Brian Staley Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

Encore Capital Group is an international specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. Through its subsidiaries, Encore purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from major banks and credit unions.Encore partners with individuals as they repay their obligations, helping them on the road to financial recovery and ultimately improving their economic well-being. Encore is the first and only company of its kind to operate with a Consumer Bill of Rights that provides industry-leading commitments to consumers. Encore’s success and future growth are driven by its sophisticated and widespread use of analytics, its broad investments in data and behavioral science, the significant cost advantages provided by its highly efficient operating model and proven investment strategy, and by its demonstrated commitment to conducting business ethically and in ways that support its consumers’ financial recovery. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P SmallCap 600, and the Wilshire 4500.

4854 Beechnut, Houston, Texas

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Established the Houston office for a firm with a statewide retail collection practice. Successfully conducted trials, depositions, and mediations throughout eastern, central, and southern Texas.

Appeared in courts throughout the state for hearings, bench and jury trials, while also handling client relations, resolving counter-claims, negotiating settlements, responding to discovery, and tracking deadlines on hundreds of cases simultaneously. - Managed a significant caseload while maintaining the highest standards in representing commercial and retail collection clients. - Supervised and was responsible for the performance of staff. - Gained extensive experience in pre-trial motion practice, as well as post-judgment collection efforts.- Won numerous appeals, including cases before the Texas Supreme Court, resulting in several reported cases.

Represented mortgage banking clients in bankruptcy court and in creditor's meetings, prepared and reviewed proofs of claims, motions for relief from stay, and objections to confirmation; managed all Chapter 11 files.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed a significant regional account, organized data, established reporting priorities, identified intelligence problems, developed and implemented problem-solving strategies.- Conducted short-term analysis and long-term research, and communicated findings to management and government officials through oral presentations and written reports.- Gathered information from a variety of sources, and coordinated activities with peers throughout the federal and foreign governments.- Received an Exceptional Performance Award for superior accomplishment, as well as five office-level awards in recognition of specific achievements.

J.D., Law

B.A., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Chi Psi Fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Student Senate