Securities
Top-Ranked Securities Lawyers in Orlando, Florida
Summary
As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked securities lawyers in Orlando, Florida are Robert Quan Lee “Robert” (LexRank 80.00), Kenneth Raymond Artin (80.00) and Jeffrey Evan Decker (80.00).
This ranking lists 15 securities lawyers in Orlando, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. Their experience ranges from 4 to 50 years in practice. 1 of the 15 lists Spanish on their Florida Bar profile.
- Lawyers ranked
- 15
- Fully verified
- 15 of 15
The ranking
Ordered by organic LexRank score; paid placements are labelled and never affect a position. How we rank
- Rank1-No changeRR
Robert Quan Lee “Robert”
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 31 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
80.00LexRankView profileWhy #1?
Ranks #1 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Rank2-No changeKA
Kenneth Raymond Artin
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 37 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
80.00LexRankView profileWhy #2?
Ranks #2 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Rank3-No changeJD
Jeffrey Evan Decker
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 36 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
80.00LexRankView profileWhy #3?
Ranks #3 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Rank4-No changeJJ
Jeffery Quinn Jonasen
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 37 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
80.00LexRankView profileWhy #4?
Ranks #4 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Rank5-No changeRR
Richard Allen Rodgers
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 31 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
80.00LexRankView profileWhy #5?
Ranks #5 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Rank6-No changeSR
Stefan A Rubin
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 26 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
80.00LexRankView profileWhy #6?
Ranks #6 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Rank7-No changePS
Philip John Snyderburn
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 50 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
80.00LexRankView profileWhy #7?
Ranks #7 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Rank8-No changeBB
Benjamin Parrish Butterfield
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 40 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
78.60LexRankView profileWhy #8?
Ranks #8 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Local relevance (5/5). 1.40 points behind #7, mostly data quality.
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
1.40 points behind #7 (Philip John Snyderburn): Data quality −1.4.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
- Rank9-No changeAW
Adam Edward Williams
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 19 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
71.40LexRankView profileWhy #9?
Ranks #9 with 71.40: strongest in Experience (22.8/30) and Local relevance (5/5). 7.20 points behind #8, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 22.8/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
7.20 points behind #8 (Benjamin Parrish Butterfield): Experience −7.2.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
- Rank10-No changeJD
Julia Dimitrievna Dennis
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 17 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
70.40LexRankView profileWhy #10?
Ranks #10 with 70.40: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (20.4/30). 1.00 points behind #9, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
Held back by
- Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
1.00 points behind #9 (Adam Edward Williams): Experience −2.4.
- Rank11-No changeVB
Vanessa Louise Braeley
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 15 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
68.00LexRankView profileWhy #11?
Ranks #11 with 68.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (18/30). 2.40 points behind #10, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
Held back by
- Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
2.40 points behind #10 (Julia Dimitrievna Dennis): Experience −2.4.
- Rank12-No changeZZ
Zhan Zhao
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 10 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
62.00LexRankView profileWhy #12?
Ranks #12 with 62.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (12/30). 6.00 points behind #11, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
Held back by
- Experience 12/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
6.00 points behind #11 (Vanessa Louise Braeley): Experience −6.
- Rank13-No changeJH
Jordan Hossein Rafael Harirchi
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 9 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
60.80LexRankView profileWhy #13?
Ranks #13 with 60.80: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (10.8/30). 1.20 points behind #12, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
Held back by
- Experience 10.8/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
1.20 points behind #12 (Zhan Zhao): Experience −1.2.
- Rank14-No changeMC
Maryana Curci
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 4 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
54.80LexRankView profileWhy #14?
Ranks #14 with 54.80: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (4.8/30). 6.00 points behind #13, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.7)
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
Held back by
- Experience 4.8/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
6.00 points behind #13 (Jordan Hossein Rafael Harirchi): Experience −6.
- Rank15-No changeJJ
Jacqueline Marie Gardner “Jackie”
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified- 5 years experience
- Securities
- ✓ Bar status verified
54.60LexRankView profileWhy #15?
Ranks #15 with 54.60: strongest in Local relevance (5/5) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Experience (6/30). 0.20 points behind #14, mostly data quality.
Strongest
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
- Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 20)
Held back by
- Experience 6/30 (ranking avg 22.3)
0.20 points behind #14 (Maryana Curci): Data quality −1.4.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
Data sources behind the scores
Every score on this page is calculated from facts backed by these sources. Each profile shows which source supports which fact and when it was last checked.
- floridabar.org · Official / regulatory · 15 profile pages154 facts for 15 lawyers
Securities market in Orlando
LexRanked tracks 15 lawyers in securities law in Orlando, Florida. 15 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 19, 2026.
