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New York, New York

Practice focuses on managing the prosecution and defense of consumer finance matters, with an emphasis on financial services litigation. Represent numerous financial clients, including major banking institutions and mortgage loan servicers, before the state and federal courts and the United States Bankruptcy Court. Practice encompasses all aspects of litigation, from the pleading stage through judgment, or resolution by settlement. Well-versed in a multitude of regulatory issues, including those related to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulations, and other state and federal laws, I use a practical and collaborative approach to navigate legal issues for my clients.

New York City

Practice commercial litigation before the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey, and the United States Bankruptcy Court. Represent financial industry clients from the pleading stage through judgment, or resolution by settlement. Manage and prosecute/defend lawsuits concerning contract law, financial services litigation, and bankruptcy. Argue motions, draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and appeals, and take and defend depositions. Negotiate terms of settlement and draft settlement agreements. Attend hearings and mediations in state and federal courts. Formulate litigation strategy and communicate extensively with clients and opposing counsel. Represent pro bono clients seeking asylum.

Short Hills, New Jersey

Practiced complex commercial litigation in New Jersey and New York involving contract law, creditors’ rights, business torts, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and employment disputes. Conducted legal research and fact investigation; argued motions and orders to show cause; handled court appearances; drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses; drafted Chapter 11, 7 and 13 bankruptcy filings, including motions for relief from the automatic stay; negotiated settlements and drafted settlement papers; managed e-discovery; conducted Rule 16 and 26 conferences; took and defended depositions; and participated in mediations, trial preparation, trial and post-trial proceedings.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude, Associate Editor on the New England Journal of International and Comparative Law

B.S., Public Policy/ Criminal Justice