Attorney Profiles

Anthony J. Hartman is a 1965 graduate of Ohio State University and received his law degree in 1968 from Case Western Reserve University School of Law where he was elected to Order of the Coif, a law school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa. Since entering the practice of law over 30 years ago with a large Cleveland law firm, Tony has tried hundreds of cases involving all types of business disputes. He has represented every type of client, from individuals to huge corporations. In years past, he has engaged in securities litigation on behalf of both individual investors and large brokerage firms, including Paine Webber, Prudential, and Everen Securities. But today, his securities practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of investors seeking to recover losses caused by the misconduct of stockbrokers, investment advisors, analysts and other investment professionals. In addition to representing clients, Tony has been a frequent lecturer to other lawyers and to trade groups. He has spoken at securities law seminars and is a member of the Cleveland Bar Association Securities Law Committee. He is a member of PIABA (Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association) and is co-author (with his partner Jay Salamon) of "The Broker's Duty to Monitor Accounts and Recommend Protective Measures," published in the PIABA Bar Journal, Summer, 2002 .