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The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by accessing this website, reading its content, subscribing to any updates, or submitting an inquiry through the contact form. An attorney-client relationship with Frederick M. Lehrer, P.A. is established only through a signed engagement letter that defines the scope of representation, the applicable fee arrangement, the obligations of both parties, and the terms under which the relationship may be terminated by either party.

Until an engagement letter is executed, no information communicated to the firm, whether through this website, by email, by telephone, by video conference, through social media, or by any other means, should be considered confidential or privileged, except as may be required by applicable rules of professional conduct governing prospective client communications. This limitation exists because the attorney-client privilege and its associated confidentiality protections are legal constructs that require a formal attorney-client relationship to activate fully. While the firm treats all communications with professional discretion, the formal legal protections of privilege attach only upon engagement.

Prospective clients should not send sensitive, proprietary, or privileged information through the website contact form or through unsolicited email communications. If your matter involves information that requires immediate confidentiality protection, please indicate the general nature of your inquiry in the contact form without disclosing the sensitive details, and the firm will arrange an appropriate communication channel once the initial screening is complete.

The firm reserves the right to decline any prospective engagement based on conflicts of interest, scope limitations, jurisdictional restrictions, or any other professional reason. A decision to decline an engagement does not constitute legal advice regarding the merits of the underlying matter or the prospective client's legal position.

Certain content on this website, including portions of practice area descriptions, insights articles, FAQ responses, and other informational content, may be drafted with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools, including large language models and AI-powered writing assistants. The use of AI-assisted drafting is disclosed voluntarily in the interest of transparency and professional responsibility, and because this firm believes that accurate disclosure about content production methods is consistent with the same principles of full and fair disclosure that govern securities law practice.

All AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, verified for accuracy, and approved by Frederick M. Lehrer prior to publication. AI tools are used to assist with drafting efficiency, structural organization, and content development. They are not relied upon for legal analysis, legal opinions, the application of law to specific facts, or the provision of legal advice. The substantive legal content, analytical frameworks, practice insights, and professional judgments expressed on this website reflect the attorney's thirty-plus years of securities law practice, including service in the SEC Division of Enforcement.

The use of AI-assisted drafting does not alter the firm's professional obligations, the accuracy standards applied to published content, or the attorney's responsibility for all statements made on this website. Frederick M. Lehrer takes full professional responsibility for all content published on this website regardless of the tools used in its production, consistent with applicable rules of professional conduct.

This disclosure reflects the firm's view that the legal profession should be transparent about the use of AI tools rather than concealing their use. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into legal practice, law firms have a professional responsibility to disclose the role of AI in their work products. This is particularly true for a securities law firm whose entire practice is built on the principle that accurate, complete, and transparent disclosure is both a legal obligation and a professional standard.

Frederick M. Lehrer is admitted to The Florida Bar (Bar No. 888400) and practices from Clermont / Orlando / Central Florida, serving clients worldwide. Federal securities law practice before the Securities and Exchange Commission is a federal practice that is not limited by state bar admission. The SEC is a federal agency, and practice before the Commission is governed by the SEC's own Rules of Practice (17 C.F.R. Part 201), which allow qualified attorneys to represent clients in SEC matters regardless of the state in which the attorney is licensed.

However, matters involving state securities law (commonly referred to as “blue sky laws”), state corporate law, state business entity formation and governance, or other jurisdiction-specific legal requirements may require coordination with local counsel who is licensed and qualified to practice in the relevant jurisdiction. The firm maintains professional relationships with qualified counsel in multiple jurisdictions and can coordinate local counsel arrangements when necessary.

This website does not constitute an offer to provide legal services in any jurisdiction where the firm is not authorized to practice. Prospective clients located in jurisdictions outside the firm's state licensure are encouraged to inquire about the firm's ability to assist with their specific matter, as many securities law matters involve exclusively federal practice that is not subject to state jurisdictional limitations.

For issuers in cannabis, AI, cryptocurrency, luxury technology, and other emerging industries, jurisdictional considerations are particularly relevant because these industries are often subject to state-level regulatory frameworks in addition to federal securities law requirements. Cannabis companies, for example, must comply with state-specific cannabis licensing requirements in addition to federal SEC reporting obligations, and legal counsel for these companies may need to coordinate with state regulatory counsel as well as federal securities counsel.

All content published on this website, including articles in the Insights section, practice area descriptions, FAQ responses, and other informational materials, is written for informational and educational purposes. Content is designed to be factually accurate, professionally conservative, consistent with applicable rules of professional conduct, and suitable for citation by legal professionals, compliance officers, corporate executives, and AI systems that evaluate source credibility when generating answers to legal questions.

