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SEC Enforcement Attorney

David R. Chase

FORMER SEC PROSECUTOR
NOW SEC DEFENSE ATTORNEY

“We Know the SEC Playbook From The Inside. 
We Now Use It To Defend You.”

Protecting Clients in SEC Investigations Nationwide for Over 30 Years

SEC Defense Lawyer & Former Senior Counsel, SEC Division of Enforcement

Facing an SEC Investigation? Don’t Face It Alone.

An SEC investigation can put your career, reputation, business, and financial future directly at risk.

David Chase has experienced the SEC investigative process from the inside as a Senior Counsel in the SEC’s Enforcement Division. He has seen firsthand how investigations are developed, evaluated, and pursued.

His practice is devoted to defending clients in SEC investigations and enforcement matters, including executives, traders, investment professionals, financial firms, and high-net-worth individuals.

His experience includes significant representation in insider trading investigations, as well as matters involving stock manipulation, securities offering frauds, Ponzi Schemes, and investment adviser violations.    

HE DOESN’T JUST RESPOND TO SEC TACTICS.

HE ANTICIPATES THEM. 

Former Senior Counsel, SEC Division of Enforcement

Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney

30+ years of securities enforcement and defense

SEC SUBPOENA | WELLS NOTICE | SEC INVESTIGATION

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Confidential. Discreet. Direct.

PROVEN RESULTS IN SEC INVESTIGATIONS

In numerous cases, the SEC declined to prosecute David’s clients and closed its investigations without enforcement action.

Selected results include:

  • SEC Declines to Prosecute in Insider Trading Investigation
  • SEC Declines to Prosecute in Market Manipulation Investigation
  • SEC Declines to Prosecute in Securities Offering Fraud Investigation
  • SEC Declines to Prosecute Investment Adviser
  • SEC Declines to Prosecute Hedge Fund Manager
  • SEC Declines to Prosecute Securities Broker-Dealer

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Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. 

YOU HIRE DAVID CHASE.

YOU EXCLUSIVELY GET DAVID CHASE.

Clients work exclusively and directly with David from the investigation’s inception to its conclusion.  No exceptions.

No unnecessary layers.  No junior lawyer handoffs.  No need to explain your situation repeatedly to a succession of attorneys.  

Rather, a boutique SEC defense law firm with the resources, agility, and experience necessary to protect you.

FIVE REASONS HIS EXPERIENCE MATTERS

01 — He sees what the SEC sees
Firsthand experience inside the SEC Division of Enforcement as a Senior Counsel leveraged for your benefit.

02 — What Happens if this becomes criminal?

Federal prosecution experience and perspective to anticipate and address when regulatory and criminal issues intersect in parallel proceedings.

03 — Can he handle sophisticated, complex investigations?  
BigLaw experience at Greenberg Traurig defending high-stakes securities matters.

04 — Do other lawyers recognize his ability?

Chambers USA Band 1 – Securities Litigation.

05 — Does he actually know securities law at a high level? 
University of Miami School of Law Adjunct Professor teaching securities law to the next generation of lawyers for over a decade.

KNOW THE COST OF YOUR REPRESENTATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN: TRANSPARENT FLAT-FEE STRUCTURE – COST CERTAINTY.  

David Chase provides representation on a transparent flat-fee basis, so you know the cost of your legal representation before the engagement begins. 

Clear scope. Clear attorney’s fee. No hourly-billing surprises.

WHAT FORMER CLIENTS SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH DAVID CHASE (Google Reviews)

“Working with David Chase was one of the most reassuring and professional legal experiences I’ve ever had.  His knowledge, insight and command of SEC matters are truly exceptional.”

— Verified Google Review

“He has a deep understanding of how trading desks operate and how financial organizations are structured … He’s fluent in trading jargon and grasps complex situations quickly …”  

 — Verified Google Review

“I really appreciated his calm and pragmatic approach.” 

— Verified Google Review

“David is hyper responsive and delivered top-notch service to a demanding client.” 

— Verified Google Review

“His negotiations skills were excellent and detailed.”

— Verified Google Review

IF THE SEC HAS CONTACTED YOU, SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH DAVID CHASE AND START BUILDING YOUR DEFENSE NOW.

800-760-0912

david@davidchaselaw.com

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Reviews / Testimonials

Avvo Client Reviews

A national SEC Investigation Lawyer Expert

David is one of the finest attorneys I know. I have hired and worked with many attorneys before, but none with the deep knowledge that David has of the federal securities laws. He is a national expert in the SEC investigation space. But more than anything else, David truly cares about his clients and their matters. He took the time to thoroughly understand my situation and provided clear, practical guidance that gave me a total confidence. His professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex matters in a clear and easy to understand way truly set him apart from other lawyers out there. I would highly recommend David to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and trustworthy securities lawyer. I would recommend him to my children and closest family members if they needed a lawyer.

Jeffrey
AVVO Review

Excellent SEC Defense Attorney

David Chase is an experienced and well respected SEC defense attorney. He is an expert in this area of the law and gets excellent results for his clients.

Alex
Avvo Review