Jeffrey B. Kaplan - Miami, FL
Attorney at Kaplan Rothstein Prüss Peraza, P.A.
Securities Arbitration and Litigation Lawyers in Miami, FL
Grand Bay Plaza 2665 S. Bayshore Drive Penthouse 2B Miami, FL 33133
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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32
Years
Experience
Miami Securities Arbitration and Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Securities Arbitration and Litigation
- Class Action Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Jeffrey B. Kaplan is an AV-rated lawyer who focuses his law practice on securities arbitration and litigation and plaintiff-side class action litigation, representing individual and institutional investors in stockbroker misconduct and securities and investment fraud matters. He also represents securities industry professionals in U-4, U-5, and promissory note disputes. Mr. Kaplan has routinely been named a "Top Lawyer" by the South Florida Legal Guide. In 2012, FINRA nominated Mr. Kaplan to serve on the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee, which is an advisory committee that makes recommendations and drafts rules, regulations, and procedures governing FINRA arbitration.
He has extensive experience handling NASD, FINRA, NYSE, and AAA securities arbitration matters and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors. Mr. Kaplan has authored a number of articles on stockbroker misconduct, and he is a recognized authority on the subject. He often serves as a guest lecturer on securities fraud and stockbroker misconduct, and has been invited to speak to investor groups, accountants, and other professionals throughout the country concerning investor protection.
Mr. Kaplan is a past Chairperson and current Board member of the Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health. He also is a former Chairperson of a Florida Bar Grievance Committee and a member of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association SEC Litigation Committee. He is active in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys Division and is a Member of the Miami Innovation Fund, which provides pre-seed funding to technology start ups.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- "Top Lawyers" List, South Florida Legal Guide, 2007 - 2016
- Legal Elite List, Florida Trend Magazine, 2006 - 2016
- "Up & Coming" Lawyers List, South Florida Legal Guide, 2003 - 2006
- Florida Superlawyer, 2008 - 2016
- Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers of 2014 and 2015, ALM, 2014 and 2015
- AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Jeffrey B. Kaplan
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Miami School of Law,
Coral Gables,
Florida, May, 1994
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Law Review: Entertainment and Sports Law Review, Associate Editor
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University of Miami School of Law,
Coral Gables,
Florida, May, 1994
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Non Legal Education
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Northeastern University,
Boston,
Massachusetts, June, 1990
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Major: Finance and Management - Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT, May, 1985
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Northeastern University,
Boston,
Massachusetts, June, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder, since 2003
Past Positions
- Hanzman & Criden, P.A., Partner, 2002 - 2003
- Hanzman & Criden, P.A., Associate, 1997 - 2001
- Law Offices of Steven R. Simon, P.A., Associate, 1996 - 1997
- Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P., Associate, 1994 - 1996
- Shearson Lehman Brothers, Inc., Research Assistant, 1990 - 1991
- Boston Edison Company, Intern/Finance Research Assistant, 1990
Pro Bono Activities
- Habitat for Humanity
- Youth Soccer coach Volunteer, Pinecrest Premier Soccer Club
- Member, Miami Innovation Fund
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1994
Other Affiliations
- Young Philanthropists of Baptist Hospital (Chairperson 2010 – present, Member Steering Committee 2009-2010)
- Greater Miami Jewish Federation - Pacesetter (Chair, 2010 Annual Judicial Reception, Vice Chair, 2009 Annual Judicial Reception, Chair of Corporate Underwriting, 2008 Annual Judicial Reception, Attorneys Division Mentoring Committee, 2006 - 2008)
- United Way Tocqueville Society
- University of Miami Alumni Association, 2007 (Director-at-Large)
- Florida Bar Grievance Committee
- Miami-Dade County Bar Association SEC Litigation Committee (Member)
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Contact
Grand Bay Plaza
2665 S. Bayshore Drive
Penthouse 2B
Miami, FL 33133
Phone: 844-741-4289
Fax: 305-374-1961
Email: Send a message
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