About Frederick M. Lehrer
About the Firm
Frederick M. Lehrer, Attorney and Counselor at Law, is a national and international law practice that focuses on securities and corporate law matters. Mr. Lehrer developed his skills nine years as an enforcement attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 1991 to 2000, including three of those years serving concurrently as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, followed by over twenty-five years in private practice.
The firm's practice is concentrated exclusively in federal securities law, SEC compliance, and going public transactions. Mr. Lehrer advises SEC reporting companies, Alternative Reporting companies, and private companies entering the public markets on the full range of securities matters, including:
Corporate and Securities Law
- Corporate governance for SEC reporting companies
- M&A and corporate transactional counsel
- Private placements and Rule 506 compliance
- Proxy and information statements
- Investor relations disclosure compliance
- Toxic financing review — convertible notes and warrant structures
SEC Compliance
- SEC periodic and current reports — 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K
- SEC comment letter response and staff correspondence
- Insider trading compliance and Section 16 reporting
- Rule 144 tradability opinions and restricted stock analysis
- Blue Sky and state securities law compliance
Going Public
- SEC registration statements — Form S-1, Form 10, Regulation A+
- Going public transactions — IPO, direct listing, reverse merger
- OTC market quotation — OTCQB and Pink Sheets filings
Before entering private practice, Mr. Lehrer spent nine years as an attorney in the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Division of Enforcement, investigating and prosecuting fraudulent schemes and other violations of federal securities laws.
He also spent three years as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida in its Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach offices. While serving in this role, he participated in prosecuting cases involving securities fraud, insider trading, money laundering, and mail and wire fraud.
Flat-Fee Arrangements for Legal Services
Attorney Lehrer recognizes that the cost of legal services is often a barrier for individuals and businesses. To address this, he offers a flexible and transparent flat-fee arrangement that covers ongoing work under a monthly flat fee for a scope set out in writing. Larger document projects, such as registration statements, private placement memoranda, and other extensive document preparation, are excluded from the monthly fee but are also offered on a flat-fee basis.
This means no hourly billing, no surprise invoices, and no charges for consultations. Whether a call lasts one minute or one hour, there is no additional fee. Under a traditional hourly arrangement, attorneys commonly bill in six-minute increments, so even a one-minute phone call billed at $450 per hour would cost $45, and a handful of quick calls each month can add up quickly. With Attorney Lehrer's flat-fee arrangement, clients can pick up the phone whenever a question arises, without watching the clock or worrying about the bill.
Clients reach Mr. Lehrer directly by phone or email; there is no layer of associates between the client and the attorney.
Credentials and Experience.
Frederick M. Lehrer brings a valuable combination of SEC enforcement, Criminal Enforcement, and decades of private practice as Securities Counsel for SEC reporting companies, Alternative Reporting companies, and private companies going public.
Served in the United States Army
Served as a Specialist 5, earning the Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. A foundation of duty, precision, and accountability under pressure that informs every chapter of his professional career.
Joins the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Joined the SEC as an investigator after government service with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, developing securities fraud matters from the ground up — the intake, document, and witness work that determines whether a case ever reaches an attorney's desk.
Becomes an SEC Enforcement Attorney
Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1991 and continued at the SEC as an enforcement attorney for nine years, investigating and prosecuting complex securities fraud, insider trading, and other violations of federal securities laws — sixteen years at the Commission in total.
Appointed Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
Served three years as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach offices, prosecuting securities fraud, insider trading, money laundering, and mail and wire fraud cases.
Enters Private Practice
Founded his private securities law practice, bringing the insider perspective of a former SEC enforcement attorney and federal prosecutor to advise public companies, executives, and entrepreneurs on SEC compliance, going public transactions, and corporate finance.
Expands to National & International Practice
Grew the practice to serve national and international clients on securities, transactional, going public, SEC reporting, and corporate finance matters — establishing the flat-fee model that removes billing uncertainty for clients worldwide.
25+ Years of Private Practice
With over 25 years in private practice following his government service, Mr. Lehrer continues to provide sophisticated securities counsel with the speed, precision, and regulatory insight of a former SEC enforcement attorney.
Served in the United States Army
Served as a Specialist 5, earning the Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. A foundation of duty, precision, and accountability under pressure.
Joins the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Joined the SEC as an investigator after service with the CFTC, developing securities fraud matters from intake through witness work.
Becomes an SEC Enforcement Attorney
Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1991 and served nine years as an SEC enforcement attorney — sixteen years at the Commission in total.
Appointed Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
Three years prosecuting securities fraud, insider trading, money laundering, and mail and wire fraud in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
Enters Private Practice
Founded private securities law practice, advising public companies, executives, and entrepreneurs on SEC compliance and corporate finance.
Expands to National & International Practice
Expanded to serve national and international clients with the flat-fee model that removes billing uncertainty.
25+ Years of Private Practice
Continues to provide sophisticated securities counsel with the speed and precision of a former SEC enforcement attorney.
What Sets Frederick M. Lehrer Apart
Former SEC Insider
Nine years inside the SEC's Division of Enforcement gives Mr. Lehrer an unmatched understanding of how regulators think, investigate, and prosecute — knowledge he now uses exclusively to protect his clients.
Federal Prosecutor
Three years as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting securities fraud and financial crimes means he understands the full spectrum of legal risk — from civil compliance to criminal exposure.
Flat-Fee Transparency
No hourly billing surprises. Mr. Lehrer's flat-fee model gives clients predictable cost for a written scope of ongoing work, with larger projects quoted separately.
International Reach
From his Clermont, FL office, Mr. Lehrer serves clients across the United States and internationally, advising on cross-border securities transactions, foreign private issuers, and global capital markets.