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Katten

Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Katten has a recognized financial services advisory team which is highlighted for its expertise in consumer finance litigation. The firm regularly defends clients in an array of state and federal class action cases, with specific strength on matters related to fees. The team is noted for its representation of an array of banks and credit unions. The firm has additional capacity advising on broker-dealer regulations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Katten represented Space Coast Credit Union in an overdraft-fee class action.

Strengths

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  • Katten has in-depth knowledge of the markets, that allows them to identify key issues and weaknesses as well as to advocate in a clear manner.

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  • The Katten team is constantly going above and beyond to support our business.

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  • They are service-oriented, matching deep knowledge with a friendly, approachable demeanor that makes them easy to work with.

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  • They look for nuance to help us navigate truly complex and detailed matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart Richter
    Stuart Richter

    Stuart Richter

    Stuart Richter's representation of Katten's consumer finance clients revolves around the defense of class action lawsuits.

    • Our confidence in Stuart is 110%.

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    • Stuart has provided exceptional insight at all times and is always responsive.

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  • Susan Light
    Susan Light

    Susan Light

    Susan Light is co-chair of the firm's broker-dealer regulation practice. She is recognized for her extensive practice representing broker-dealer clients in investigations and enforcement actions by FINRA.

    • Susan is an exceptional resource with unmatched understanding of the relationship between compliance, business and current regulatory matters.

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    • Susan has superior industry knowledge and experience.

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  • Wayne Aaron
    Wayne Aaron

    Wayne Aaron

    Clients rely on Wayne Aaron for representation during high-stakes enforcement proceedings and regulatory investigations. He routinely advises broker-dealers on the best response to actions initiated by the SEC and FINRA. He is also co-chair of the firm's broker-dealer regulation practice.

    • Wayne is just phenomenal.

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    • Wayne provides practical solutions in a complex regulatory environment.

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    • Wayne is highly competent, responsive and provides good practical advice reflecting a great awareness of our business.

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  • Eric Werlinger
    Eric Werlinger

    Eric Werlinger

    Eric Werlinger is a fine choice for those seeking to handle actions involving consumer fraud, Fair Credit Reporting Act claims, Fair Debt Collection Practice Act suits, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act matters. He is also a trained appellate litigator.

    • Eric is clear, concise and instills confidence by outlining his approach to addressing a legal matter.

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  • Camille Brooks
    Camille Brooks

    Camille Brooks

    Camille Brooks has a burgeoning practice representing banking and credit union clients in a variety of class action matters.

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  • Christopher Vazquez
    Christopher Vazquez

    Christopher Vazquez

    Christopher Vazquez has a flourishing litigation practice, representing clients in consumer-related class action claims.

    • Christopher is really sharp and bright.

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Ranked Individuals at Katten (6)

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    Susan Light

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)

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    Wayne Aaron

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)

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    Stuart Richter

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

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    Eric Werlinger

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

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    Camille Brooks

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

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    Christopher Vazquez

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

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