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- "I was very pleased with Mr. Meyer’s handing of my arbitration claim. Throughout the process, I felt that I was treated with respect and I always appreciated the extra effort David Meyer and his staff put forth to recover the money my stockbroker had lost. They did a tremendous job and when it was over, David was able to get back a lot more money for me than I ever expected. I have kept the firm’s number handy and would tell anyone that has been a victim of stockbroker misconduct to contact Meyer Wilson." C.F., Ohio
- "Thankfully, we hired the law firm of Meyer Wilson - they skillfully guided us through the NASD (now FINRA) arbitration process and achieved an outstanding recovery for us. We do not know what we would have done without their help..."Mr. and Mrs. R.Springfield, Ohio
- "Mr. Meyer and his staff was always professional and responsive to my calls and they really took their time with me to review paperwork and make sure that I remained well informed throughout the process. I feel like Mr. Meyer not only helped me to recover my investment losses, but he also helped me to get justice for my late husband..." J.S., Ohio
Investor News
- Man Sentenced for Multimillion Dollar Investment Fraud ScamPosted on 2/11/2012
- Brokerage Firm Settles Inadequate Supervision of Stockbroker ClaimPosted on 2/10/2012
- Woman Sentenced for Role in Multimillion Dollar Ponzi SchemePosted on 2/6/2012
- Receiver Appointed in Ohio Securities Fraud CasePosted on 2/1/2012
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Investor Articles
- What To Do If You Think Ohio Broker Misconduct Has Happened To You
- How Ohio Securities Fraud Claims Are Resolved
- 3 Common Types of Ohio Securities Fraud
- Four Tips for Ohio Consumers on How to Avoid Financial Fraud in 2011
- How to Find a Trustworthy Certified Financial Planner, Broker, or other Financial Advisor
- The Debate Continues Over Whether Life Settlements Are Really Securities
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- A Columbus Investment Fraud Attorney Reviews Post-Madoff Ponzi Schemes
- Ohio Margin Investing: Managing Risks and Recoveries
- 3 Things to Think About Before Putting Money in a Pre-IPO Investment
- What Makes Unsuitability Claims Suitable for Settlement in Ohio?
- How Ohio Investors May Avoid Fraud with Self-Directed IRAs
- Are Self-Directed IRAs Safe for Ohio Investors?
Recent Blog Posts 
- Ohio Investors to Recover Money in 725 Million Dollar AIG Settlement2/22/2012
- Receiver Appointed in Ohio Securities Fraud Case2/22/2012
- Columbus Investment Fraud Lawyer Looks at Case with New OH Defendants2/20/2012
- Possible Ponzi Scheme Warning Signs Present Before Mazella Trial2/11/2012
- Securities Fraud and President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Speech2/11/2012
- More Delays in $20M Ohio Ponzi Scheme Case2/6/2012
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Shelly J. Coffman
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An investigator with Meyer Wilson, Shelly J. Coffman graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland and then went on to receive a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Arkansas.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Coffman was employed by Stephens, Inc., an investment banking firm, where she served a broad client base of institutional and individual investors. Ms. Coffman's work in the investment banking industry led her to a well-known nationwide, securities class action firm, where her focus was primarily upon investors seeking financial recovery for losses suffered as a result of securities fraud, including derivative lawsuits filed against corporate boards, seeking to impose corporate governance reforms aimed at protecting shareholders and eliminating corporate waste and abuse. While with this firm, Ms. Coffman had the opportunity to be involved with dozens of major securities and consumer class action cases including significant work on In re Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation, one of the largest class action cases ever filed.
Ms. Coffman joined Meyer Wilson in 2003. Her expertise in class action litigation covers a wide spectrum of industries, particularly securities and consumer protection. Ms. Coffman's familiarity with the litigation environment, and specifically the securities industry, enables her to evaluate and investigate claims for a wide variety of clients, including institutional investors, and upon filing enables her to provide assistance at every stage of a case.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Coffman was employed by Stephens, Inc., an investment banking firm, where she served a broad client base of institutional and individual investors. Ms. Coffman's work in the investment banking industry led her to a well-known nationwide, securities class action firm, where her focus was primarily upon investors seeking financial recovery for losses suffered as a result of securities fraud, including derivative lawsuits filed against corporate boards, seeking to impose corporate governance reforms aimed at protecting shareholders and eliminating corporate waste and abuse. While with this firm, Ms. Coffman had the opportunity to be involved with dozens of major securities and consumer class action cases including significant work on In re Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation, one of the largest class action cases ever filed.
Ms. Coffman joined Meyer Wilson in 2003. Her expertise in class action litigation covers a wide spectrum of industries, particularly securities and consumer protection. Ms. Coffman's familiarity with the litigation environment, and specifically the securities industry, enables her to evaluate and investigate claims for a wide variety of clients, including institutional investors, and upon filing enables her to provide assistance at every stage of a case.
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