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Sara Hanley focuses her practice on representing investors nationwide who have lost their savings and retirement funds as a result of their brokerage accounts being mishandled. Attorney Hanley is the founder of Hanley Law which focuses exclusively on representing investors in claims against their brokers, broker dealers, investment advisors, financial advisors and insurance companies. Ms. Hanley is experienced in providing representation for investors who have been the victims of financial fraud, negligence and unsuitable investments. Attorney Hanley has experience in prosecuting claims against the major Wall Street brokerage firms.
Ms. Hanley has litigated several national securities related class action lawsuits. Recently, Ms. Hanley represented a group of foreign investors in an action against Raymond James which arose from the mismanagement and transfer of funds and margin loans among accounts resulting in a class action settlement of $150 million dollars. Ms. Hanley represented class members in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida in a class action against Newbridge Securities which resulted in a substantial settlement. Ms. Hanley also represented national class members in securities class action litigation against Raymond James before the United States District Court Southern District of Florida which resulted in a $15 million dollar class action settlement. Ms. Hanley has represented thousands of investors in securities arbitration and litigation. Attorney Hanley is duly licensed to practice law in both Florida and North Carolina and represents clients in FINRA arbitrations nationwide.
Ms. Hanley graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and attended law school at Nova Southeastern University where she received an academic scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Ms. Hanley is a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (“PIABA”) where she serves as the 2020 Editor-in-Chief of the national PIABA Bar Journal. Ms. Hanley also serves as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Ms. Hanley is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the United States District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Attorney Hanley has been featured in various publications including Bloomberg Business, Financial and Economic News, Investment News, Lawyers Weekly and various law journals. Throughout her legal career Ms. Hanley has dedicated numerous hours to the community by working on both political campaigns, as well as, providing legal services to non-profit organizations.
| Sara Elizabeth Hanley: | Member at The Hanley Law |
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365 Fifth Avenue S. Suite 202 Naples, FL 34102 |
| Website: | http://www.FINRALawyer.org |
| Phone: | 239-455-1242 |
| Fax: | 888-876-6450 |
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Hanley Law
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Hanley Law Group is a nationally recognized securities and commodities arbitration law firm which represents investors nationwide. At Hanley Law Group we represent investors in claims against their brokers, broker dealers, & investment advisors.
Hanley Law Group is a nationally recognized securities and commodities law firm which represents investors nationwide in class actions against the major Wall Street broker dealers.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Collier County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| North Carolina Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| North Carolina Bar | Member | N/A |
| Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Collier County Women's Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Financial Industry Regulatory Association ("FINRA") | Arbitrator | N/A |
| National Futures Association ("NFA") | Arbitrator | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Collier County Women's Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Financial Industry Regulatory Association ("FINRA") | Arbitrator | N/A |
| National Futures Association ("NFA") | Arbitrator | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | 2016 - 1900 |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| PIABA Bar Journal | Editorial Board | N/A |
| PIABA Bar Journal | Editorial Board | N/A |
| PIABA Bar Journal | Editorial Board | 2018 - 1900 |
| Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Bar Journal | Managing Editor | 2019 - 2020 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Law Pro Bono Partner | Member | 2020 - 1900 |
| Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association | Editor-in-Chief PIABA Bar Jounral | 2020 - 2021 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Law Pro Bono Partner | Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit | Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit | Member | 2021 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Service Award | Public Investors Advocate Bar Association | 2020 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Clients' Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2025 |
