Admitted to bar, 1984, Georgia and U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court.

Martindale-Hubble Law Directory rating: “AV”

Education:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Degree: Juris Doctor with Honors, May 1983

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Degree: B.A. with Honors in Political Science, August 1979

Member: State Bar of Georgia; Atlanta Bar Association; American Bar Association; Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association.

Practice Areas: Business Litigation; Securities Litigation; Broker-Dealer Arbitration; Commercial Collections.

Phone: (678) 775-3550
Email: rcport@cgpglaw.com

PRACTICE CONCENTRATION AND AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  1. Securities Litigation and Arbitration, including:

    Stockbroker and Investment Advisor Misconduct and Fraud
    Churning and Excessive Trading
    Unauthorized Trading
    Unsuitable Recommendations
    Unsuitable Annuities and Life Insurance Products
    Over concentration/Lack of Diversification
    Fraud and Misrepresentation
    Securities Fraud
    Sale of Unregistered Securities

  2. Business and Securities Litigation, including:
    Contract Disputes
    Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
    Commercial collections and Creditor’s Rights Litigation
    Construction law and litigation
    Deceptive and Anti-competitive Trade Practices
    Employment Agreements, including Confidentiality and Non-Compete Litigation
    Real Estate Disputes, including Landlord/Tenant and Sales Contracts

Mr. Port has an “AV” Rating by Martindale Hubbell© Law Directory, which is only awarded to those lawyers that have reached the height of professional excellence, have usually practiced law for many years, and are recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

Mr. Port was selected in both 2004 and 2005 as a Georgia “Super Lawyer” in the practice area of Business Litigation by Atlanta Magazine, March 2004, and March 2005.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

   

“Variable Annuities, Equity Index Annuities and other ‘Retirement’ and “Estate Planning” Devices:  Are They Suitable for Your Clients?” Atlanta Bar Association Estate Planning & Probate Section, January, 2007.
   

"Common Fact Patterns of Stockbroker Fraud and Misconduct," Gwinnett Chapter, Georgia Society of CPAs, September, 2005.
   

“Stockbroker Fraud in Georgia,”
National Business Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, October 23, 2003.
   

“Stockbroker Fraud and Misconduct,”
AARP Chapter 2115, Sandy Springs, Georgia, November 2003.

   

“Common Fact Patterns of Stockbroker Fraud and Misconduct,”
Atlanta Bar Association 22nd Annual Winter Seminar, Whistler, British Columbia, March 2002.
   

“Investment Fraud Upon the Elderly,”
Elder Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, October 2001.
   

“Identifying Investment Advisor Misconduct: What is the CPA’s Responsibility?,” CPE Seminars for Certified Public Accountants, September, October, and November, 2001.
   

“Stockbroker and Brokerage Firm Liability in Georgia,”
National Business Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, June 2001.
   

“Investor’s Claims Against Stockbrokers,”
North Atlanta Chapter, Georgia Society of CPAs, April 2001.
   

“Investor’s Claims Against Brokers,”
Atlanta Bar Association 21st Annual Winter Seminar, Steamboat, Colorado, March 2001.
   

“The Law of the Internet in Georgia,”
National Business Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, July 2000.
   

"Recent Developments in Internet Law -- Cybersquatting,"
Atlanta Bar Association 20 Annual Winter Seminar, Park City, Utah, March 2000.
   
"Georgia Collection Practice for Paralegals",
HMS Continuing Legal Education, June 1997.
   
 

EXPERT COMMENTATOR

Mr. Port has been called upon as an expert commentator on matters involving stockbroker and investment advisor misconduct, as well as other legal topics, including:
   
Guest commentator, “Money Matters,” WSB Radio, 750 AM, Atlanta, Georgia, 2003-2004.
   
Guest commentator, “On The Money,” WXEL 90.7FM, South Florida National Public Radio, Palm Beach, Florida, April 2003.
   
Quoted for article on “Protecting Your Investment Castle”, Crier Newspapers, Atlanta Georgia, June 2002.
   
Multiple appearances on “The Laymen’s Lawyer,” on the topics of “Securities Fraud”, and “Securities Law”, WPBA TV 30, Public Broadcasting, Atlanta, Georgia, April 2003, November 2001, June 1999.
   
Guest commentator, “Money Matters,” WSB Radio, 750 AM, Atlanta, Georgia, 2003-2004.
   
Guest commentator, “On The Money,” WXEL 90.7FM, South Florida National Public Radio, Palm Beach, Florida, April 2003.
   
Quoted for article on “Protecting Your Investment Castle”, Crier Newspapers, Atlanta Georgia, June 2002
   
Multiple appearances on “The Laymen’s Lawyer,” on the topics of “Securities Fraud”, and “Securities Law”, WPBA TV 30, Public Broadcasting, Atlanta, Georgia, April 2003, November 2001, June 1999.
   
