Varga, Jennifer D.

ROBERT M. VAN DE VEIRE’s practice focuses on securities litigation and arbitration.  Bob primarily represents individuals and entities that have been the victims of securities fraud and broker negligence.  While at Malecki Law, Bob has helped recover millions of dollars in losses for a wide range of individuals – from retired school teachers and union workers to the founders and executives of large corporations both in the United States and abroad.  Recent cases Bob has handled have included a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, unsuitable investment strategies, unauthorized trading and multi-million dollar tax shelter frauds. 

In addition to his work representing investors, Bob also regularly represents individuals who work in the securities industry and find themselves the subject of a regulatory investigation, involved in contract disputes with their former employer, or seeking to bring a whistleblower complaint.  Recently, Bob successfully defended a registered person being sued individually for over half of a million dollars.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Bob is a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), an international association of lawyers dedicated to protecting the rights of public investors.  Within PIABA, he is active in the Arbitration Committee and the Self-Regulatory Organization Committee. 

Bob is also a member of the New York County Lawyers Association, where he serves on the Securities and Exchanges Committee. 

EDUCATION

Bob received his JD from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was chosen for participation of the St. John’s Securities Arbitration Clinic and also served on the board of the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute (PTAI). He has continued his involvement in PTAI, serving as a coach for one of the organization’s mock trial teams since 2010.

Bob received his BA in Economics from Drew University in Madison, NJ.  As an undergraduate, Bob was selected to participate in Drew University’s Wall Street Semester, and spent two years working for an independent stock broker affiliated with a large national broker-dealer.  These opportunities provided invaluable experience and allowed him to gain insight into the financial industry.  Additionally, as a member of the university’s men’s lacrosse team, Bob was twice selected to the Middle Atlantic Conference All-Academic Team. 

BAR ADMISSIONS

·         New Jersey

·         New York

·         District of New Jersey

·         Southern District of New York

PUBLICATIONS

·         Secondary Liability Under Section 10(B) Of The Securities Act Of 1934 And Rule 10b-5 Post-Stoneridge, The Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development (Summer 2011).

·         Ethics in Discovery: Court and Arbitration, Practicing Law Institute, Securities Arbitration 2012 (August 2, 2012).