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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"I've worked with Jeff a number of times now and find him to be attentive and effective. I trust his knowledge and judgement and will continue to work with him."
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"Jeff was great and patient while walking through all of the potential options."
"Jeff got the job done."
"Jeff was truly remarkable!"
"Very responsive and valuable legal advice. I would work with Jeff anytime again."
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