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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is recognized for its strength advising domestic and international clients on broker-dealer and consumer finance matters. The firms broker-dealer practice sees it often representing clients in front of the SEC and FINRA. The team's consumer finance expertise sees it advising clients on both compliance and litigation matters. The firm has particular expertise advising on complex class actions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine counselled the OPRA Operating Committee in connection with an SEC administrative proceeding.

Strengths

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  • They are strategic and thoughtful, and have the ability to focus on both the detail and the larger picture.

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  • They are always prepared, extremely responsive and have a great understanding of the law.

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine has a willingness to get into the weeds on nuanced regulatory matters and take positions that give clients real direction and an understanding of options.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eric Goldberg
    Eric Goldberg

    Eric Goldberg

    Eric Goldberg regularly advises FinTechs, startups and other financial service companies on engagements with the CFPB. He has particular expertise on earned wage access and 'buy now, pay later' products.

    • Eric is one the first people I think of when I need a thought partner on a novel issue in a regulatory framework when the law has not caught up with innovation.

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    • He always provides important and practical perspectives on handling complicated issues.

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    • He has deep regulatory experience and is well connected in our industry.

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    • He's committed to providing great client service and actionable, clear legal advice.

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  • Fred Burnside
    Fred Burnside

    Fred Burnside

    Fred Burnside is co-chair of the firm's class action defense group. He has particular expertise in representing clients in consumer-related class actions lawsuits.

    • Fred has helped us understand the potential implications of each strategy.

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    • Fred is one of the finest lawyers I have worked with. He is careful and strategic.

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    • I would hire Fred again and again.

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Ranked Individuals at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (2)

USA - Nationwide

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    Eric Goldberg

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Fred Burnside

    Fred Burnside

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

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