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Securities: Institutional Plaintiffs: Mainly RMBS Litigation - New York

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What the Team is Known For

McKool Smith boasts a strong litigation group noted for its representation of institutional investors acting as plaintiffs in securities litigation. The firm provides counsel to a number of financial institutions serving as administrators and trustees of RMBS trusts. It draws on broad experience handling complex financial litigation, as well as advising on matters such as antitrust disputes. The firm has a strong track record in bankruptcy-related disputes.

Work Highlights

  • McKool Smith represented US Bank, as trustee, in seeking the repurchase of thousands of defective mortgage that Goldman securitized into a trust. The exposure exceeded $600 million.

Strengths

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They seamlessly handle complex and difficult matters with the utmost competence.

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The McKool Smith team is very thorough and quickly obtains the knowledge in order to provide very effective representation.

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McKool Smith has a firm understanding of the issues and a deep knowledge of the complexities of RMBS.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Johnson
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Christopher Johnson
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Christopher Johnson has experience in a wide variety of complex civil litigation, with particular expertise representing institutional trustees in matters related to structured financial products, including in RMBS and CMBS disputes.
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Courtney B Statfeld
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Courtney B Statfeld
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Courtney Statfeld focuses on pursuing recoveries on MBS portfolios and regularly represents major institutional investors, including global banks.

Courtney is an effective and tenacious advocate for her clients.

Courtney keeps me informed on what's going on at all times, and is always quick to answer any questions I have.

Courtney is an incredibly sharp litigator with a great presence in court.

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David I Schiefelbein
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David I Schiefelbein
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David Schiefelbein focuses his practice on the representation of investors and trustees in complex litigation involving mortgage-backed securities, collateralized debt obligations and other financial products. He has a wealth of experience advising on Article 77 proceedings.
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Robert Scheef
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Robert Scheef
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Robert Scheef has a long track record of success in RMBS putback litigation. He often acts for major financial institutions in their role as trustees in such matters, and also handles cases involving other complex financial products.

Rob is skilled in presenting a clear, compelling narrative in complex securities matters.

Robert is a very strong oral advocate who can quickly penetrate to the heart of the most complex legal arguments.

Robert is extremely knowledgeable in the securities litigation and RMBS litigation spaces.

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Christopher Johnson
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Christopher Johnson
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Courtney B Statfeld
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Courtney B Statfeld
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David I Schiefelbein
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David I Schiefelbein
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Robert Scheef
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Robert Scheef
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