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High Net Worth Investor Attorneys │ Bakhtiari & Harrison

Bakhtiari & Harrison represents sophisticated and high net worth investors — including professional athletes, entertainers, celebrities, family offices, and institutional investors — in FINRA arbitration and securities litigation nationwide. The firm is based in Los Angeles, minutes from Beverly Hills. Partner David Harrison began his career as a Series 7-licensed registered representative at Shearson Lehman Brothers, served as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City, and worked as in-house counsel at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter — giving the firm direct knowledge of how brokerage firms build their defenses. The firm handles all high-profile matters with complete confidentiality. Initial consultations are free.

Why high net worth investors need specialized representation

High net worth investors face a different set of risks than retail investors. Their accounts are larger, making them more lucrative targets for unscrupulous advisors. They are frequently approached with complex, illiquid, high-commission products — private placements, hedge funds, structured notes — that are unsuitable for their actual financial needs. And because they often delegate day-to-day portfolio management to advisors they trust, misconduct can go undetected for years.

An Ernst & Young report found that professional athletes alone reported nearly $600 million in fraud-related losses between 2004 and 2019. High-net-worth individuals across all professions face similar exposure whenever they place significant trust in a financial advisor who exploits that relationship.

What makes this firm different for high net worth clients

David Harrison’s career trajectory is directly relevant to high-net-worth representation. He began as a Series 7-licensed registered representative at Shearson Lehman Brothers — he understands the securities industry from the inside. He then served as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City, prosecuting fraud cases and conducting grand jury proceedings. He then served as in-house counsel at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, where he managed the firm’s defense against investor and regulatory claims.High Net Worth Investors

This combination — industry insider, fraud prosecutor, brokerage defense attorney — means that when David Harrison represents a high-net-worth investor in FINRA arbitration, he understands how the brokerage firm’s defense will be constructed, because he helped construct those defenses. That is a strategic advantage that cannot be replicated.

Types of investment fraud targeting high net worth investors

Bakhtiari & Harrison regularly handles the following claim types on behalf of high-net-worth clients:

Representation of Sophisticated and High Net Worth Investors

Representing high-net-worth clients requires more than just knowledge of securities law—it demands an understanding of complex financial instruments, tax considerations, and private wealth structures. Our team works closely with financial experts, accountants, and forensic analysts to evaluate every claim and pursue maximum recovery. We regularly handle disputes involving family offices, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement accounts, ensuring that each client’s unique portfolio and goals are fully understood and protected.

We provide discreet, high-level legal representation to professional athletes, entertainers, and public figures facing complex investment and financial disputes. Our firm understands that high-profile clients often become targets for fraudulent investment schemes, unsuitable financial products, or negligent financial advisors who exploit their fame and limited availability to manage personal portfolios. We protect our clients’ financial interests and reputations with the same precision and dedication that drive their professional success. In the world of sports our attorneys have represented athletes competing in the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), the World Cup and various Olympic Games.

We are well-versed in the unique financial dynamics of professional sports and entertainment—fluctuating income, endorsement deals, and trust-based relationships with advisors—and tailor our strategies accordingly. Clients trust Bakhtiari & Harrison for confidential, results-driven legal representation that protects both their wealth and their privacy.

Personalized Attention and Proven Results

We recognize that every client’s situation is different. Whether you are a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, or trustee managing generational wealth, you deserve a law firm that delivers personalized, discreet, and results-driven representation. Our attorneys provide direct access, clear communication, and transparent guidance through every stageof the legal process.

Nationwide Representation in Investment Disputes

Bakhtiari & Harrison is a premier nationwide law firm, focused on representing clients resolving securities industry related disputes through arbitration and state and federal court litigation. The firm’s partners have extensive experience in securities, employment and regulatory matters. Our focus is on delivering strategic and creative client-centric solutions. Call (800) 382-7969 for a confidential consultation.

We represent individuals and institutions in securities arbitration and litigation claims before FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), AAA (American Arbitration Association), other arbitration providers and in state and federal courts. The firm represents financial services professionals, registered investment advisors and broker-dealers in employment matters, industry disputes and regulatory investigations. Contact Bakhtiari & Harrison today.