Representative experience

Representing a consumer lender in matter involving the CFPB and DOJ relating to alleged discrimination by a group of mortgage brokers. Settled with releases protecting our client.

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

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

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

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

Represents clients in bankruptcy adversary actions and appeals.

Represents servicer and mortgage lender in enforcement action by New York Attorney General.

Represent financial institutions in CFPB investigations and provide compliance advice.

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

Represents lenders and servicers in quiet title actions.

Counsels and defends clients in actions involving mortgage, student, equipment, and auto loans.

Represented a celebrity chef in a suit for the alleged breach of a tour agreement.

Represented owner in a multimillion-dollar real estate and construction dispute between contractors, building owners, and investors.

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