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

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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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart Richter
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Stuart Richter
2
Band 2

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

Our confidence in Stuart is 110%.

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

Susan Light
2
Susan Light
2
Band 2

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.

Susan has superior industry knowledge and experience.

Wayne Aaron
2
Wayne Aaron
2
Band 2

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.

Wayne provides practical solutions in a complex regulatory environment.

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

3
Eric Werlinger
3
Band 3

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.

Camille Brooks
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Camille Brooks
U
Up and Coming

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

Christopher Vazquez
Associates to watch

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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USA - Nationwide

Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)

Susan Light
2
Susan Light
2
Band 2
Wayne Aaron
2
Wayne Aaron
2
Band 2
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

Stuart Richter
2
Stuart Richter
2
Band 2
3
Eric Werlinger
3
Band 3
Camille Brooks
U
Camille Brooks
U
Up and Coming
Christopher Vazquez
Associates to watch