About Lewins Law – Experienced Advocates for Victims of Brokerage Misconduct

LewinsLaw is dedicated to preserving and protecting the rights of investors. Richard A. Lewins centers his practice in representing individual investors in claims against brokers, brokerage firms and investment advisors. He has represented hundreds of clients throughout the country in arbitrations before the NASD/FINRA, NYSE and AAA, and has recovered substantial amounts through Awards and settlement. He has been a featured speaker and author in the area of securities and securities litigation for the American Association for Justice (f/k/a/ ATLA), State Bar of Texas, The University of Texas School of Law, Dallas Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Financial Executives Institute. His opinions on securities related topics are frequently sought by news organizations, and he has hosted a weekly radio show on investor’s rights.

As General Counsel and Compliance Officer for the broker/dealer arm of a technology-based holding company, he represented the company on all matters before the State Securities Board and the National Association of Securities Dealers and Securities and Exchange Commission. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Lewins held series 7 and 24 licenses and has worked as a Registered Representative or in management for several national brokerage firms including EF Hutton, Merrill Lynch, Shearson Lehman Hutton and HD Vest.

Named a Texas Super Lawyer, Mr. Lewins has been recognized as an exceptional attorney who has attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers represent an elite top 5% of the practicing attorneys in Texas who are selected by peer review.

Richard A. Lewins was a featured speaker at the 16th, 17th, and 18th Annual Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (“PIABA”) Meetings. PIABA is the largest US organization of lawyers who represent investors in arbitrations against the brokerage industry. Mr. Lewins also serves on the Board of Directors for PIABA.

Mr. Lewins received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and his J.D. from S.M.U.