Robert J. Girard II

Robert J. Girard II is a founding partner of Girard Bengali, APC, and a highly skilled attorney in securities litigation, arbitration, and employment disputes. With over 19 years of experience, he represents both institutional and individual investors, as well as securities professionals.

Mr. Girard has built a strong reputation for his ability to recover significant financial awards for clients in legal disputes against major Wall Street firms. His dedication to justice has helped countless individuals and professionals navigate complex legal challenges in the financial industry.

Mr. Girard earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 1996. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2001. While at Seton Hall Law, he held leadership roles on the Executive Board of the Rodino Law Society and served as Director of the Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Board. Admitted to the California Bar in 2001, Mr. Girard is authorized to practice in multiple courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Mr. Girard has recovered millions of dollars for his clients throughout his career. In 2017, he won a $1.8 million award for an elderly couple in an elder financial abuse case, with over $1 million in punitive damages. He has also secured significant arbitration awards for securities professionals, including a $3.7 million case against a FINRA member and an expungement award for a wrongfully discharged broker. His expertise in securities industry disputes has made him a trusted advocate for clients facing financial and employment-related legal issues.

A respected leader in his field, Robert J. Girard II is actively involved in professional organizations, including PIABA, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Recognized for his excellence, he has been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers list from 2015 to 2024 and previously to the Rising Stars list from 2012 to 2014.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Girard Bengali, APC
• Member, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, Italian American Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
• Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Independent Brokers-Dealers

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges