John is a first-chair litigator with a distinguished defense record in class action matters and other high-stakes litigation. He is sought after for his trial-to-verdict experience in state and federal courts throughout the U.S., effective strategies, and practical advice.
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John represents publicly traded and large private companies in high-stakes litigation and class actions, including financial, corporate/partnership matters, and intellectual property disputes. He handles state and federal appeals and has first-chair trial experience in federal and state courts throughout the U.S.
John defends major players in the consumer finance industry, including mortgage servicing, payment processing, and fintech companies, in class action and single-plaintiff litigation. He is nationally recognized for his experience involving state and federal consumer protection laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Fair Debt Collections Practicing Act (FDCPA), state and federal Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) laws, and bankruptcy laws.
When outcomes are anything but certain, clients seek John's clear-cut guidance and efficiencies developed over decades of leading national litigation teams. He draws upon this experience — and an acute understanding of the likely outcomes his clients face — to drive early resolutions whenever possible. John also guides business leaders and in-house counsel on managing the business impact of their disputes.
John is a member of the firm's governing Policy Committee. He is consistently recognized by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Legal Elite, among others.
Consumer Financial Services Industry
Corporate Divorce
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.
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03.01.24
February 2024 Class Action Blog Summary
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
02.12.24
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11.06.23
October 2023 Class Action Blog Summary
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10.06.23
September 2023 Class Action Blog Summary
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09.06.23
August 2023 Class Action Blog Summary