California Securities Law Lawyers | Read Reviews & Compare

If you need legal help with securities law matters in California, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. California attorneys handle cases involving securities fraud, SEC investigations, broker-dealer compliance, investment disputes, and corporate disclosure, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for securities law matters in California is generally 4 years written, 2 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and California's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of California sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on securities law in California bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right securities law attorney in California means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how securities law law works in California — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to securities law law in California. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Marc Steven Applbaum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Midway Law Firm APC
 4275 Executive Square Ste. 200 La Jolla CA 92037
(619) 993-0288
Univ of Southern Calif
English, Spanish
Bar #222511
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Harrison Pierce Kordestani - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kordestani Legal Partners, Inc.
 8033 W Sunset Blvd Ste 798 Los Angeles CA 90046
(323) 628-7150
Boston University School of Law (1995)
Farsi
Bar #175220
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Steven Peter Small - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Steven P. Small
 2509 Santa Clara Ave Alameda CA 94501
(510) 865-2038
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Bar #39869
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Criminal Law
Nathan Mubasher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Nathan Mubasher
 2621 Green River Rd Ste 105 PMB 403 Corona CA 92882
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Arabic
Bar #281645
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Consumer Law
Christopher Palileo Ayayo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ayayo Law Offices, APC
 4100 Campus Dr Suite 210 Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 612-0340
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Bar #172594
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Estate Planning Gov & Administrative Law
Michael J Maloney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Michael J. Maloney, P.A
 5450 Telegraph Road Suite 100 Ventura CA 93003
(805) 804-5393
Stanford University (1979)
Bar #90452
Florida Bar
Active License
Verified
Agricultural Law Business Law Construction Law
William Richard Conklin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of William R. Conklin
 643 Bair Island Rd Ste 200A Redwood City CA 94063
(650) 361-1163
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Bar #33779
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Agricultural Law Business Law Communications & Internet Law
Donald Bruce Marks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Marks & Brooklier, LLP
 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite# 300 Los Angeles CA 90067
(310) 772-2287
Queens Coll
English
Bar #43538
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Joshua Alan Waldman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
 2020 Main St Irvine CA 92614
(949) 975-7500
Univ of Arizona
Bar #222859
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Real Estate Law
David Scott Harrison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bakhtiari & Harrison, P.C.
 9454 Wilshire Blvd 820 Beverly Hills CA 90212
(310) 499-4732
Univ of Southern Calif
English
Bar #206279
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Securities Law Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
Darryl Paul Rains - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Morrison & Foerster LLP
 755 Page Mill Rd Palo Alto CA 94304
(650) 813-5600
Columbia Law School (1982)
Bar #104802
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Consumer Law Criminal Law
Eugene Illovsky - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Illovsky Gates & Calia LLP.
 1611 Telegraph Avenue Suite 806 Oakland CA 94612
(510) 394-5885
Yale Law School (1983)
Bar #117892
State Bar of California Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Brett Gregory Evans - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Evans Law, PC
 155 N Riverview Drive Suite 223 Anaheim CA 92808
7149557444101
University of Washington School of Law (2004)
English
Bar #244213
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Martin Ross Sances - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sances Law
 3736 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite 300 Lafayette CA 94549
(925) 284-2810
Colgate Univ
Bar #175779
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Construction Law
Robert Harvey Bunzel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bartko Pavia LLP
 1 Embarcadero Center Ste 800 San Francisco CA 94111
(415) 956-1900
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (1978)
Bar #99395
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Eric Alan Isaacson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Eric Alan Isaacson
 6580 Avenida Mirola La Jolla CA 92037-6231
(858) 263-9581
Harvard Divinity School (2021)
Bar #120584
Central District of California (federal) Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights
Inna Efimchik - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
White Summers Caffee & James LLP
 541 Jefferson Ave Suite 100 Redwood City CA 94063
(650) 298-6014
University of California (2005)
English, Russian
Bar #239058
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Health Care Law Securities Law
Ronald Altman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Raines Feldman LLP
 18401 Von Karman Avenue Suite 360 Irvine CA 92612
(310) 440-4100
University of San Francisco School of Law (1984)
English
Bar #116628
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Real Estate Law Securities Law
Terrance James Evans - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Duane Morris LLP
 One Market Plaza, Spear Tower Suite 2200 San Francisco CA 94105
(415) 957-3130
Loyola University School of Law (2002)
Bar #227671
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Jon Gavenman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley LLP
 3175 Hanover St. Palo Alto CA 94304
(650) 843-5055
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (1991)
Bar #154631
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Securities Law
Brad Andrew Hakala - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Hakala Law Group, P.C.
