For more than 15 years, Ryan Baker has focused on the representation of brokerage firms, investment advisers, associated persons and others involved in the financial services industry. Across the country, Ryan has represented clients before arbitration panels, state and federal courts, the SEC, FINRA and state regulators in disputes involving sales practices, customers, competition, employment, recruiting and regulatory matters. Whether handling a single dispute or many related disputes, Ryan leverages his understanding of the industry with technological acumen to provide value and efficiency. He created the proprietary BBS Arbitrator Database with detailed notes and information on thousands of arbitrators and arbitration awards, regularly analyzing the data and identifying trends.
Ryan R. Baker
Member
Memphis
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Ryan R. Baker
Member
Memphis
rbaker@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/baker-ryan-r/
Memberships
American Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
The Florida Bar
For more than 15 years, Ryan Baker has focused on the representation of brokerage firms, investment advisers, associated persons and others involved in the financial services industry. Across the country, Ryan has represented clients before arbitration panels, state and federal courts, the SEC, FINRA and state regulators in disputes involving sales practices, customers, competition, employment, recruiting and regulatory matters. Whether handling a single dispute or many related disputes, Ryan leverages his understanding of the industry with technological acumen to provide value and efficiency. He created the proprietary BBS Arbitrator Database with detailed notes and information on thousands of arbitrators and arbitration awards, regularly analyzing the data and identifying trends.
Memberships
American Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
The Florida Bar
Representative Experience
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Representation of Complete Health Partners, a Pharos Capital portfolio company and physician-centric, professionally managed, technology-enabled primary care group, in its acquisition of Family Care Physicians, LLP is a Florida-based medical group practice specializing in family and geriatric medicine.
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For the past 10 years, the firm’s Memphis office, in conjunction with AutoZone and Memphis Area Legal Services, has hosted...
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Represented Morgan Keegan in obtaining dismissal of customer claims against the firm in a FINRA arbitration, then successfully argued before the Tennessee Court of Appeals to have the zero award reinstated after it had been vacated by the local Chancery Court
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Successful representation of Securities Service Network and one of its investment advisory representatives in obtaining dismissal of customer claims against the firm, first in a FINRA arbitration and then in a state court action
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Successful representation of Century Securities in a FINRA arbitration involving claims of unsuitably risky and inappropriate investment recommendations to the former trustee of a trust account
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Successful representation of Al Frank Asset Management and its Chief Investment Officer in an AAA arbitration involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and improper use of margin
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Successful representation of Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and one of its agents in obtaining dismissal of customer claims relating to an allegedly unsuitable variable annuity purchase
Representative Experience
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Client Type: Private Company
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Client Type: Pro Bono
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Client Type: Public Company
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Client Type: Private Company
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Client Type: Private Company
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Client Type: Private Company
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Client Type: Public Company
Publications
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April 25, 2019 | Firm Publication
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May 15, 2017 | Firm Publication
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November 14, 2016 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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April 4, 2019 | Memphis, TennesseeBass, Berry & Sims
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October 25, 2016 | Audio CallABA Section of Litigation Roundtable
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July 19, 2016 | Knoxville, TennesseeBass, Berry & Sims
Media Mentions & Firm News
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December 11, 2020 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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January 15, 2015
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November 18, 2013
Publications
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April 25, 2019 | Firm Publication
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May 15, 2017 | Firm Publication
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November 14, 2016 | Firm Publication
Media Mentions & Firm News
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December 11, 2020 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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January 15, 2015
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November 18, 2013
Accolades
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013, 2020)
Vanderbilt Law School — Academic Excellence Awards in Conflicts of Law, WTO Dispute Resolution and Public Education Law
Accolades
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013, 2020)
Vanderbilt Law School — Academic Excellence Awards in Conflicts of Law, WTO Dispute Resolution and Public Education Law
Related Services
Related Industries
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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2005
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Florida State University - B.S., 2002
Education
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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2005
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Florida State University - B.S., 2002
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Florida, 2007
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Tennessee, 2005
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2022
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2013
Admissions
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Florida, 2007
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Tennessee, 2005
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2022
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2013