Associate
Paul A. Vacquier is an associate of the firm licensed to practice in all Federal, State and Appellate Courts in California. His practice focuses primarily on representing individuals and broker-dealers in customer disputes and regulatory matters before FINRA, the SEC and other regulatory bodies. Mr. Vacquier further handles business litigation matters relating to fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract and unfair business practices. Mr. Vacquier is experienced in franchise litigation, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and product liability.
Prior to joining Edgerton & Weaver, LLP, Mr. Vacquier worked at the law firm of Gordon & Rees, LLP, in the general business, commercial and insurance practice groups. Mr. Vacquier's prior experience also includes class action annuity defense and drug and medical device litigation.
Mr. Vacquier also volunteered for the Santa Barbara County Office of the Public Defender and as the Communications Coordinator for a New York State Assemblyman.
EDUCATION
- Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2007.
- University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. with Honors, 2004.
PRACTICES
- Securities
- FINRA and SEC Regulation
- Business Litigation
- Franchise Litigation
- Product Liability
- Insurance Coverage