
Dominique Heller’s practice includes general commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and appeals with a focus on securities and financial services litigation. Since graduating near the top of her law school class, Dominique has established herself as a knowledgeable and experienced trial lawyer. She has second-chaired several arbitrations through final hearing, and has primary responsibility over a number of other matters. Dominique has been instrumental in obtaining final awards in favor of broker/dealers and expungement of matters from the registered rep’s record. Dominique regularly handles appeals in both state and federal courts.
Dominique has also defended a corporate executive against claims by the Federal Trade Commission and seven states in an enforcement proceeding involving alleged damages in excess of $300 million. She played a key role in obtaining a dismissal with prejudice of another case in federal court based upon complex jurisdictional arguments. In state court, Dominique has argued a number of pre-trial and post-trial hearings successfully.
Dominique joined the firm at its inception in November 2009 after practicing with the founding members at one of the most highly regarded firms in Florida. She has published several articles and is active in local and national bar associations and community organizations. She currently serves as a director and Vice President of the Epilepsy Services Foundation, Inc.

Representative Experience
- Represented individuals and brokerage firms in arbitration proceedings before FINRA, both member/member and member/customer disputes
- Represented a corporate executive in a regulatory injunction action
- Represented individuals in non-competition disputes
- Represented individuals in state and federal court commercial disputes
- Represented foreign state owned entity in racketering dispute
- Represented individuals and entities in appeals in state and federal courts
Significant Reported Decisions
- In re Dooley, 2009 WL 3333922 (FINRA 2009)
- Bernardele v. Bonorino, 608 F.Supp.2d 1313 (S.D. Fla. 2009)
- In re Peak Securities Corporation, 2008 WL 5427998 (FINRA 2008)
- In re Ayers, 2011 WL 1734771 (FINRA 2011)
Past Experience
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Hon. James D. Whittemore Judical Intership, Spring 2007
- Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa FL 2007-2009
Publications
- “Something Fishy About Herring,” Author, Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine, Criminal Law Section (Vol. 19, No. 8), May 2009
- “Defending Mail and Wire Fraud in the Wake of United States v. Lake,” Author, American Bar Association Journal, Criminal Litigation Section (Vol. 8), Summer 2008
- “Defending Mail and Wire Fraud in the Wake of United States v. Lake,” Author, The Champion, April 2008
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Bob Hogue School of Real Estate: Real Estate Sales Associate Licensee, Spring 2004
- Federal Bar Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Epilepsy Services Foundation: Board of Directors, Vice President
- Stetson University School of Law: Judge, Moot Court and Trial Team
Practice Areas
- Securities and Financial Services Litigation
- White Collar Crime, Government Investigations, Corporate Compliance and Ethics
- Appellate
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Stetson University College of Law, 2007 (Order of the Barristers; Moot Court Team; Mock Trial Team)
- B.S., cum laude, Florida State University
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Distinctions
- Walter Mann Award Recipient, Stetson University School of Law
- Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award Recipient, Stetson University School of Law
- Florida Super Lawyers 2011, Rising Star