Eccleston Law News and Updates

Attorney Eccleston Receives Highest Rating in Legal and Ethical Standards

March 3rd, 2025 at 11:12 AM
James Eccleston has been awarded an AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible recognition for legal ability and ethical standards. Managed by Martindale-Hubbell, this recognition signifies professional achievement in the legal community.
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Wells Fargo Loses Bid for TRO Against Fired Illinois Broker

January 31st, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A federal judge has denied Wells Fargo Advisor’s request for a temporary restraining order against a Schaumburg, Illinois-based broker it fired in November, according to a court filing on Wednesday.
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James Eccleston Awarded Spot in 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List

January 21st, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Attorney James Eccleston has been selected for the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List, an honor given exclusively to lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice. 
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Attorney Eccleston Receives 2025 Top-Rated Lawyer Recognition

January 16th, 2025 at 10:51 AM
James Eccleston has been recognized as a top-rated lawyer with a superb attorney rating in 2025 by the Martindale-Avvo legal community.
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James Eccleston Named 2025 Preeminent Attorney

January 2nd, 2025 at 4:10 PM
James Eccleston has been awarded the highest possible rating in legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. 
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James Eccleston Named Leading Lawyer for 2025

January 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 AM
James Eccleston has been officially recognized by peers as a Leading Lawyer for 2025!
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Attorney Eccleston Receives America's Most Honored Lawyers Award

May 3rd, 2024 at 9:39 AM
James Eccleston has been recognized as one of America's Most Honored Lawyers by The American Registry. 
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Attorney Eccleston Receives AVVO Top Rated Lawyer Award 2024

May 1st, 2024 at 9:36 AM
 James Eccleston has been officially recognized as a Top Rated Lawyer by Martindale-AVVO.  
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Attorney Eccleston Receives Martindale-Hubbell 2024 Judicial Edition Recognition

March 25th, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Attorney James Eccleston recently received the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell AV rating in their 2024 Judicial Edition. 
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Chicago FINRA Arbitrators Award Ten Former Financial Advisors Over $3 Million For Forfeited Deferred Compensation Damages, Interest and Attorneys’ Fees

March 25th, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Ten former Morgan Stanley financial advisors have been awarded over $3 million related to the firm’s wrongful forfeiture of the advisors’ deferred compensation.
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March 31, 2025
Margin Debt Hits Record Highs

Investors' use of margin trading has surged to unprecedented levels, with debit balances in margin accounts reaching a record $937 billion as of January 2025, according to FINRA.

March 28, 2025
FINRA Arbitration Orders Stifel to Pay $133 Million Over Broker's Structured Note Strategy

A FINRA arbitration panel has ordered Stifel Financial’s retail broker-dealer to pay nearly $133 million in damages related to a structured note investment strategy promoted by Miami-based broker Chuck A. Roberts.

March 27, 2025
FINRA Fines Robinhood $26 Million for Compliance Failures

According to Barron’s, FINRA has fined Robinhood Financial and Robinhood Securities $26 million for multiple rule violations, including failures in anti-money laundering compliance, inadequate supervision of trading technology, and misleading customer communications.