Patrick M. Smith

Patrick Smith helps financial services firms keep their business on track in the face of regulatory investigations and complex commercial disputes. Clients call Patrick for his comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environment and seek his guidance to help them through each stage of an investigation or commercial dispute. Whether facing the SEC, the CFTC or a class-action lawsuit, Patrick offers insight and advice built on years of experience.

A steady hand in complex investigations and litigation

Patrick represents broker-dealers, futures commission merchants, investment banks, trading firms and individuals throughout the financial services industry in a variety of regulatory investigations and complex commercial disputes. Patrick brings to bear a deep understanding of the industry, the financial products and trading strategies frequently at issue, and the evolving regulatory environment so his clients can resolve regulatory investigations and litigation in a way that minimizes business disruption and loss.