) | $7,840,000 | Complex oil/gas options strategy, settled before trial |
FINRA Arbitration Award – Blanco v. UBS | $5,887,498 | Full recovery + $1.5M interest and costs after 40 hearing sessions |
FINRA Settlement (Puerto Rico investors) | $5,500,000 | Unsuitable bond strategy by offshore broker |
FINRA Settlement (Texas investors) | $5,000,000 | Risky credit spread strategy led to March 2020 margin calls |
Florida Court – Elderly Widow v. Trustee | $3,500,000 | Corporate trustee failed to diversify holdings |
Federal Class Action – Tri-Med Ponzi Scheme | $4,300,000 | Class action against professionals who aided Ponzi fraud |
FINRA Arbitration Award – College Health v. Wells Fargo | $2,752,049 | Aided 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.