01 / DISPUTES
FINRA arbitration
Representation in industry and other FINRA arbitration matters, from evaluating the claim through hearing or resolution.
Wehrle Law LLC · Financial advisor representation
When your career or property is on the line, we deliver results.
Representation of stockbrokers and financial advisors in FINRA arbitration, regulatory matters, and disputes with brokerage firms. Representation of businesses and individuals in real estate and business disputes, foreclosure defense, employment disputes and employment discrimination.
Independent counsel · Missouri state courts and federal courts throughout the United States
About the firm
J. Christopher Wehrle
Attorney at Law and Managing Member
J. Christopher Wehrle is the Managing Member of Wehrle Law LLC and has approximately 30 years of legal experience. He represents stockbrokers and financial advisors in FINRA arbitration, regulatory and disciplinary matters, and disputes with brokerage firms.
His practice also includes business and contract litigation, real estate and foreclosure matters, and employment disputes and discrimination claims. As the firm's managing attorney, he works directly with clients from the initial evaluation through resolution.
Professional background
Education
- Saint Louis University
B.S.B.A. (Finance), 1989 - Saint Louis University
M.S. Finance, 1991 - Saint Louis University
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1994
Bar Memberships
- Missouri
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
Representative Results
- Obtained numerous injunctions in courts around the country barring brokers and advisors from improper customer solicitation.
- Won several awards and settlements on behalf of brokerage firm customers for account losses due to unsuitable recommendations, churning, misappropriation, and breach of fiduciary duty.
- Obtained several favorable settlements of promissory notes on behalf of brokers and advisors.
- Obtained several injunctions cancelling property foreclosures in Missouri state courts.
Insights/Perspectives/Analysis
Core practice
FINRA and advisor matters
A firm dispute, a customer allegation, or a regulatory inquiry can affect much more than the immediate case. Representation should account for the advisor's livelihood and professional record as well as the legal claims.
02 / REGULATION
Investigations and disciplinary matters
Counsel on FINRA inquiries and proceedings, with attention to deadlines, responses, and the broader professional consequences.
03 / FIRM RELATIONSHIPS
Advisor–firm disputes
Disputes involving compensation, promissory notes, departures, solicitation, agreements, wrongful U5 language, and other issues arising from a brokerage relationship.
04 / RECORDS
Disclosure issues
Review of disputed or potentially inaccurate professional disclosures and the processes available to address them.
Litigation
Business, property, and employment disputes
Our practice also represents clients in contested business, real estate, foreclosure, and employment matters. The focus is on identifying the practical objective early and building the case around it.
- Business and contract litigation
- Ownership and commercial disputes
- Real estate litigation
- Property and transaction disputes
- Foreclosure defense
- Employment disputes
- Employment discrimination
Working together
Direct, experienced counsel
Our practice means the lawyer you retain is closely involved in the strategy and the work. The first conversation should clarify the dispute, the immediate deadlines, and what outcome is realistically worth pursuing.
Wehrle Law LLC · Inquiries
Discuss a potential matter
For a FINRA, business, real estate, foreclosure, or employment dispute, contact us with the basic nature of the matter and any immediate deadline. Information you send is treated as confidential, but does not create an attorney-client relationship.
2601 S. Hanley Rd.St. Louis, MO 63144