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 (Litigation) - 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 a national bank and a regional credit union in putative class actions challenging the defendants’ practices with respect to the imposition of overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees.

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 an institution in this industry.

He is top notch and forever a leader in this space.

Daniel McKenna
3
Daniel McKenna
3
Band 3

Daniel McKenna, cochair 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.

Dan is knowledgeable, has good expertise and is very practical in his advice.

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.

He has a very sound approach to regulations.

John has a strong background in consumer financial services laws and is practical and responsive.

Richard Andreano
3
Richard Andreano
3
Band 3
Richard Andreano 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 excellent at providing detailed analysis of legislative proposals and laws that affect us.

He is an outstanding lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable on compliance matters.

Richard is excellent to work with and always able to provide guidance for our needs.

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 extraordinarily attentive to detail and very smart.

He is someone I would definitely go to for complex litigation.

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
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