Referral Program (for attorneys)

Referrals: Refer Your Investor Cases to Iorio Law PLLC

Maximize Your Client’s Recovery. Entrust Their Securities Claim to Proven Investor Advocates.

At Iorio Law PLLC, we understand that your primary commitment is to your client’s best interests. Sometimes, this means recognizing that a particular case or legal matter falls outside your primary focus, requires specialized expertise, or presents a conflict of interest.

When a client has suffered significant investment losses due to potential investment fraud, stockbroker negligence, or financial misconduct, they need specific expertise to navigate the complex world of securities arbitration, primarily through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Iorio Law PLLC is a New York-based national securities arbitration firm founded by August M. Iorio, an attorney with over a decade of focused experience who has recovered nearly $100 million for investors and handled over 700 cases. We are exclusively dedicated to representing investors nationwide, and we welcome the opportunity to partner with fellow attorneys to ensure clients receive the best possible representation and outcome for their securities-related claims.

Why Refer Your Securities Cases to Iorio Law PLLC?

When you refer a case to Iorio Law PLLC, you can be confident that your client will receive dedicated, skilled, and compassionate representation. We honor the trust you place in us and are committed to upholding the highest standards of legal excellence and client service. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for the clients you entrust to our care, reflecting positively on your judgment and your firm.

Choosing to refer a case is a significant decision. We aim to make Iorio Law PLLC your trusted partner by offering clear advantages:

• Focused Expertise: We have a proven track record of success in representing investors nationwide in securities arbitration and litigation, with a primary focus on FINRA arbitrations. Our practice is concentrated on claims involving broker misconduct, unsuitable recommendations, misrepresentation, churning, failure to supervise, and other complex securities law violations. We have an intricate understanding of FINRA rules, procedures, and the strategies employed by financial institutions

• A Proven Record of Success: August M. Iorio has a distinguished track record of achieving significant recoveries for investors. This includes a groundbreaking, nationally recognized arbitration award against Robinhood Financial over its “meme stock” trading restrictions – the first of its kind. This demonstrates our ability to handle complex, high-stakes litigation against major financial firms.

• Enhanced Client Service:  We understand that securities arbitration is a complex and niche practice area. By referring your clients to us, you ensure they receive the specific legal expertise required to navigate this unique process effectively. Our client-focused approach, guided by integrity, excellence, and grit, guarantees that your clients are in trusted hands. By connecting your client with a firm that has specific experience in their type of case, you are providing them with a valuable service and increasing their chances of a favorable outcome.

• Generous Referral Fees: We honor and respect the relationships you’ve built with your clients. Iorio Law PLLC gladly pays referral fees in strict accordance with all applicable rules of professional conduct and state bar rules, ensuring complete transparency and client consent. We believe in recognizing the trust you place in our firm.

• Peace of Mind for You: Know that your client is in capable hands, and their matter is being pursued diligently by attorneys who understand the nuances of their specific legal challenge.

• Maintain Your Client Relationship: We respect your existing relationship with your client. We will keep you informed of the case’s progress according to your preference and ethical guidelines, ensuring transparency.

• Focus on Your Practice: Referring cases allows you to concentrate on your own core practice areas, secure in the knowledge that a trusted law firm is meeting your client’s other legal needs with the right experience and knowledge.

Partnering with Iorio Law PLLC means entrusting your clients to experienced counsel while ethically sharing in the success of the case.

Our Services

We provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of investors, including:

• Case Evaluation: Thorough analysis to assess the merits of a claim.
• Claim Preparation & Drafting: Crafting compelling arbitration filings.
• Case Management: Streamlined handling of all case aspects.
• Discovery & Document Production: Efficient management of evidence.
• Legal Research & Strategy: Developing robust case strategies.
• Mediation & Settlement: Skillful negotiation for optimal outcomes.
• Representation at Hearing: Aggressive advocacy before FINRA or other arbitration panels.

What Types of Cases Do We Welcome for Referral?

We welcome referrals for cases falling within our core practice areas, including but not limited to:

• Unsuitable Investment Recommendations and Violations of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
• Misrepresentation and Omissions of Material Facts, and Securities Fraud.
• Churning and Excessive Trading
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty
• Unauthorized Trading
• Failure to Supervise by Brokerage Firms
• Selling Away
• Failure to Diversify and Overconcentration of Accounts
• Ponzi Schemes and Fraudulent Investment Vehicles
• Financial Elder Abuse
• Negligence or Fraud Involving Complex Products like Non-Traded REITs, Private Placements, Leveraged ETFs, Delaware Statutory Trusts, and Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds
• Any Dispute with a Stockbroker, Investment Advisor, or Financial Institution.

If you are unsure whether a particular case fits our profile, we encourage you to contact us for a confidential discussion.

Our Simple & Ethical Referral Process

We strive to make the referral process as straightforward and transparent as possible:

1. Initial Contact: Please reach out to us via phone, email, or our online contact form to provide a brief overview of your potential case. All communications are confidential.
2. Prompt Case Evaluation: We will promptly review the information to determine if the matter is one where we can effectively assist and if no conflicts exist. We will then schedule a discussion with you (and your client, if appropriate) to assess the merits of the claim.
3. Clear Referral Agreement: If we accept the case and, with your client’s informed written consent, we will formalize the referral relationship through a written agreement. This agreement will clearly outline the division of fees and responsibilities, adhering strictly to all ethical guidelines set forth by the applicable rules of professional conduct and state bar rules.
4. Ongoing Communication: We will keep both you and the client appropriately informed of case progress and significant developments, in line with your preferences and our ethical obligations.

Benefits for You and Your Client

• For Your Client: Access to specialized legal representation focused on maximizing their financial recovery and holding wrongdoers accountable.
• For You:
  • Peace of mind knowing your client is in experienced and capable hands.
  • The ability to provide a valuable service to your client even outside your specialization.
  • Receive a fair referral fee in accordance with ethical rules, upon successful recovery.
  • Strengthen your reputation as a trusted advisor who connects clients with the right expertise.

Let’s Work Together – Contact Us Today

If you have a client who has suffered investment losses and may have a securities claim, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let us put our specialized knowledge and proven experience to work for them.

We value building strong relationships with fellow members of the bar and look forward to the possibility of working together to serve clients effectively.

How to reach us:

• Phone: 646-330-4624
• Email: info@iorio.law
• Online Form:  Contact Form

Based in New York, NY, we proudly serve clients nationwide.