Provide guidance to banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders and servicers regarding interpretation and application of various legal and regulatory requirements.
Advise lenders and depository institutions regarding new-product development, licensing, and entry into new geographic markets.
Advise financial institutions responding to examination findings and enforcement inquiries.
Prepare and conduct mock examinations to evaluate compliance with laws and regulations.
Assist with Compliance Management System (CMS) design and implementation.
Advise auto-finance lenders regarding risk management, servicing, lien preservation and release, credit reporting, and loss mitigation.
Advise dental service organizations and practices regarding consumer-finance compliance.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for financial institutions.
Advise lenders regarding loan documents.
Defend major mortgage-loan servicer in litigation matters in state and federal court.
Defend banks in Fair Credit Reporting Act litigation.
Represent commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) special servicers in collection matters in state court, including pursuit of recourse claims against guarantors.
Represent commercial lenders and servicers in foreclosure and receivership proceedings.
Represent banks and bank-holding companies in opposing third-party subpoenas demanding sensitive information.
Litigate and arbitrate disputes on behalf of brokerage firms in Texas state and federal courts and FINRA proceedings.
Represent registered representatives in FINRA investigations.