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Financial Institutions Compliance Attorneys

Financial Institutions Compliance

Focus on Complete Compliance Development, Implementation and Oversight

Offit Kurman’s Financial Institutions Compliance Practice Group offers legal representation and counseling for commercial and corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, government enforcement, public policy and governmental affairs and litigation and arbitration. Our significant presence in the mid-Atlantic naturally lends itself to the representation of clients before federal and state officials where we are asked to discuss complex issues with agencies and regulators as well as interpret the latest rules and regulations as to the effect on our client’s businesses. Our group collaborates across practice areas to ensure that clients’ needs are addressed in the most professional and cost-effective manner. Our attorneys frequently collaborate with our affiliated consulting firm, C3 Compliance Consultants Inc., to implement pioneering solutions to client problems with the goal of enhancing the value of their business over the long-term.

Specific areas of expertise include:

  • Truth in Lending Act
  • Real Estate Settlement & Procedures Act
  • Homeowners Protection Act
  • Bank Secrecy Act/AML Provisions
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Fair & Accurate Credit Transaction Act
  • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
  • USA Patriot Act
  • The National Do-Not-Call Registry
  • Equal Credit Opportunity Act
  • Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
  • Civil Rights Act of 1866
  • Fair Housing Act
  • Home Ownership & Equity Protection Act
  • Secure & Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act
  • Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act
  • CFPB’s requirement for Third Party Service Provider (TPSP)
  • State consumer finance laws

We provide the full range of legal services to our clients and assist in areas that include:

  • Regulatory assistance including investigations, enforcement proceedings, and other dealings with regulatory authorities
  • New product development/product guidance including the design and regulation of all types of consumer finance products
  • Corporate operations including providing advice on corporate governance, taxation, labor and employment matters, and intellectual property and trademark protection
  • Litigation, mediation and arbitration
  • Public policy and government affairs
  • Financial institutions M&A
  • Employment

We continuously monitor legal developments, publish articles and participate in industry and bar association groups on consumer finance issues. In addition, we are active members of various national and local organizations involved in the consumer financial services industry.