MWH Law Group is dedicated to providing banks and financial institutions with robust, cost-effective defense against all manner of consumer litigation nationwide.
Our attorneys combine proficiency in the financial services arena with a track record of success in litigation, trials, and administrative proceedings. We defend against claims made under various statutes, including:
- Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA)
- Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA)
- Real Estate Settlement Practices Act (RESPA)
- State banking laws
- Trust in Savings Act (TISA)
- Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
Collectively, we have litigated and arbitrated hundreds of business disputes. This includes cases related to securities, annuities, insurance, mortgage and consumer fraud, RICO, contract disputes, professional negligence, and other forms of misconduct, as well as matters pertaining to bankruptcy.
With proven experience, we also navigate and successfully defend financial institutions in the realm of consumer class action litigation.
Our team is aware of the risks posed by foreclosure litigation. Banks engaging in the foreclosure process are already facing financial losses, but protracted litigation can increase costs. We seek efficient resolutions for the myriad claims that may arise in a foreclosure, such as:
- Claims against eviction
- Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)
- Homeowners association (HOA) liens
- Lack of standing
- Loan modification requests
- Misapplied mortgage payments
- Mishandling of escrow, title, or insurance
- Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS)
- Wrongful/contested foreclosures
Recent Representative Matters
- Represented a Fortune 100® financial institution and its subsidiaries in consumer litigation involving claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, other federal and state debt collection statutes and regulations, and title issues arising out of consumer mortgage loans, credit cards, and student loans.
- Represented a Fortune 100® financial institution in various consumer class actions in state and federal courts brought under state consumer fraud loan statutes relating to mortgage assignments, transfers, and taxes.