About

Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP

We are nationally recognized for counseling our banking and other clients with respect to a wide range of consumer financial services issues and products. We are representing dozens of clients who have faced complex CFPB and other agency regulatory, supervisory and enforcement matters and high stakes litigation. In addition, we are known for:

-Cutting-edge knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, big data, artificial intelligence, and unparalleled experience in representation of payment systems and other fintech firms

-Representation of private equity firms, investment bankers and other professional investors in conducting regulatory due diligence in transactions with consumer financial services companies

-Proactive approaches to helping clients avoid litigation, like the use of arbitration which we pioneered

-Broad knowledge of the rapidly changing statutes and regulations that govern the entire consumer financial services industry, including mortgage banking

-Our breadth of knowledge and expertise about state licensing laws

-How to develop new online state-of-the art products and services, like “buy-know, pay-later,” “earned wage access,” and “income share agreements” which are compliant with all applicable laws

-Quantity and quality of information about developments in the consumer financial services industry provided via our blog, webinars, and weekly podcast.

Chambers Review

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Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance) - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr LLP is an esteemed group noted for its work with banks and non-banks on the full spread of consumer finance regulatory matters, including credit card, mortgage and auto finance issues. Harbors expertise pertaining to FinTech areas such as telemarketing, e-commerce and prepaid cards. Provides robust representation in CFPB enforcement actions, arbitrations and litigation. Capable of supporting clients at both state and federal regulatory levels.

Work Highlights

  • Ballard Spahr represented Jason Mitchell Group in a lawsuit under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act brought by the CFPB.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alan S Kaplinsky
S
Alan S Kaplinsky
S
Senior Statespeople
Alan Kaplinsky is an esteemed figure in the consumer finance space with a wealth of experience across compliance and enforcement matters.

Alan is the dean of his subject area.

Daniel McKenna
3
Daniel McKenna
3
Band 3

Daniel McKenna, co-chair of the firms consumer financial services group, is recognized for his strength advising banks, credit unions and other financial clients. He has notable experience on class actions and mass arbitrations.

Daniel is an extremely knowledgeable litigator. He thinks outside of the box and keeps client goals as the number one priority.

Daniel's advice is super tailored. If I were to go somewhere else, I would always push my new organisation to go to Daniel.

Daniel is a fabulous lawyer. I can call him about any case the firm is handling and he will know immediately what is going on.

Anytime we are making a decision, I want his opinion and direct my team to benefit from his input before any business decisions.

John L. Culhane, Jr.
3
John L. Culhane, Jr.
3
Band 3
Consumer finance expert John Culhane is well regarded for his expertise in a wide range of issues, including CFPB rule-settings and complex payments law matters.

John knows a tremendous amount about student loans.

Richard Andreano
3
Richard Andreano
3
Band 3

Richard Andreano is the practice leader of the firm's mortgage banking group. He brings to bear over three decades of experience when advising clients on consumer finance matters. He is particularly seasoned in mortgage regulatory issues and often counsels on the Fair Housing Act and Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.

Richard is good at assessing legal risks and guiding the business through any changes to processes to improve compliance.

Richard is an invaluable resource.

His experience, judgment, contacts in the industry and common-sense approach to advice are all factors in his excellent level of service.

Tom Burke
3
Tom Burke
3
Band 3

Tom Burke is recognized for his expertise advising clients on a variety of class actions, with additional experience on arbitrations.

Tom is a really good attorney with a really good sense of the business.

I appreciate Tom's common-sense approach and subject matter expertise.

Tom is knowledgeable about the issues at hand and the nuances of the client's business.

Tom always thinks a step ahead in terms of strategy and gives his recommendation. He is a great writer and really good in oral arguments. He has it all in terms of skill set.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ballard Spahr LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

Alan S Kaplinsky
S
Alan S Kaplinsky
S
Senior Statespeople
John L. Culhane, Jr.
3
John L. Culhane, Jr.
3
Band 3
Richard Andreano
3
Richard Andreano
3
Band 3
John D. Socknat
4
John D. Socknat
4
Band 4
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations)

Alan S Kaplinsky
S
Alan S Kaplinsky
S
Senior Statespeople
John L. Culhane, Jr.
3
John L. Culhane, Jr.
3
Band 3
Richard Andreano
3
Richard Andreano
3
Band 3
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

Daniel McKenna
3
Daniel McKenna
3
Band 3
Tom Burke
3
Tom Burke
3
Band 3