Members of the Firm's Banking and Finance group have represented banks, savings and loan associations, mortgage companies, credit unions and finance companies for over 20 years. The types of services provided to financial institutions include:

• Loan Origination - Negotiation and drafting of loan documents for matters ranging from complex transactions to routine matters
• Lender Liability Defense - Defense of liability suits brought by actual or prospective borrowers; counseling to avoid same
• Securities - Insider Trading Policies and Compliance, - Assistance with SEC filings; corporate governance issues
• Acquisition of New Banking Powers - Filing applications with regulators for new thrift or banking powers
• Negotiation/Documentation of Acquisitions - Negotiation of bank acquisitions, real estate acquisitions
• General Banking Litigation - Representation of banks in negotiable instrument claims (forged checks, joint payee checks, claims of improper notice of dishonor, etc.); construction lien claims; letters of credit litigation; and other general banking litigation
• Loan Workouts, Foreclosure and Commercial Loan Collection - Negotiation and drafting of forbearance agreements, foreclosures, claim and delivery actions, suits on guaranties, collection litigation, etc.

Contact Person: Mr. Stayros Katsoulis