Recognized Banking & Finance Lawyers

Marshall GrodnerR. Marshall Grodner

Marshall focuses on commercial finance and secured lending, representing Louisiana and out-of-state lenders in local, regional and national transactions. He also advises lenders and borrowers on real estate acquisition, construction and refinancing, and provides opinions on secured transactions and real estate finance.

Ryan BakerRyan R. Baker

Ryan focuses on financial services litigation, representing brokerage firms, investment advisers and registered representatives in customer and sales-practice disputes. He also handles competition, employment and recruiting disputes, FINRA arbitrations and matters before securities regulators.

David BosmanDavid C. Bosman

David represents banks and other financial institutions in banking and finance transactions, focusing on structuring, documenting and negotiating middle-market and commercial real estate loans. His work ranges from single-lender lines of credit to syndicated transactions involving properties in multiple states.

Tara LaClairTara A. LaClair

Tara handles financial services litigation and arbitration for financial institutions, broker-dealers, investment advisers, insurers, and financial professionals. Her work spans securities and fiduciary disputes, regulatory proceedings, investigations, and disputes over advisor transitions and restrictive covenants.

Abby BarkwellAbigail (Abby) Barkwell

Abby advises lenders, borrowers and financial institutions on banking and finance transactions, from business and real estate loans to structured finance, securitizations and debtor-in-possession financing. Her clients include regional banks, national corporations and closely held Maine businesses.

Dan McKennaDaniel JT McKenna

Dan represents banks, lenders, servicers, and other businesses in consumer financial services litigation and compliance matters. His work spans TCPA and FCRA claims; credit card, mortgage, auto loan, and debt collection disputes; and individual, class, and mass actions in court and arbitration.

Anoush GarakaniAnoush Garakani

Anoush focuses on Consumer Financial Services, advising mortgage banking and consumer finance clients on compliance with federal and state laws. He guides clients through investigations and enforcement actions and conducts compliance due diligence for investments and acquisitions involving consumer financial products.

Maulin VidwansMaulin Vidwans

Maulin leads a Commercial Finance practice advising banks, nonbank lenders and institutional capital sources on debt and equity financings. His work spans acquisition and real estate finance, syndicated and asset-based lending, distressed loan workouts, and resort and timeshare financing.

Beau BakerBeau A. Baker

Beau focuses on real estate finance, representing lenders in warehouse and repo facilities, loan sales and acquisitions, and mezzanine, bridge and CMBS originations. He also advises funds and banks on debt and equity investment platforms and handles loan servicing, workouts and financial restructuring.

Liana SpendloveLiana W. Spendlove

Liana advises borrowers and lenders on real estate finance, including commercial loan originations, assumptions, workouts, and construction and long-term financing. She also handles specially serviced real estate loans, along with real estate sales, acquisitions, leasing and due diligence.

Phil Buffington Jr.C. Phillip Buffington Jr.

Phil advises community, regional and national financial institutions on banking and finance matters, including banking regulations, examinations and enforcement actions. He also handles mergers and acquisitions, capital planning and commercial lending, and helps clients assess litigation risks.

Joe CutlerJoseph P. Cutler

Joe advises fintech and blockchain companies on financial services regulation, including money transmission, cryptocurrency exchanges and payment solutions. He helps clients obtain licenses and registrations, develop anti-money laundering programs, and address privacy and consumer protection requirements.