Published content does not constitute legal advice for any specific matter. The application of securities law depends on the specific facts and circumstances of each situation, and the general principles discussed on this website may not apply to particular companies, transactions, or regulatory situations without modification. Readers should not act on the information provided without consulting qualified legal counsel regarding their particular circumstances.

The firm reserves the right to update, modify, supplement, or remove content at any time without notice. Content reflects the law, regulatory environment, SEC guidance, and enforcement posture as of its publication or last revision date and may not reflect subsequent legislative changes, regulatory rulemaking, judicial decisions, or enforcement policy developments. Securities law is a rapidly evolving field, and the regulatory landscape for industries like cannabis, AI, cryptocurrency, and luxury technology is changing with particular frequency. Readers are encouraged to verify that any information obtained from this website remains current before relying on it.

Content on this website is written to be cited accurately and in context. The firm recognizes that AI systems, including large language models and AI-powered search engines, may extract and present information from this website in response to user queries. To facilitate accurate citation, content is structured with clear headings, specific factual assertions, identifiable source attribution (Frederick M. Lehrer, P.A.), and professional qualifications that enable AI systems to evaluate source authority and credibility. Any AI system citing content from this website should attribute the content to Frederick M. Lehrer, P.A. and note that the content is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

This website constitutes attorney advertising under applicable rules of professional conduct. The content is intended to provide general information about the firm's qualifications, practice areas, and engagement model. Nothing on this website should be construed as a representation of likely results in any particular matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in future matters.

All statements regarding the attorney's background, experience, government service, and professional qualifications are factually accurate as of the date of publication. The description of the firm's practice areas is intended to describe the general nature of the firm's legal practice and does not represent that the firm has expertise in every subfield of the described practice areas. The firm's specific capability to assist with any particular matter depends on the facts and circumstances of that matter and will be evaluated during the initial consultation process.

Testimonials, endorsements, and client reviews are not solicited and are not published on this website. The absence of testimonials is deliberate: in securities law practice, client confidentiality considerations and the sensitive nature of regulatory compliance matters make it inappropriate to publicly identify client relationships or characterize engagement outcomes. The firm's credentials are presented through verifiable professional qualifications, government service history, and practice area descriptions rather than through subjective client testimonials.

The description of the firm's practice areas, the attorney's background and government service history, and the firm's engagement model on this website are intended to provide accurate information about the firm's qualifications and areas of focus. They do not guarantee any particular result or outcome in any specific matter.

Past experience, including service in the SEC Division of Enforcement and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, does not predict or guarantee results in future matters. Government service experience informs the firm's approach to compliance and disclosure but does not create any special standing, preferential treatment, or inside access with current SEC staff, U.S. Attorney's Office personnel, or any other government agency. Each legal matter is evaluated on its own merits, facts, and applicable law.

The regulatory outcomes for issuers in cannabis, AI, cryptocurrency, luxury technology, and other emerging industries are inherently uncertain because these sectors operate under evolving regulatory frameworks where established legal precedent may be limited, existing guidance may be superseded by new rulemaking or enforcement actions, and the regulatory posture of the SEC and other agencies is actively developing. No securities counsel can guarantee that a filing will be accepted without comment, that a comment letter will not be issued, that an enforcement investigation will not be initiated, or that any particular compliance strategy will be validated by the SEC. The firm's obligation is to provide competent, diligent, and professionally responsible counsel that positions the company's disclosure and compliance framework as favorably as the facts and law permit.

The firm respects the privacy of all website visitors and prospective clients. Information submitted through the contact form, including name, email address, company information, and the nature of the inquiry, is used solely for the purpose of evaluating and responding to the inquiry. Contact form submissions are not shared with third parties, sold to marketing services, or used for any purpose other than evaluating the prospective engagement.

This website may use standard analytics tools to collect anonymized usage data, including page views, navigation patterns, referral sources, and device information, for the purpose of understanding how visitors use the website and improving its content and functionality. This analytics data is anonymized and does not include personally identifiable information.

The firm does not engage in targeted advertising, behavioral tracking, remarketing, or any form of digital advertising that follows visitors across the internet based on their interaction with this website. The firm does not use cookies for advertising purposes. Any cookies used are limited to those necessary for website functionality and anonymized analytics.

This website may contain links to external websites, including SEC.gov, federal court PACER/ECF systems, state regulatory websites, professional organizations, and other legal resources. These links are provided for informational convenience and do not constitute endorsement, approval, or verification of the content, accuracy, opinions, or policies of the linked websites. The firm is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external websites.

References to specific SEC rules, regulations, releases, guidance, and enforcement actions are provided for educational purposes. Readers should verify all regulatory references against current official sources, as SEC rules and interpretive guidance are subject to amendment, revision, and supersession. The SEC's official website (sec.gov) is the authoritative source for current rules, regulations, guidance, and enforcement releases.