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
| Florida Coastal School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| $150 Million Dollar Settlement | Class Action Settlement |
| Attorney Hanley Serves as a FINRA Arbitrator | FINRA Award |
| Award of Compensatory Damages, Interest, Attorneys’ Fees & Expert Witness Fees | FINRA Award |
| Carl Cosio v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, UBS Financial Services, Inc. and Rafael A. Calleja | Claimant was awarded compensatory damages of $248,874.41 plus pre-judgement interest. |
| Finkel, on her own behalf and on behalf of those similarly situated v. Newbridge Securities Corporation | Final Order and Judgment Approving Class Action Settlement |
| Herbert Richman v. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC | Claimant was awarded compensatory damages of $150,000. |
| Jyll Brink v. Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Case No.: 15-cv-60334 | $15,000,000 settlement |
| McGraw v. Peter Bruno and Wall Street Money Center Corporation | Respondents are jointly and severally liable and shall pay to Claimant compensatory damages in the amount of $125,000. |
| Richard Remington v. Omar Ibrahim Hassan and John Thomas Financial | Claimant was awarded compensatory damages of $157,950 and Respondent was further ordered to pay Claimant $5,100 in discovery sanctions. |
| SEC v. Ariel Quiros et. al. 16-cv-21301 | $8,000,000 settlement |
| Trini L. Thomas, Sr. and Betty Thomas v. Sesup & Lamint Securities Corp. and Empire Financial Group, Inc., et. al. | Claimants were awarded compensatory damages of $100,000, punitive damages of $40,000 and Claimants received an award of Attorneys' Fees and Sanctions against Respondents. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 2007 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 107508 | Member in Good Standing | 2013 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PIABA Bar Journal Vol. 28 No. 1 | Recent Arbitration Awards | 2021 |
| Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Journal | Recent Arbitration Awards | 2021 |
| PIABA Bar Journal Vol. 28 No. 2 | Recent Arbitration Awards | 2021 |
| PIABA Bar Journal | PIABA Bar Journal Vol. 27, No. 1 Editor-in-Chief | 2020 |
| PIABA Bar Journal, Vol. 27, No. 2 | Regulation Best Interest- It’s Not a Fiduciary Duty, but the Industry Hopes Investors Think It Is | 2020 |
| PIABA Bar Journal | PIABA Bar Journal, Vol. 27, No. 2 Editor-in-Chief | 2020 |
| PIABA Bar Journal | PIABA Bar Journal, Vol. 27, No. 3 Editor-in-Chief | 2020 |
| PIABA Bar Journal | Women in the Profession- Tell Me I Can't | 2020 |
| Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Bar Journal Vol. 26 No. 1 2019 | Cases & Materials | 2019 |
| Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Journal Vol. 25 No. 1 2018 | Cases & Materials | 2018 |
| Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Bar Journal Vol. 25 No. 2 2018 | Cases & Materials | 2018 |
| Portfolio Media (Law360) | Raymond James Can't Ditch Secret Commission Class Action | 2018 |
| Portfolio Media (Law360) | Customer Seeks Class Approval In Raymond James Fee Suit | 2018 |
| Portfolio Media (Law360) | Clients Win Cert. in Raymond James Secret Commission Suit | 2018 |
| PIABA Bar Journal Volume 25, No. 3 | Cases & Materials | 2018 |
| Naples Daily News | Life Insurance Policies Not as Straight Forward as they Seem | 2015 |
| Bloomberg | Red Bull-Fed Brokers Stand as John Thomas Draws Scrutiny | 2013 |
| Bloomberg Businessweek Market & Finance | John Thomas Financial: The Other Side of Wall Street | 2013 |
| Investment News | VA surrenders after Hartford bowed out | 2012 |
| North Carolina Lawyers Weekly | Effectively manage your practice online by leveraging technology | 2009 |
| Law Journal Newsletter (LJN) | Pro Bono Networking | 2009 |
| North Carolina Lawyers Weekly | Special Focus: Practice Management and Technology - Effectively Manage Your Practice Online by Leveraging Technology | 2009 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Public Investors Advocate Bar Association Annual Meeting | Women in the Law | 2020 |
| Women and Divorce Seminar | Women and Divorce | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Forensic Accountant | Blum & Silver, LLP | 2003 - 2004 |
| Assistant Forensic Accountant | Blum & Silver, LLP | 2003 - 2004 |
| Law Clerk | Law Offices of Lemoine and Riordan | 2004 - 2006 |
| Law Clerk | Law Offices of Lemoine and Riordan | 2004 - 2006 |
| Intern | Judge Susan Greenhawt | 2006 - 2006 |
| Law Clerk and Associate Attorney | Scott J. Brook, PA | 2006 - 2008 |
| Intern | Judge Susan Greenhawt | 2006 - 2006 |
| Law Clerk and Associate Attorney | Scott J. Brook, PA | 2006 - 2008 |
| Partner | Law Offices of Place & Hanley, LLC | 2007 - 2017 |
| Partner | Ross & Glover | 2008 - 2018 |
| Attorney | Hanley Law | 2017 - 1900 |
| Attorney | Hanley Law | N/A |
| Attorney | Hanley Law | N/A |
| Of Counsel | Woodward, Pires and Lombardo, P.A. | 2017 - 2018 |
| Attorney | Family First Legal Group | N/A |
