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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)

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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP is a respected team recognized for its performance in the consumer finance regulatory space. Particularly noted for its expertise in payment systems law, while also offering a respected coverage of regulatory matters surrounding mortgage lending and other forms of consumer credit. Demonstrates proficiency in representing bank holding companies and other financial institutions in significant M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Alston & Bird LLP represented FirstCash and a number of subsidiaries in a novel enforcement action brought by the CFPB alleging violations of the Military Lending Act in relation to pawn transactions.

Strengths

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"Their experience in the industry, the relationships they've built with regulators and the practicality of their advice makes them a go-to for complex matters."

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
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"The depth and breadth of their experience enables them to look beyond the immediate issue and plan actions for today to impact future issues."

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
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"The team provides sophisticated, expert advice on a wide variety of compliance issues."

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
USA

"Alston & Bird is able to bring an expert to the table for any unique legal issue or industry related matter."

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Michael J Agoglia
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Michael J Agoglia
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Michael Agoglia is sought after for his expert representation in civil litigation. He is recommended for his proficiency at handling complex multiclient cases and is experienced in high-profile consumer class actions.
"He is super smart, experienced and really strategic."
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Nanci Weissgold
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Nanci Weissgold
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Nanci Weissgold is a well-regardedconsumer finance regulatory attorney and cohead of the firm's practice. She regularly advises clients on their compliance with diverse state and federal legislation, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Truth in Lending Act.
"Nanci is an outstanding lawyer fully in command of her subject matter She is a very thoughtful and creative attorney."
"She has a strong feel for what is going on in the industry and is able to help us understand wider trends."
"She is a fantastic consumer finance attorney. She has a breadth of knowledge, and understands both the business sides of things and the litigators' mindset."
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Sanford M Brown
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Sanford M Brown
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Sanford Brown is coleader of the firm's financial services group and capably represents community banks in M&A transactions.
"Sandy is extremely knowledgeable."
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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)
Nanci Weissgold
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Nanci Weissgold
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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)
Nanci Weissgold
3
Nanci Weissgold
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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
Michael J Agoglia
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Michael J Agoglia
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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A
Sanford M Brown
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Sanford M Brown
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