Banking and Financial Services

The financial services industry operates in a highly regulated and rapidly changing environment. Christian & Small’s attorneys understand the legal and regulatory challenges facing banks, lenders, financial institutions, investment firms and other financial services businesses. We help clients navigate complex regulations, manage risk and address disputes while keeping their business objectives in focus.

Our attorneys represent financial services clients in a broad range of matters, including:

Banking and financial institution regulation
Lending and creditor rights
Consumer financial services
Regulatory compliance and enforcement
Securities and investment matters
Financial services litigation
Loan documentation and commercial transactions
Bankruptcy and insolvency matters
Fraud and financial misconduct
State and federal regulatory investigations

Whether advising on day-to-day regulatory issues, structuring a complex transaction or defending a financial institution in litigation, Christian & Small provides practical, strategic counsel designed to protect our clients and help them move their businesses forward.

Fair Debt Collection Practices

Debt collection is highly regulated, and a collection dispute can quickly become a significant legal and business challenge. Christian & Small represents creditors, financial institutions, debt buyers, collection agencies, and other businesses in litigation and regulatory matters involving consumer and commercial debt collection.

Our attorneys defend clients against claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), state and federal consumer-protection laws, and related statutes and common-law theories. We also counsel clients on collection practices, compliance, and risk management to help prevent disputes from escalating.

We handle a wide range of matters, including: