David R. Chase

David Chase, a nationally recognized and acclaimed SEC investigation lawyer, represents those under SEC, DOJ securities fraud and FINRA investigations around the country. David uniquely understands how the SEC conducts its investigations, settlement negotiations, and prosecutions as he served in the SEC’s Enforcement Division as a Senior Counsel in the SEC’s Miami Regional Office for approximately four years. He now uses this inside knowledge to strategically defend his clients to avoid charges or negotiate favorable settlements where required. For over the last twenty-five years, David has successfully represented individuals, securities professionals, investment advisors, hedge fund managers, and companies who find themselves under the SEC’s crosshairs. Cases handled include insider trading, stock manipulations, crypto fraud, Ponzi schemes, and investment advisor fraud, among others. David will personally handle your case and patiently guide you through the complex and oftentimes stressful investigatory process. He crafts a defense strategy for each of his clients based upon their objectives and personal circumstances. David has been widely quoted and published on SEC cases, and has appeared on Bloomberg, CBC and other media outlets. Additionally, David served for over a decade as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Miami School of Law, where he taught a course on SEC Investigations. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David R. Chase included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Florida Super Lawyers - Securities Litigation, 2004 - 2026 Chambers and Partners - Tier 1 for Securities Litigation, January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026 Avvo - Superb Rating, December 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 Other Sources of Feedback About David R. Chase Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list

• Sole Practitioner

• Greenberg Traurig, Associate, September 1, 1992 - September 1, 1995
• US Securities and Exchange Commission, Senior Counsel, 1995 - 1999
• US Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, Economic Crimes Unit, Special Assistant US Attorney, January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
• Sullivan, Rivero & Chase, Partner, March 1, 1999 - July 1, 2003

• Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law, SEC Enforcement Investigations Seminar, University of Miami School of Law, January 1, 2011 - Present

• Florida, 1992
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1992
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1992
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1992

• American Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Member)