Securities Fraud · FINRA Arbitration · Investor Protection
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Your Recovery.
Bakhtiari & Harrison represents investors who have suffered losses due to broker fraud, unsuitable investments, and financial misconduct — and industry professionals facing regulatory and employment disputes.
25+
Years Experience
$100M+
Recovered for Clients
50
States Represented
No Fee
Unless We Win
What We Do
Practice Areas
For Investors
We represent individual and institutional investors who have suffered losses due to broker misconduct, fraudulent investment schemes, and financial advisor negligence.
For Industry
We represent RIAs, broker-dealers, registered persons, and family offices navigating regulatory disputes, employment matters, and FINRA expungement proceedings.
About Us
Trusted Securities Lawyers
Bakhtiari & Harrison is a nationally recognized securities law firm representing investors who have been victimized by broker fraud, unsuitable investment recommendations, and financial misconduct. We also represent financial industry professionals in regulatory, employment, and expungement matters.
With offices in Studio City, California, we practice in FINRA arbitration forums and courts across the United States. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience and a proven record of recovering substantial awards for our clients.
Meet the AttorneysWe don't just file claims — we build cases designed to win. Our clients deserve aggressive, experienced representation and that is exactly what we deliver.
Our Team
The Attorneys
Partner
David Harrison
FINRA Arbitration & Investor Fraud
David Harrison has spent over two decades representing defrauded investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings and state and federal courts nationwide. He is a perennial Super Lawyers honoree and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer recognition available.
- Super Lawyers 2015–2026
- AV Preeminent Rated
- Avvo 10.0 Top Attorney
Partner
Shahan Bakhtiari
Securities Litigation & FINRA Expungement
Shahan Bakhtiari represents both investors and financial industry professionals, with deep experience in securities litigation, regulatory defense, and FINRA expungement. He has successfully cleared the records of hundreds of registered representatives and counseled broker-dealers through complex regulatory matters.
- FINRA Expungement Specialist
- Securities Litigation
- Regulatory Defense

The Process
How We Work
01
Free Consultation
Tell us what happened. We listen, evaluate your claim, and tell you honestly whether you have a case — at no charge.
02
Case Investigation
We dig into brokerage records, trading history, and communications to build a detailed picture of the misconduct.
03
Fight & Recover
We file your FINRA arbitration claim or lawsuit and fight aggressively for the maximum recovery. No win, no fee.
Client Reviews
What Clients Say
Bakhtiari & Harrison recovered money I thought was gone forever. They were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case.
R.M.
Los Angeles, CA
After my broker churned my retirement account, I didn't know where to turn. The team here knew exactly what to do and won my arbitration.
T.K.
New York, NY
I was skeptical at first, but they took my case on contingency and delivered. Highly recommend to anyone who has been wronged by their financial advisor.
S.L.
Miami, FL
Where We Practice
Nationwide Representation
We represent clients in FINRA arbitration and courts across the United States. Distance is never an obstacle.
Active & Past
Investigations
Blue Owl Capital
ActiveBREIT — Blackstone REIT
ActiveInsights
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If you have suffered investment losses or are facing a regulatory matter, contact us today. There is no charge for the consultation and no fee unless we recover for you.
Toll Free
(800) 382-7969
Office
12711 Ventura Blvd., Suite 315
Studio City, CA 91604
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