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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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Bradley’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group counsels finance clients on their unique and particularly complex legal needs, whether these pertain to litigation, regulations and compliance, or other corporate matters. Representing a broad range of banks, lenders, and financial services institutions across the U.S., they provide experienced, proactive guidance on a broad spectrum of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, governmental investigations, risk assessments, audit and exam support, business transactions, litigation, and multi-state settlements.

Bradley attorneys have assisted lenders, servicers, and other financial services clients in “remaking” themselves to comply with industry regulations that emerged after the formation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and passage of the Dodd-Frank Act. Their Financial Services Litigation and Compliance team conducts risk assessments and bolsters compliance by reviewing account records, policies, procedures, forms, and all levels of financial services operations.

In the last several years of heightened regulation and regulatory oversight, Bradley has also acted in an advisory capacity, assisting clients in responding to regulatory inquiries, as well as in developing more robust compliance and “best-practice” programs, often under the guidance of pending consent orders or regulatory directives.

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a respected firm, noted for its formidable resources with respect to consumer finance regulatory matters. The firm conducts broad-ranging work on behalf of companies in the mortgage industry, including responding to actions and investigations by the CFPB, OCC and FDIC, as well as advising on strategic M&A transactions. Other clients include commercial banks, credit card companies and investment banks.

Work Highlights

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  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings represented Cenlar FSB and Paramount Residential Mortgage Group in an appeal rejecting a claim based on a purported failure to consider borrowers for a specific type of foreclosure intervention.

Strengths

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  • Bradley Arant lawyers are smart, driven and hard-working.

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  • They are experts at advising mortgage companies on regulatory compliance, examinations and enforcement.

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  • They often go above and beyond to get the job done.

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  • Bradley Arant is able to balance legal rigor with business realities, helping us remain compliant while still achieving our goals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Brian O'Dell
    Band 3Brian O'Dell

    Brian O'Dell

    Brian O'Dell has an established practice representing clients in enforcement actions and investigations. He is particularly noted for representing financial institutions on CFPB and FDIC examinations.

    • Brian has a great understanding of the big picture and significant experience on a broad range of topics.

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    • He has been an excellent client representative. He is responsive, solution-driven and always available.

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    • We really enjoy working with Brian.

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  • Band 3Haydn Richards
    Band 3Haydn Richards

    Haydn Richards

    Haydn Richards is a major name in the consumer financial legal industry. He is noted for his outstanding legal expertise in complex regulatory matters, with a particular focus on mortgage-related issues.

    • Haydn is one of the go-to experts on mortgage transactions.

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    • He has the relationships with all stakeholders to find the best possible solution through any matter.

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  • Band 3Robert Maddox
    Band 3Robert Maddox

    Robert Maddox

    Robert Maddox regularly counsels mortgage lenders facing investigations and enforcement action by the SEC, CFPB and HUD.
    • His dedication to understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client sets a high standard in the legal field.

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    • Robert has significant experience with high profile and complex matters and provides superior strategic guidance.

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    • Robert always delivers what we need within the timeframe.

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  • Band 4Jason Bushby
    Band 4Jason Bushby

    Jason Bushby

    Jason Bushby frequently advises mortgage servicers on CFPB servicing and origination examinations as well as advising a broad array of financial institutions on CFPB examinations.

    • Jason is extremely knowledgeable in all things related to regulatory issues.

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  • Up and ComingJonathan Kolodziej
    Up and ComingJonathan Kolodziej

    Jonathan Kolodziej

    Jonathan Kolodziej is an adept adviser to financial services clients on regulatory compliance matters, including for mortgage servicers on CFPB examinations.

    • Jonathan is smart, responsive and calm under pressure.

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    • Jonathan excels at staying ahead of the marketplace and seeing what is coming over the horizon.

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    • He is a fantastic partner.

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Ranked Individuals at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (5)

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    Haydn Richards

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    Jason Bushby

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    Jonathan Kolodziej

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    Brian O'Dell

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    Robert Maddox

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