Robert and Christine Mitchell - Clients

Dear Cary:

"We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Whether we win or lose our case we know that you did just an incredible job representing us.  Your dedication, intelligence and thoroughness were beyond our greatest hope.  We certainly didn't have the largest case but you treated our case with passion, professionalism and care.  You were brilliant.  You are a great lawyer and a great person.  Words can't express the depths of our feelings.  Thank you." 

David Teller - Client

"Cary achieved a fantastic arbitration reward for me through a combination of extremely patient and diligent work presented to the arbitrator in calm, reasonable and honest explanations. His guidance on the legal and strategic decisions was dead on. He was always available to me even for minor questions and lengthy exploratory sessions. I interviewed 11 lawyers in the Bay area prior to settling on Cary and if I ever run into a situation where I need legal advice again the first person I would call is Cary Lapidus."

Chet and Betty Smurzynski - Clients

"As middle class U.S. citizens, we thought we had done our homework through the NASD concerning the brokers we invested with. To our distress, we found out these companies used the system to defraud us and many others. Cary was a breath of fresh air in an unbearable situation. He was literally our life preserver. There are many ways to describe Cary: his professionalism, ethics, passion for justice and his great arbitration skills, but what meant the most to us was he is truly a caring and decent human being. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needs legal advice. Our many thanks go out to him."

E. and S. van Boer - Clients

Cary Lapidus made our first (and hopefully only) experience in our case against one of the largest US financial investment advisors a successful one.  Not only did his careful and meticulous preparation result in a sizeable award in our favor, but his personal support and empathy throughout the year- long process reduced what would otherwise have been a stressful and painful undertaking. 

We were referred to Cary as one of a number of competent attorneys to evaluate and represent us.  After interviewing all of them, we initially chose Cary because we felt he best understood our situation, realistically represented and laid out the risks and potential of our case, and above all was someone who we simply felt we could trust and work with.  In what seemed to us as a “David vs Goliath” case against our brokers, Cary guided such a thorough preparation and execution of our case that it caused the financial institution to seek mediation prior to arbitration.  During mediation, Cary again skillfully guided the process to result in a sizeable award which surpassed our expectations, and saved us the expense, time, and risk of arbitration.  Most importantly, we felt Cary obtained for us a rightful penalty for our brokers for their negligence and misrepresentations.

Both my wife and I would recommend Cary not only as tremendously skilled attorney, but also as a person with integrity, ethics, and a great sense of “what is right.”

Paul Dubow - Opposing Counsel and Mediator

"I first met Cary Lapidus 20 years ago when we were asked by the American  Arbitration Association to explain the Association's new securities arbitration rules to securities trial attorneys. Subsequently, we were adversaries in securities litigation. Since I became a full time mediator in 2001, I have mediated six matters in which he represented the plaintiffs. He is probably the most well prepared attorney with whom I have ever dealt, he has  excellent judgment and understanding of the law which, among other things, causes his opponents to recognize that they will have a difficult case to defend, and, most important of all, he is highly ethical and those who deal with him know that his word is his bond."  

Richard Rigg - Clients

Dear Cary:

" Thank you again for the absolutely splendid work you did on our behalf. We are most grateful for the settlement you obtained for us. We appreciate as well the standard of professionalism you applied in the process."

Robert D. Links , Esq. - Arbitrator in two of Lapidus' cases

"He is one of the great ones. So straightforward, so direct, so well prepared, so powerful in his presentation..you would be hard pressed to find a better advocate to plead your case."

Edward Horwitz - Expert Witness

Dear Cary:

"It was a pleasure working with you and Mr.  Smith on this matter.  I am delighted that you were able to settle the case.  Based on your skills and your work ethic, I am confident that you received a "reasonable" settlement from respondents.... Once again, thanks for the opportunity to work with you.  You are a real "pro". 

Sincerely,
Edward B. Horwitz, Securities Litigation Consultant.

Michael Marchi - Client

"Cary Lapidus is an excellent attorney.  His knowledge, judgment and professionalism were extremely valuable to me during a difficult time.  I highly recommend Cary for legal advice and representation."

Tammy L. McClure - Client

"Cary took my case on the principle that big brokerage firms should not be allowed to take advantage of women under duress during traumatic life events. Two years into my contentious divorce settlement mediation with an 'all or nothing' verdict in the final court hearing balance, I was cold-called by a financial advisor of a large brokerage firm who insisted he could earn more with my provisional divorce settlement funds than my bank account.  When I tried to recover my losses the brokerage firm washed their hands of responsibility, ignoring that they had caught me at an emotionally stressful time when I should not have been investing in anything risky or long-term. A man of principle, Cary Lapidus took my case and persevered to success through the mediation with the brokerage company even though Cary had much bigger opportunities to choose from." 

Vladimir Belinsky - Client

"Cary Lapidus was referred to me by a prominent NASD lawyer in New York who said Cary was the only NASD lawyer in San Francisco he would recommend. After speaking with several lawyers I decided to retain Cary. One of the primary reasons for doing so was trust. Cary was honest and straightforward about the circumstances of my situation and what I could reasonably expect as an outcome. He was sensitive to costs and made sure I understood the cost/benefit analysis of his legal strategy. I felt Cary was knowledgeable, interested, responsive and sincere in doing everything he could for a successful outcome. The legal system is filled with ambiguity and uncertainty. Dealing with a straight shooter like Cary made the process much more tolerable."

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hall - Clients

"Thank you, Cary.  We feel a great connection has been made and that although distance will be coming between us we will always be connected.... This has been quite a battle we all went through together... We are most indebted to you, Cary.  We could never have done this without you."

Michael and Tanis Coutant - Clients

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Cary Lapidus for helping us to achieve a decision in our favor against one of the world's largest investment firms.  Cary's vast amount of knowledge and experience was definitely the key to our winning an award.  Cary is not only very professional and honest, he also cares about his clients.  We would strongly recommend Cary for your case."

Cordell Fisher - Client

"I want you to know how pleased I am with your professional service regarding my FINRA case.  Your prompt communication and attentiveness was and is impressive.  Thanks again! " 

Pursuant to California Rule of Professional Conduct 1-400, these testimonials do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.