Based in Chicago, DB Johnson Law brings deep regulatory expertise in matters before the SEC, FINRA, state securities departments, and professional licensing boards. We combine the depth of experience you’d expect from a large firm with the flexibility and personal attention of a boutique practice.
Advising clients about securities regulations that impact their business, and how to comply with those regulations.
DB Johnson Law is a national practice devoted exclusively to securities regulation, consulting, and related litigation. While we handle engagements of all sizes, our focus remains on the most complex and challenging regulatory issues.
What sets us apart is the hands-on experience of Dexter B. Johnson. As a former attorney in the SEC’s Office of Regulation, he offers investment advisers, broker-dealers, registered professionals, SEC-registered companies, individual investors, and fellow law firms a unique, insider perspective on the regulatory landscape.
DB Johnson Law provides a full suite of legal services to investment advisers, broker-dealers, investment companies, and their registered professionals. We represent clients in SEC, FINRA, and state securities enforcement proceedings, assist with firm registration and ongoing compliance under SEC and FINRA rules, and conduct internal investigations and strategic consultations on advisory and brokerage matters. To ensure you’re audit-ready, we simulate SEC and FINRA examinations through mock audits, and we defend you in litigation and arbitration arising from broker-dealer disputes and other securities-related claims.
DB Johnson Law also offers comprehensive compliance auditing designed to uncover and remediate potential issues before they escalate. Our services include mock SEC and FINRA examinations to test your readiness, the annual reviews required for investment advisers, and due diligence assessments for firms contemplating mergers, acquisitions, or sales. Each audit concludes with clear, prioritized recommendations so you know exactly how to address any gaps.
Mr. Johnson's regulatory and litigation experience has encompassed virtually every type of securities dispute imagined, including insider trading, fraud and misrepresentation, churning, unsuitability…