John C Lynch

John is a first-chair litigator with a distinguished defense record in class action matters and other high-stakes litigation. He is sought after for his trial-to-verdict experience in state and federal courts throughout the U.S., effective strategies, and practical advice.

John represents publicly traded and large private companies in high-stakes litigation and class actions, including financial, corporate/partnership matters, and intellectual property disputes. He handles state and federal appeals and has first-chair trial experience in federal and state courts throughout the U.S.

John defends major players in the consumer finance industry, including mortgage servicing, payment processing, and fintech companies, in class action and single-plaintiff litigation. He is nationally recognized for his experience involving state and federal consumer protection laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Fair Debt Collections Practicing Act (FDCPA), state and federal Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) laws, and bankruptcy laws.

When outcomes are anything but certain, clients seek John’s clear-cut guidance and efficiencies developed over decades of leading national litigation teams. He draws upon this experience — and an acute understanding of the likely outcomes his clients face — to drive early resolutions whenever possible. John also guides business leaders and in-house counsel on managing the business impact of their disputes.