FINRA Litigation & Securities Counsel
When your business, career, or property is on the line.
Wehrle Law LLC provides experienced FINRA litigation and securities counsel to brokers, advisors, and investors nationwide.
Licensed in Missouri, federal courts, and before FINRA arbitration panels nationwide.
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About the Firm
J. Christopher Wehrle
Principal Attorney
We have 30 years of experience in NASD/FINRA arbitration and related matters including recovery of promissory notes and training costs, customer claims, employment related issues and FINRA and state regulatory investigations. Deeply experienced in real estate transactions and litigation, foreclosure defense, business litigation and employment discrimination.
Education
- B.S.B.A. (Major: Finance)
Saint Louis University - M.S. Finance
Saint Louis University - J.D.
Saint Louis University
Bar Memberships
Missouri | United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri | United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
Representative Results
- Obtained numerous injunctions in courts around the country barring brokers and advisors from improper customer solicitation.
- Won several awards and settlements on behalf of brokerage firm customers for account losses due to unsuitable recommendations, churning, misappropriation, and breach of fiduciary duty.
- Obtained several favorable settlements of promissory notes on behalf of brokers and advisors.
- Obtained several injunctions cancelling property foreclosures in Missouri state courts.
- Successfully resolved numerous employment discrimination claims in favor of employees.
FINRA Practice
Comprehensive FINRA Representation
The firm handles the full spectrum of FINRA arbitration and regulatory matters.
Customer Arbitration
Representing claimants and respondents in FINRA arbitration proceedings involving account losses, unsuitable recommendations, and fraud.
Regulatory Matters
Advising brokers and advisors facing FINRA, SEC and state investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
Advisor–Firm Disputes
Handling promissory note claims, training cost claims, forgivable loan disputes, solicitation and trade secret related claims, improper U4/U5 disclosures, and wrongful termination matters between advisors and their firms.
Disclosure Issues
Counseling on Form U4/U5 disclosures, expungement petitions, and CRD record corrections.
Litigation
Full-Service Litigation Representation
Beyond FINRA, the firm handles a broad range of civil litigation matters.
- Employment discrimination claims
- Property foreclosure defense
- General commercial litigation
- Real estate transaction counsel and litigation
- Business and contract disputes
- Employment agreement counsel
- Business contract counsel
Our Approach
Before an Initial Conversation
We take a direct, efficient approach to every matter — identifying the core issues quickly and pursuing the most effective path to resolution.
Contact
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Contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Our office is conveniently located in Brentwood at 2601 S. Hanley Rd., St. Louis, MO 63144.