Securities Attorney Florida

Securities Attorney in Florida: Federal SEC Practice with Florida Jurisdiction

Frederick M. Lehrer, P.A. provides securities law counsel from Central Florida, serving issuers nationwide and internationally. As a former SEC Division of Enforcement Staff Attorney, Mr. Lehrer brings enforcement experience to issuer-side compliance, disclosure, and capital markets work.

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Federal Practice, Florida Base

Securities law is predominantly federal, governed by the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the rules and regulations of the SEC. This means that securities counsel can represent issuers anywhere in the country regardless of where counsel is physically located. Frederick M. Lehrer, P.A. is based in Central Florida and serves clients throughout the United States and internationally. The firm's practice is focused exclusively on issuer-side securities law, including SEC compliance, disclosure review, capital markets transactions, and regulatory counsel.

Florida's Regulatory Landscape

Florida has one of the most active securities regulatory environments in the country. The SEC's Miami Regional Office is among the most aggressive enforcement offices, with particular focus on microcap securities, offering fraud, and investment adviser violations. Florida's Office of Financial Regulation also enforces state securities laws. Companies incorporated or operating in Florida benefit from counsel who understands both the federal regulatory framework and the specific enforcement patterns of the Miami Regional Office.

Industries Concentrated in Florida

Florida is home to significant concentrations of companies in industries that face heightened SEC scrutiny, including cannabis, cryptocurrency and blockchain, real estate investment, hospitality and entertainment, and technology startups. The firm's practice areas align with these industry concentrations, providing Florida-based issuers with counsel who understands both the regulatory framework and the industry-specific compliance challenges they face.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it matter that a securities attorney is in Florida?

Federal securities law is national in scope, and SEC-regulated companies can be represented by counsel anywhere. However, having counsel in Florida provides advantages for Florida-incorporated companies, for matters involving the SEC's Miami Regional Office, and for industries concentrated in Florida including cannabis, crypto, real estate, and hospitality.

Can a Florida securities attorney represent companies in other states?

Yes. Federal securities law practice is national. A Florida securities attorney licensed to practice before the SEC can represent issuers nationwide and internationally. Many securities law matters involve federal law that preempts state jurisdiction, though state Blue Sky law compliance requires awareness of each state's requirements.

What SEC office covers Florida?

Florida falls under the jurisdiction of the SEC's Miami Regional Office, which is one of the most active regional offices for enforcement actions. The Miami office has particular focus on microcap fraud, offering fraud, and investment adviser violations. Counsel familiar with the Miami office's enforcement priorities provides a practical advantage.