James Eccleston leads SNSFE's nationally active Securities Group, representing investors in recovering investment losses, and financial services professionals in disciplinary, employment, and compliance matters. A recipient of an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethics, Jim's successes include recovering $2.8 million for a customer whose account was excessively traded, and substantial awards for stockbrokers for damages resulting from wrongful termination and defamation. Jim has held numerous securities licenses and Chicago Bar Association leadership positions, serves as an arbitrator and mediator, and is a broadly published author and speaker whose professional opinions are frequently quoted in print and online publications.