Carlson & Associates, P.A. - Miami, FL

Premier Securities Arbitration and Commercial Litigation in Miami

Carlson & Associates, P.A. is a premier South Florida trial boutique headquartered in downtown Miami. Established in 1991 by founding partner Curtis Carlson, the practice provides sophisticated legal advocacy in high-stakes financial disputes, securities litigation, and complex contract matters. When individual investors, institutional shareholders, or corporate entities suffer substantial capital losses due to dishonest broker practices or breach of fiduciary obligations, securing experienced legal counsel is essential. Clients who need a lawyer with deep courtroom readiness and extensive arbitration experience turn to the firm for tenacious representation.

Comprehensive Securities Fraud and Broker Negligence Advocacy

Financial markets present serious risks when brokerage firms fail in their legal duties. Carlson & Associates, P.A. has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors nationwide through Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration, state court proceedings, and federal trial actions. Those seeking to hire an attorney after experiencing devastating financial harm receive direct, partner-level advocacy across an array of specialized claims:

• Investment Fraud and Misrepresentation: Aggressive prosecution of claims involving fraudulent schemes, Ponzi operations, fake monthly statements, unauthorized transactions, and false financial statements.
• Unsuitable Investments and Churning: Taking decisive legal action against brokerages that recommend risky penny stocks, complex collateralized mortgage obligations, volatile private placements, or junk bonds inconsistent with a client's risk profile.
• Selling Away and Failure to Supervise: Holding brokerage houses accountable when supervisory negligence allows rogue financial advisors to solicit illicit non-firm investment opportunities.
• Broker and Advisor Embezzlement: Relentlessly tracing stolen assets and pursuing maximum civil recovery through arbitration panels and appellate courts.

Sophisticated Business Litigation and Contract Dispute Resolution

Beyond financial markets and broker negligence, Carlson & Associates, P.A. serves as seasoned business litigation lawyers for domestic enterprises, foreign corporations, and commercial partners. Business litigation often involves complex contracts, corporate governance stalemates, or accounting malpractice where strategic thinking defines the outcome. For businesses facing contentious commercial splits, the firm offers rigorous counsel in:

• Corporate and Partnership Disputes: Resolving shareholder deadlock, minority squeeze-outs, director and officer liability disputes, and business dissolutions.
• Contract Enforcement: Enforcing complex commercial agreements, non-compete covenants, commercial vendor pacts, and resolving breach of contract litigation.
• Professional Malpractice: Pursuing accounting malpractice and legal negligence claims where professionals breached acceptable fiduciary and professional standards.
• Bankruptcy Trustee Special Counsel: Serving as litigation counsel for trustees and creditors to recover concealed assets and unwind fraudulent transfers.

Proven Track Record and Respected Industry Accolades

Curtis Carlson brings decades of distinguished courtroom advocacy, having tried complex commercial disputes before juries and international arbitration tribunals since 1977. Recognized with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recurrent honors from Super Lawyers, the firm pairs relentless courtroom preparation with personalized client care. Whether an individual investor urgently needs an attorney for a pending FINRA claim or an organization seeks skilled trial counsel to protect valuable corporate assets, Carlson & Associates, P.A. provides resolute, ethical, and trial-tested advocacy.