Former financial services litigator brings regulatory depth, crisis leadership experience, and a practical, results-driven approach to dispute resolution.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- is proud to announce that Jake Loftus has joined our panel of neutrals, where he will serve as a mediator and arbitrator across financial services, securities, employment, business, and trust and estate disputes. A former partner at DLA Piper who spent his career representing broker-dealers, investment banks, private equity and venture capital funds, financial advisors, and corporate executives before the SEC, FINRA, and state regulators, Jake brings to every dispute a wide-angle view of how business disputes actually get resolved.
That regulatory fluency carries into his mediation practice, paired with thorough preparation and direct engagement with both sides of the table. Jake communicates with both parties well before the session starts, identifying the real gap between positions so the time spent at the table is fully dedicated to closing it. Having run a major brokerage office through the financial crisis of 2008, he also brings a sharp instinct for what a drawn-out dispute costs beyond legal fees.
Jake's path to the mediation table wound through maritime law, securities litigation, and a stint as general counsel for a financial firm with operations spanning Hong Kong and mainland China. He later returned to private practice, broadening his practice to include trust and estate work, employment disputes, and trade secret litigation, and spent his most recent years as a partner at DLA Piper.
"Jake brings a practical combination of deep industry knowledge and real-world business judgment to the mediation table," said Dario Higuchi, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Signature Resolution. "We are very proud to welcome him to our panel."
Beyond his legal practice, Jake has served on the Board of Governors, Executive Committee, and Finance Committee (which he formerly chaired) of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.
Jake earned his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from Whittier Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Whittier Law Review and received the American Board of Trial Advocates Award. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Michael's College
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About Signature Resolution
Founded in 2017 in the heart of Los Angeles, Signature Resolution comprises a panel of distinguished neutrals hailing from diverse backgrounds, including respected judges and trial attorneys specializing in virtually every civil practice area. The founding partners inaugurated the organization with a vision of providing the highest level of service and convenience for attorneys and their clients. Signature Resolution's panelists offer unrivaled expertise and commitment to resolve even the most challenging legal matters. In addition to the Los Angeles location, Signature Resolution also has offices across California. For more information about the firm's mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution services, visit signatureresolution.com.
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