Jeff Stoltz
Attorney at Law
Virginia
DC, VA
"Jeff did a great job, efficient and effective. Thanks Jeff!"
About
Previously Jeff worked for five years at FINRA, the nation's largest independent securities regulator. He also served for two years as a judicial law clerk in the District of Columbia and worked at a small DC-area firm before starting his own practice.
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Client Reviews
"Responsive and constructive to work with"
"Very easy to work with. Set clear expectations and completed the project accordingly. Very happy to have Jeff's help."
"Jeff is great and drafted my saas agreements."
"Jeff helped us complete stripe atlas business filings. Thanks."
"Very responsible and knowledgeable, highly recommended!"
"Jeff’s services were perfect for my situation. He was very knowledgeable and attentive to my needs and concerns. I highly recommend him for contract negotiations."
Work History
Stoltz Law PLLC
Owner
Jul 2016 - Present
Assist startups, small businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and other professionals with business law issues including entity formation, contract drafting and review, and capital raising.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Attorney-Investigator
Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
• Led investigations of potential securities laws and SRO rules violations
• Negotiated settlements for monetary sanctions and suspensions against registered representatives
• Conducted on-the-record testimony of dozens of brokers and other witnesses
• Researched and drafted legal memorandum in support of regulatory actions
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Regulatory Analyst
Sep 2011 - Jan 2014
• Performed reviews of potential insider trading and other securities law violations
• Drafted detailed referrals of suspicious trading to the Securities and Exchange Commission
• Interviewed executives, attorneys, and brokers in conducting reviews for insider trading activity
• Analyzed quantitative market data and trading activity through a variety of public and proprietary systems
Securities and Exchange Commission
Legal Intern, Division of Trading and Markets
Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
• Analyzed and researched proposed rule changes for self-regulatory organizations
• Prepared draft releases for submission to the Federal Register
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Law Clerk
Sep 2007 - Aug 2009
• Drafted orders in numerous areas of law including family, administrative, and criminal
• Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda in support of Judge’s opinions
• Managed chambers' docket by communicating with attorneys and third parties