 One World Trade Center Suite 1870 Long Beach CA 90831
(562) 432-5023
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (2004)
Bar #236709
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Employment Law
Gerry Harvey Goldsholle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Advocate Law Group P.C.
 P.O. Box 835 Sausalito CA 94965
(415) 339-6510
Coll of William & Mary
English
Bar #154604
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Insurance Claims
Shay Aaron Gilmore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore
 190 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
(415) 846-6397
The University of Texas School of Law
English, Spanish
Bar #217196
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Employment Law
Richard Michael Aaron - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fennemore Dowling Aaron
 8080 N PALM AVE FL 3,PO BOX 28902 FRESNO CA 93729
(559) 432-4500
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (1979)
Bar #88782
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Estate Planning Health Care Law
Craig R. Venable - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley LLP
 3175 Hanover St Palo Alto CA 94304-1130
(650) 843-5642
University of California, Berkeley School of Law (1992)
Bar #161312
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Business Law Securities Law
Antone F. Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bottom Line Law Group
 2081 Center Street Berkeley CA 94704
(415) 729-5405
Columbia Law School (1993)
English
Bar #188041
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Entertainment & Sports Law
Tyler Griffin Newby - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fenwick & West LLP
 555 California St 12TH FL SF CA 94104
(415) 875-2300
Stanford Law School (1999)
Bar #205790
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Securities Law Trademarks
Michael D. Larsen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Michael D. Larsen
 One Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA 94111
(707) 578-2310
University of Chicago (1982)
French
Bar #120815
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Consumer Law Criminal Law
Brandt Richard Stickel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hogan & Stickel, Inc.
 811 N MAIN ST,PO BOX 1286 FORT BRAGG CA 95437
(707) 961-4400
Willamette University College of Law
California Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Antitrust Law Business Law
Mark C. Stevens - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fenwick & West LLP
 801 California St. Mountain View CA 94041
(650) 335-7257
Northwestern University School of Law (1983)
Bar #112085
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Business Law Securities Law
Kalab Andrew Honey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Kalab A. Honey, PC
 2600 E Pacific Hwy Suite 225 Newport Beach CA 92625
(949) 720-7030
Univ of Oregon
English, Mandarin
Bar #249645
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Estate Planning
Alexandra Sanela Gadzo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gadzo Law P.C.
 260 Sheridan Ave Ste 208 Palo Alto CA 94306
(650) 397-9300
Golden Gate Law School
Bar #209127
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Consumer Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Yoshito Yamamoto - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Yoshito J. Yamamoto
 1250 Oakmead Parkway Suite 210 Sunnyvale CA 94085
(408) 660-3928
Texas Wesleyan University (2005)
Japanese
Bar #250526
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Securities Law
Frank Farshin Rahmani - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sidley Austin LLP
 5 Palo Alto Square 3000 El Camino Real 4th Fl Palo Alto CA 94306
(650) 843-5753
Santa Clara University School of Law (1997)
Bar #195850
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Intellectual Property Securities Law
Mark Anchor Albert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Mark Anchor Albert and Associates
 445 S Figueroa St #3100 Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 699-1355
University of California, Berkeley School of Law (1988)
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Bar #137027
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Guy Edward Mailly - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mailly Law
 695 Town Center Dr 700 Costa Mesa CA 92626
(714) 384-6500
The University of Texas School of Law
Bar #135720
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Business Law Civil Rights
Bruce Howard Singman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Bruce H. Singman
 PO Box 1350 Pacific Palisades CA 90272
(310) 486-0995
Univ of Illinois
Bar #58317
California Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law Real Estate Law
Michael Anthony Attanasio - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooley LLP
 4401 Eastgate Mall San Diego CA 92121
(858) 550-6020
Stanford Law School (1990)
Bar #151529
U.S. District Court, Central District of California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Health Care Law Securities Law
Dan Edward Marmalefsky - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Morrison & Foerster LLP
 707 Wilshire Blvd 6000 Los Angeles CA 90017
(213) 892-5809
Yale Law School (1980)
Bar #95477
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Bernard Vogel III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Silicon Valley Law Group
 One North Market St. Suite 200 San Jose CA 95113
(408) 573-5700
Santa Clara University School of Law (1980)
English
Bar #112158
U.S. Tax Court Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Securities Law Tax Law
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