Jupiter · Treasure Coast · Palm Beach County
Jupiter Securities Attorney
Walter J. Mathews, P.A. represents investors, brokers, and businesses in securities disputes and investment fraud recovery throughout Jupiter and the Treasure Coast. Former SEC Senior Counsel and experienced Jupiter Florida investment fraud lawyer with over 25 years of practice.
If you are a Jupiter investor who has suffered losses due to broker misconduct, or a financial professional facing regulatory scrutiny on the Treasure Coast, Walter J. Mathews, P.A. provides experienced securities representation. The firm handles the full range of securities disputes — from FINRA arbitration and SEC enforcement defense to investment fraud recovery and complex commercial litigation. Clients throughout Jupiter, Tequesta, Stuart, and Martin County have relied on Mr. Mathews to pursue and defend high-stakes securities matters in federal and state courts.
Walter Mathews brings a background that few private securities attorneys can match. Before entering private practice, he served as Senior Counsel with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement, Southeast Regional Office from 2002 to 2006. In that role, he investigated and litigated federal securities violations including fraudulent investment schemes, accounting fraud, insider trading, and market manipulation. That firsthand experience — knowing how regulators think, investigate, and build their cases — gives Jupiter and Treasure Coast clients a decisive advantage whether they are pursuing a claim or defending against one.
The firm is based in Fort Lauderdale and serves clients throughout northern Palm Beach County, Martin County, and the broader Treasure Coast. Jupiter and Stuart clients can reach the firm via I-95 or the Florida Turnpike, and Mr. Mathews appears regularly in the Southern District of Florida courthouse in West Palm Beach, which handles federal securities matters for the region. The firm also represents clients statewide and nationally in complex federal securities cases.
What We Handle
Securities Practice in Jupiter
FINRA Arbitration
Representing Jupiter and Treasure Coast investors and broker-dealers in FINRA arbitration claims. Mr. Mathews has prosecuted and defended FINRA claims for over 25 years.
SEC Defense
Defense against SEC, FTC, and CFTC investigations and enforcement actions. Former regulator — he knows how cases are built from the inside.
Investment Fraud Recovery
Recovering losses for Jupiter and Martin County investors harmed by broker misconduct, unsuitable investments, churning, unauthorized trading, and Ponzi schemes.
Government Investigations
Representing witnesses, targets, and persons of interest in federal investigations by the SEC, FBI, and federal prosecutors in South Florida and the Southern District.
Commercial Litigation
Breach of contract, business fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and complex commercial disputes in Palm Beach and Martin County federal and state courts.
Appellate Practice
Florida and federal appellate representation for securities, commercial, and litigation matters throughout the Eleventh Circuit.
Why Walter J. Mathews
A Jupiter Securities Attorney Who Has Been on Both Sides
Most securities attorneys have only practiced from one side. Walter Mathews has represented investors recovering losses, financial professionals defending their careers, and companies facing regulatory scrutiny — all in Treasure Coast and South Florida federal courts.
Before entering private practice, he spent four years inside the SEC's Southeast Regional Office investigating the same types of cases he now defends and prosecutes. That dual perspective — regulator and advocate — is rare and particularly valuable in Jupiter, Stuart, and Martin County securities disputes.
Former SEC Senior Counsel, Division of Enforcement (2002–2006)
Florida Certified Civil Circuit Mediator
Admitted: Florida Bar, S.D. Fla., M.D. Fla., N.D. Fla., 11th Circuit
J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
Over 25 years of FINRA arbitration experience
Personally represented hundreds of investors in federal receiverships
Common Questions
Jupiter Securities Attorney FAQ
Does Walter J. Mathews handle securities cases in Jupiter, Florida?
Yes. Walter J. Mathews represents investors and financial professionals throughout northern Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, including Jupiter, Tequesta, Stuart, and Martin County. The firm handles FINRA arbitration, SEC defense, investment fraud recovery, and commercial securities litigation.
What does a Jupiter Florida investment fraud lawyer do?
A Jupiter Florida investment fraud lawyer investigates and pursues claims on behalf of investors who have suffered losses due to broker misconduct, unsuitable investment recommendations, unauthorized trading, churning, Ponzi schemes, and other securities violations. Walter Mathews pursues recovery through FINRA arbitration and, where appropriate, civil litigation in Florida and federal courts.
What advantage does a former SEC attorney bring to Jupiter securities cases?
Walter Mathews served as Senior Counsel in the SEC's Division of Enforcement from 2002 to 2006, investigating fraudulent offerings, accounting fraud, insider trading, and market manipulation. That experience — understanding how federal regulators build and prosecute cases — gives Jupiter and Treasure Coast clients a strategic advantage that few private practitioners can provide.
Does the firm handle cases in Stuart and Martin County?
Yes. In addition to Jupiter and Tequesta in Palm Beach County, Mr. Mathews regularly represents clients in Stuart and throughout Martin County. The firm's Fort Lauderdale office at 219 Davie Boulevard is accessible via I-95, and Mr. Mathews appears in the Southern District of Florida courthouse in West Palm Beach, which covers federal securities matters for the entire Treasure Coast region.
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