Robert J. Girard II

Practice areas

Securities Litigation, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Employment Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Robert J. Girard II, a founding partner at Girard Bengali, APC, boasts over two decades of experience advocating for the rights of both public investors involved in securities litigation and arbitration, as well as employees entangled in employment disputes. With a wealth of expertise, adeptness, and unwavering determination, Mr. Girard has cultivated a strong reputation as a devoted and resolute champion of his clients’ concerns. He ardently upholds the belief in achieving justice for his clients by means of the litigation process.

Mr. Girard is a staunch supporter of both institutional and individual investors, challenging prominent Wall Street brokerage firms and securing millions of dollars on behalf of his clients, both in courtroom settings and through the FINRA Dispute Resolution/Arbitration process. Whether by means of settlement, arbitration, or trial, Mr. Girard employs a results-focused methodology to safeguard his clients’ interests, accompanied by an ardent dedication to preserving their rights. His portfolio of cases encompasses individuals subjected to financial elder abuse, securities fraud, inappropriate investment strategies, misrepresentations, and mishandling of accounts. Notably, Mr. Girard does not represent brokerage firms when they pursue legal action against public investors.

Beyond his work on FINRA 8210 inquiries, on-the-record (OTR) testimonies, and enforcement measures, Mr. Girard also extends his representation to securities professionals caught in employment disputes with broker-dealer and advisory firms. He takes it upon himself to shield his clients’ reputations against unscrupulous entities that exploit the submission of a Form U5 as a weapon. His track record includes successful negotiations for revised Form U5 disclosure language and the pursuit of claims related to expungement, deferred compensation, wrongful discharge, unfair business practices, retaliation, discrimination, and proration of promissory notes.