Blaine F. Doyle
Counsel
Practices:
Blaine focuses his practice on resolving complex business disputes, particularly in the financial services industry. He represents national banks, broker-dealers, and financial advisory firms in court, FINRA arbitration, and regulatory proceedings. Blaine is experienced in defending a range of financial services clients before the CME, FINRA, CFTC, SEC, NFA, and before state securities regulators.
Education & Admissions
Education
- Tulane University
(B.A., cum laude, 2004)
- Tulane University
(M.A., 2005)
- Tulane University Law School
(J.D., 2009)
Admissions
- State of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Experience
- Experienced in all stages of customer arbitrations before FINRA and the NFA, and if necessary, the appellate process.
- Second-chaired several customer dispute FINRA arbitrations featuring allegations of fraud and unsuitability.
- Second-chaired a multiday NFA arbitration in successfully defending an Introducing Broker against charges of fraud for multimillion dollars.
- Defended a financial advisor in a FINRA enforcement action, and aided in the negotiation of a settlement with regulatory authorities.
- Experienced in defending individuals and business entities before regulators including the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC, and various state securities regulators.
Involvement
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Chicago Bar Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Tulane Alumni Club of Chicago (Co-President)
- Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago
- Friends of Wagner Farm (Board Member)
Honors
- Named to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars List (2017-2021)