Representative experience

Representing a consumer lender in a matter involving the CFPB and DOJ relating to alleged discrimination by a group of mortgage brokers.

Defending clients in actions brought by individual borrowers, or groups of borrowers, in mass or class actions, attacking servicing or lending practices.

Successfully represent the lending industry, including banks, loan servicers, and trusts, in all New York state and federal courts.

Represent servicers and mortgage lenders in enforcement action by the New York Attorney General.

Represent lenders and loan servicers in more than a dozen mass and class actions by borrowers claiming entitlement to loan modification or improper denial.

Counsel and defend clients in actions involving mortgages, student, equipment, auto loans, and credit cards.

Securing an appellate win in the Second Circuit for a national bank in a federal foreclosure action for diversity of citizenship purposes.

Defending clients against claims under federal and state consumer protection statues, including TILA, RESPA, ECOA, FHA, FDCPA, and TCPA.

Represent clients in bankruptcy adversary actions and appeals.

Represent financial institutions in CFPB investigations and provide compliance advice.

Represent lenders and servicers in quiet title actions.

Successfully defended, through appeal, precedent-setting class actions concerning validity of automatic renewal and late-fee provisions.