Jeffrey B. Kaplan

Jeffrey B. Kaplan is an AV-rated lawyer who focuses his law practice on securities arbitration and litigation and plaintiff-side class action litigation, representing individual and institutional investors in stockbroker misconduct and securities and investment fraud matters. He also represents securities industry professionals in U-4, U-5, and promissory note disputes. Mr. Kaplan has routinely been named a "Top Lawyer" by the South Florida Legal Guide. In 2012, FINRA nominated Mr. Kaplan to serve on the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee, which is an advisory committee that makes recommendations and drafts rules, regulations, and procedures governing FINRA arbitration. He has extensive experience handling NASD, FINRA, NYSE, and AAA securities arbitration matters and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors. Mr. Kaplan has authored a number of articles on stockbroker misconduct, and he is a recognized authority on the subject. He often serves as a guest lecturer on securities fraud and stockbroker misconduct, and has been invited to speak to investor groups, accountants, and other professionals throughout the country concerning investor protection. Mr. Kaplan is a past Chairperson and current Board member of the Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health. He also is a former Chairperson of a Florida Bar Grievance Committee and a member of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association SEC Litigation Committee. He is active in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys Division and is a Member of the Miami Innovation Fund, which provides pre-seed funding to technology start ups. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Jeffrey B. Kaplan included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors "Top Lawyers" List, South Florida Legal Guide, 2007 - 2016 Legal Elite List, Florida Trend Magazine, 2006 - 2016 "Up & Coming" Lawyers List, South Florida Legal Guide, 2003 - 2006 Florida Superlawyer, 2008 - 2016 Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers of 2014 and 2015, ALM, 2014 and 2015 AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell Other Sources of Feedback About Jeffrey B. Kaplan 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 2020 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 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list

• Shareholder, since 2003

• Hanzman & Criden, P.A., Partner, 2002 - 2003
• Hanzman & Criden, P.A., Associate, 1997 - 2001
• Law Offices of Steven R. Simon, P.A., Associate, 1996 - 1997
• Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P., Associate, 1994 - 1996
• Shearson Lehman Brothers, Inc., Research Assistant, 1990 - 1991
• Boston Edison Company, Intern/Finance Research Assistant, 1990

• Habitat for Humanity
• Youth Soccer coach Volunteer, Pinecrest Premier Soccer Club
• Member, Miami Innovation Fund

• Florida, 1994

• Young Philanthropists of Baptist Hospital (Chairperson 2010 – present, Member Steering Committee 2009-2010)
• Greater Miami Jewish Federation - Pacesetter (Chair, 2010 Annual Judicial Reception, Vice Chair, 2009 Annual Judicial Reception, Chair of Corporate Underwriting, 2008 Annual Judicial Reception, Attorneys Division Mentoring Committee, 2006 - 2008)
• United Way Tocqueville Society
• University of Miami Alumni Association, 2007 (Director-at-Large)
• Florida Bar Grievance Committee
• Miami-Dade County Bar Association SEC Litigation Committee (Member)