Robert J. Girard II

A founding partner of Girard Bengali, APC, Robert J. Girard II has more than 20 years of experience representing public investors in securities litigation and arbitration, as well employees in employment disputes.  With his experience, skill and determination, Mr. Girard has built a solid reputation as a dedicated and fierce representative of his clients’ interests.  Mr. Girard passionately believes in obtaining justice for his clients through the litigation process.Mr. Girard advocates for institutional and individual investors against major Wall Street brokerage firms and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients in both court and FINRA Dispute Resolutiorbitration. Whether through settlement, arbitration or trial, Mr. Girard protects his clients’ interests with a results-oriented approach and a zealous commitment to safeguarding their rights.  Mr. Girard’s representations include victims of financial elder abuse, securities fraud, unsuitable investment strategies, misrepresentations and account mismanagement.  Mr. Girard does not represent brokerage firms in suits against public investors.In addition to FINRA 8210 inquiries, on-the-record (OTR) testimony and enforcement actions, Mr. Girard also represents securities professionals in employment disputes against broker-dealer and advisory firms.  Mr. Girard protects his clients’ reputations against unscrupulous firms that use the filing of a Form U5 as a “sword” and has successfully negotiated revised Form U5 disclosure language and prosecuted claims for expungement, deferred compensation, wrongful discharge/wrongful termination, unfair business practices, retaliation, discrimination and proration of promissory notes.