Nick C. Gouverneur

Nick focuses his practice on regulatory compliance, investigations, and enforcement actions, particularly in interactions with state attorneys general and other regulatory bodies. He is experienced across various industries, including retail, finance, and housing. Nick assists clients in complex regulatory challenges, such as those involving the Department of Justice and local government restrictions.

Nick is an author and contributor to the firm’s Regulatory Oversight blog and State AG Monitor.

• Represented a privately held sporting goods retailer in responding to a civil investigative demand from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office concerning a promotional credit for a certain store brand credit card.
• Successfully defended a national credit union in a debt collection case, securing a favorable summary judgment ruling against counterclaims filed under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
• Advised a national bank in responding to a civil investigative demand sent from the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia related to untimely escheatment from the bank’s prepaid debit card program.
• Assisted several clients in analyzing and addressing various complaints submitted to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in order to receive BBB Accreditation and an improved BBB letter rating.
• Aided Section 8 apartment complex manager in responding to a civil investigative demand sent from the Department of Justice (DOJ), addressing allegations of tenant overcharges in violation of the False Claims Act.
• Represented client in federal court challenge to local government restrictions on use of client’s property to temporarily shelter individuals experiencing homelessness.