Eccleston Law News and Updates

Attorney Eccleston Receives Highest Rating in Legal and Ethical Standards

March 3rd, 2025 at 11:12 AM
James Eccleston has been awarded an AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible recognition for legal ability and ethical standards. Managed by Martindale-Hubbell, this recognition signifies professional achievement in the legal community.
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Wells Fargo Loses Bid for TRO Against Fired Illinois Broker

January 31st, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A federal judge has denied Wells Fargo Advisor’s request for a temporary restraining order against a Schaumburg, Illinois-based broker it fired in November, according to a court filing on Wednesday.
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James Eccleston Awarded Spot in 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List

January 21st, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Attorney James Eccleston has been selected for the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List, an honor given exclusively to lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice. 
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Attorney Eccleston Receives 2025 Top-Rated Lawyer Recognition

January 16th, 2025 at 10:51 AM
James Eccleston has been recognized as a top-rated lawyer with a superb attorney rating in 2025 by the Martindale-Avvo legal community.
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James Eccleston Named 2025 Preeminent Attorney

January 2nd, 2025 at 4:10 PM
James Eccleston has been awarded the highest possible rating in legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. 
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James Eccleston Named Leading Lawyer for 2025

January 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 AM
James Eccleston has been officially recognized by peers as a Leading Lawyer for 2025!
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Attorney Eccleston Receives America's Most Honored Lawyers Award

May 3rd, 2024 at 9:39 AM
James Eccleston has been recognized as one of America's Most Honored Lawyers by The American Registry. 
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Attorney Eccleston Receives AVVO Top Rated Lawyer Award 2024

May 1st, 2024 at 9:36 AM
 James Eccleston has been officially recognized as a Top Rated Lawyer by Martindale-AVVO.  
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Attorney Eccleston Receives Martindale-Hubbell 2024 Judicial Edition Recognition

March 25th, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Attorney James Eccleston recently received the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell AV rating in their 2024 Judicial Edition. 
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Chicago FINRA Arbitrators Award Ten Former Financial Advisors Over $3 Million For Forfeited Deferred Compensation Damages, Interest and Attorneys’ Fees

March 25th, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Ten former Morgan Stanley financial advisors have been awarded over $3 million related to the firm’s wrongful forfeiture of the advisors’ deferred compensation.
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LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

November 4, 2025
FINRA Suspends Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Over $180,000 in Improper Transfers

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) suspended former Morgan Stanley advisor C.J. Kline for two years and imposed a $5,000 fine for allegedly executing more than $180,000 in improper fund transfers between his personal and brokerage accounts.

November 3, 2025
Former Florida Broker Pleads Guilty in $2.7 Million Investment Fraud and PPP Loan Scheme

Former Florida broker Jared Dean Eakes, 34, of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to wire and bank fraud in connection with a $2.7 million investment scam and a separate scheme involving over $4.75 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe for the Middle District of Florida.

October 31, 2025
Department of Labor Sued Over Illegitimate Deferred Compensation Opinion Letter

Three former Morgan Stanley advisors filed suit this week against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), claiming the agency exceeded its authority and was unduly influenced when it issued an advisory opinion that sought to undermine their deferred compensation claims.