Banking Litigation

We represent financial institutions ranging from national banks to credit unions and community banks in litigation matters nationwide, in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. We understand the operations of our clients, and provide litigation, compliance, and regulatory advice in an environment of constant regulatory change and unsettled financial markets.

Our banking litigation team has decades of experience in claims arising out of commercial and retail banking relationships, lender liability, altered and forged instruments, unauthorized wire and deposit account transactions, credit card and electronic fund transactions, disputes initiated by customers and other banks arising from business email compromise, “bad bookkeeper” claims, and causes of action predicated on alleged violations of the Uniform Commercial Code and regulatory statutes such as Dodd Frank, the Bank Secrecy Act, and FIRREA. We also represent credit card issuers and servicers in individual and class actions involving allegations that promotions, marketing, and disclosure practices violate federal and state law.

The team includes attorneys who have substantial experience working in-house at financial institutions. We understand banking operations, and regularly visit our clients to better know and understand lines of business and responsibilities of different units. Our team strives to stay aware of changes in operations of financial clients, and we provide litigation, compliance, and regulatory advice designed to achieve results compatible with business practicalities. When the need arises, we involve our government investigation, enforcement, and compliance attorneys for the conduct of internal criminal and regulatory investigations and audits.