Jerome M. Selvers

Jerome M. Selvers, chair of the firm’s Securities Regulatory Enforcement & Litigation Practice, is widely recognized as a preeminent securities attorney, respected in both the private bar and securities enforcement agencies for his knowledge, skill and professionalism. He represents brokers, brokerage firms, public and private companies, investment advisers, directors, officers, and individuals in securities investigations, as well as civil enforcement and administrative litigation, throughout the country.  Jerry provides strategic defense and trial skills for his clients against allegations of federal and state securities laws violations brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New Jersey Bureau of Securities, and other state securities regulators, as well as in disciplinary proceedings before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Jerry regularly collaborates with attorneys in the firm’s Criminal Defense and Investigations practices regarding federal and state criminal securities investigations and prosecutions, providing our clients comprehensive counsel in securities investigations, enforcement, and litigation. He also is called upon by other criminal defense attorneys to provide advice and counsel in connection with allegations of federal and state securities laws violations by their clients.  In addition, Jerry represents other securities professionals, including accountants and attorneys, in enforcement actions before the SEC.  He also represents investors in FINRA arbitrations who have suffered significant financial losses due to broker misconduct.

In addition to his securities regulatory enforcement and litigation practice, Jerry litigates commercial matters involving disputes among businesses, shareholders, and employees.

Prior to entering private practice, Jerry served as a Trial Attorney in the SEC Division of Enforcement where he investigated and prosecuted civil suits and administrative proceedings and represented the Commission in trials and hearings, in cases involving violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Representative Matters

Our firm is proud of the results it has achieved for clients, some of which are noted here.  Of course, each legal matter is unique on many levels, and past successes are not a guarantee of results in any other pending or future matters.

Honors & Recognitions

• Selected for inclusion in the list of Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent lawyers

The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings list is issued by Martindale-Hubbell. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews/.

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Community & Professional

• Member, Business Law Section, Securities Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association
• Member, Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association
• Trustee for the liquidation of broker-dealer G.H. Sheppard & Co., Inc., pursuant to the Securities Investment Protection Act, appointed by the United States District Court: Southern District of New York.
• Commissioner, New Jersey Securities Regulation Study Commission, appointed by the Governor. 
• Member and Articles and Projects Editor, St. John’s Law Review
• Member and Editor, The Catholic Lawyer, St. Thomas More Institute for Legal Research