We represent banks and other lenders in every variety of litigation, including:
- Defense of lender liability claims (in standalone actions, and when brought as counterclaims or defenses to foreclosure and other actions to enforce rights of the lender)
- Receivership proceedings
- Regulatory enforcement proceedings
- Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act actions against leaders of fraudulent loan schemes
- Straightforward contract actions
- Mortgage fraud and civil RICO actions
We have extensive experience representing a wide range of clients around the world, including:
- Banks, savings institutions and other financial institutions both large and small
- Venture capital firms
- Large corporate borrowers in many industries
- Major mortgage lenders
The variety of matters we address with our clients include:
- Claims under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA)
- Motions in bankruptcy court seeking to hold major mortgage servicers in contempt for allegedly misapplying loan payments
- Disputes regarding real party in interest
- Successor liability matters
- Defense against borrower claims based on the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), and accusations of fraud
- Bankruptcy-related automatic stay and discharge injunctions
- Challenges to the validity of mortgages
- Protection of noteholder and mortgage servicer lien rights