Quoted at “Money Advice” section of www.moneybulliten.com, “Legal Insights From Robert Port.”
   
Quoted at “Money Advice” section of www.moneybulliten.com, “Legal Insights From Robert Port.”
   
    PUBLICATIONS
    "Court taught me all about investing," Fulton County Daily Report, August 21, 2006.
 

“Theories of Stockbroker and Brokerage Firm Liability,” Georgia Bar Journal, April 2004.
  “Common Theories of Stockbroker and Brokerage Firm Liability,” The Litigator, Litigation Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, Inc., Fall 203.
  “Common Fact Patterns of Stockbroker Fraud and Misconduct," Georgia Bar Journal, June 2002.
“Legal Issues Arising from Online Investing,” Technology Law, Section Newsletter, State Bar of Georgia, October/November/December 2001.
“You Can Trade on this Advice,” Report on Fraud, March 2002, published by The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, Kroll, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
“Put it in Writing: Why you Need a Written Contract,” Competitive Edge, January/February 2002.
  “Whoops! You’ve Got Mail!,” Georgia Bar Journal, February 2001.
    “E-Commerce: Presenting Evidence of Web Site Content in Court Proceedings” Computer Law, Section Newsletter, State Bar of Georgia, October - December 2000.
  "Protecting Yourself From Investment Fraud," Competitive Edge, March/April 2001.
 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, American Bar Association, 1984 – Present.
   
Member, Atlanta Bar Association, 1984 – Present.
   
Member, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, 2000 – Present.
   
Member of the Board of Directors, Small Firm and Sole Practitioner Section
Atlanta Bar Association, 2001-Present.
   
Chair, Law School Outreach Committee, Atlanta Bar Association, 2001-2002.
   
Member, Nominating Committee, Atlanta Bar Association, 2002.
   
Member, Technology Committee, Fulton County State Court, 1999-2000.
   
Member, Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta, 2000 – Present.
   
 

CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Georgia Supreme Court, 1984
   
Georgia Court of Appeals, 1984
   
Georgia State and Superior Courts, 1994
   
United States Supreme Court, 1989
   
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1986
   
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, 1985
   
United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, 1988
   
Arbitrator, National Association of Securities Dealers, 1992 – Present
Chairmanship Training, April 1997
   
 

PUBLISHED COURT OPINIONS AND ARBITRATION DECISIONS

Milhollin v. Salomon Smith Barney, Inc, 272 Ga. App. 267, 612 S.E.2d 72 (2005).

United States v. Pipkins, 378 f.3d 1281 (11th Cir. 2004), vacated and remanded, 125 S. Ct. 1617 (2005), opinion reinstated, 412 F.3d 1251 (11th Cir. 2005).

Jacobson v. Wachovia Securities, LLC, NASD Case No. 03-05775 (2005) (Stipulated Award)

Griffin v. ING Financial Partners, Case No. 04-00927 (NASD Arbitration 2004).

Bircoll v. Rosenthal, 267 Ga. App. 431, 600 S.E.2d 388 (2004).

Continental Casualty Co. v. Adamo, 364 F.3d 1299 (11th Cir. 2004).

Slakman v. Continental Casualty Company, 277 Ga. 189, 587 S.E.2d 24 (2003).

Continental Casualty Co. v. Adamo, 326 F.3d 1181 (11th Cir. 2003).

Harden v. Pataki, 320 F.3d 1289 (11th Cir. 2003).

Fowler v. InterFirst Capital Corp., 02-01379 (NASD Arbitration 2003) (sitting as arbitration panelist).

Home v. Salomon Smith Barney, 00-04329 (NASD Arbitration 2003) (sitting as sole arbitrator).

Caplan Trust v. Hotovec Pomerance & Co., Inc., 01-0067 (NASD Arbitration 2002).

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc. v. First Southeastern Securities Group, Inc., 97-05677 (NASD Arbitration 1999).

Heel Quik! v. Goldman, National Arbitration Forum, (March 1, 2000) (Domain Name Dispute).

Gymco Construction Company, Inc. v. Architectural Glass & Windows, 884 F.2d
1362 (11th Cir. 1989).

Feimster-Peterson, Inc. v. Gwinnett County, 446 S.E.2d 737 (Ga. 1994).

Brown v. Freedman, 222 Ga. App. 213, 474 S.E.2d 73 (1996).

Urrea v. Flythe, 215 Ga. App. 212, 450 S.E. 2d 266 (1994).

Harry S. Peterson Company, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company, 209 Ga. App. 585, 424 S.E.2d 778 (1993).

The University of Iowa Press v. Urrea, 211 Ga. App. 564, 440 S.E.2d 203 (1993).

Hamilton v. Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, 203 Ga. App. 679, 417 S.E. 2d 713 (1992).

Green v. J. W. Grant and Associates, 91-04116 (NASD Arbitration 1992) (sitting as arbitration panelist).

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