- Lawyers
- 15
- Law firms
- 0
- Verified professional data
- 15 of 15
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
- Withheldtoo few sourced counts
- Median experience
- 26 years15 lawyers
Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on ; data verified . Ratings and review counts count only when backed by a source; figures from fewer than three profiles are withheld. All lawyers in Orlando
What sets these Orlando lawyers apart
Every lawyer in this ranking has a The Florida Bar license verified as eligible to practice, and every fact shown links to its source. The figures below come from each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.
| Fact about the 15 ranked lawyers | Figure |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 to 50 (median 26) |
| Languages besides English | Chinese (2), German (2), Dutch (1), Russian (1) |
| License status with The Florida Bar | Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer |
| Most common law school | University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (5 lawyers) |
Who is included in this ranking?
Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Orlando office address and securities as a practice area on record. It compares 15 securities lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. The Florida Bar does not board-certify lawyers in securities, so the practice area is the one each lawyer lists on their Florida Bar profile, which The Florida Bar does not review. How we rank.
Florida rules to know
A Florida securities claim must be filed within 2 years after the investor discovered, or should have discovered, the facts, and never more than 5 years after the violation (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(f)).
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Fraud in securities sales | Fraud, untrue statements or misleading omissions in connection with the offer, sale or purchase of a security or investment are unlawful (Fla. Stat. § 517.301(1)) |
| Unregistered securities and sellers | A sale of an unregistered, non-exempt security, or by an unregistered dealer or associated person, may be rescinded by the buyer (§§ 517.07, 517.12, 517.211(1)) |
| Rescission or damages | The buyer recovers the price plus interest at the legal rate if they still own the security, or the loss if they have sold it (§ 517.211(4) and (5)) |
| Attorney fees | The court shall award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party unless that would be unjust (§ 517.211(7)) |
| Florida deadline | 2 years from discovery of the facts, but not more than 5 years from the violation (§ 95.11(5)(f)) |
| Federal fraud deadline | A federal securities fraud claim must be brought by the earlier of 2 years after discovery or 5 years after the violation (28 U.S.C. § 1658(b)) |
| FINRA arbitration | A claim against a brokerage firm is not eligible for FINRA arbitration once 6 years have passed since the event (FINRA Rule 12206(a)) |
| Court | Where cases are heard |
|---|---|
| State court circuit | Orange County is in Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit |
How to choose among these lawyers
Confirm the license, ask who will handle your matter, and get the fee terms in writing before you sign.
- Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory and check the bar number shown on their LexRanked profile.
- Ask whether the lawyer you meet will handle your matter personally, and how many matters like yours they have handled recently.
- Ask how they charge and what costs are extra, and get the agreement in writing.
- If you prefer to work in another language, check the languages listed on each profile.
Further reading
Sources for the rules above
- The Florida Bar: member directory (license, certification, languages, admission dates)
- The Florida Bar News: Board certification continues to set Florida lawyers apart (July 2026)
- Florida Statutes, section 517.301 (fraudulent transactions)
- Florida Statutes, section 517.211 (private remedies)
- Florida Statutes, section 517.07 (registration of securities)
- Florida Statutes, section 517.12 (registration of dealers and advisers)
- Florida Statutes, section 95.11 (limitations of actions)
- 15 U.S.C. § 78j (manipulative and deceptive devices)
- 28 U.S.C. § 1658 (securities fraud limitations)
- FINRA Rule 12206 (time limits for arbitration)
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to bring a securities claim in Florida?
Within 2 years after you discovered, or with due diligence should have discovered, the facts, and no later than 5 years after the violation (section 95.11(5)(f)). Federal securities fraud claims follow the same 2-year and 5-year limits (28 U.S.C. § 1658(b)).
Can I get my money back if a broker sold me an unregistered investment?
Often yes. A sale of an unregistered, non-exempt security, or by an unregistered dealer, may be rescinded: you recover what you paid plus interest, less income received, if you still own it (section 517.211). The right is lost if you refuse a written repurchase offer for 30 days.
Do I have to go to court or arbitration against my brokerage firm?
Most brokerage account agreements require FINRA arbitration. A claim is not eligible for FINRA arbitration after 6 years from the event (FINRA Rule 12206), and a dismissal on that ground does not stop you from going to court.
Who pays the lawyer in a Florida securities case?
In an action under section 517.211, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party unless that would be unjust. Investor lawyers often work on contingency.
Which court handles cases in Orlando?
State court cases in Orange County are heard in Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Are there Spanish-speaking securities lawyers in Orlando?
Yes. 1 of the 15 ranked lawyers lists Spanish on their Florida Bar profile. Each LexRanked profile shows the languages on record.
How is this ranking ordered?
By the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Payment never changes a position.
Do client reviews affect the LexRank score?
Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Reviews are shown on profiles for information only, and Reputation counts only awards on record, such as board certification. How we rank
Which lawyers are verified?
15 of the 15 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Robert Quan Lee “Robert”, Kenneth Raymond Artin, Jeffrey Evan Decker, Jeffery Quinn Jonasen and Richard Allen Rodgers and others.
About this ranking
- Last updated
- Methodology
- LexRank v1.2 - deterministic, reproducible scoring
- Editorial review
- LexRanked editorial team,
- Independence
- Positions are never sold. Paid placements, if any, are labelled and do not affect scores.
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