Andrew L. Sandler

Biography

Leader in Financial Services Enforcement

Andrew L. Sandler, Chairman and Executive Partner of BuckleySandler LLP and Chief Executive Officer of Treliant Risk Advisors LLP, is a recognized leader in financial services litigation, enforcement, regulation and compliance. He also serves as a strategic legal advisor to many leading banks and thrifts, mortgage and consumer finance companies, and credit card issuers.

A wide range of financial services companies look to Mr. Sandler for strategic advice and to help them navigate complex litigation and civil and criminal investigations and examinations by federal and state enforcement and bank regulatory agencies. Mr. Sandler has been the lead defense counsel in more than 80 class action cases. He has represented many financial institutions and other corporate entities in Fair Lending, UDAAP, AML/BSA, Mortgage Fraud, False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations and litigation.  He is frequently consulted on regulatory issues related to bank mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Sandler also often represents officers and directors with respect to regulatory proceedings related to troubled or failed banks.

As Chief Executive Officer of Treliant Risk Advisors, Mr. Sandler leads a multi disciplinary firm that provides consulting, compliance, and transaction advisory assistance to the financial services industry.

Chambers USA has consistently recognized Mr. Sandler as one of America’s Leading Lawyers in the Financial Services Industry. He currently holds Chambers USA’s top rating in the areas of Financial Services Regulation Banking Enforcement & Investigations and Consumer Finance Compliance and was recognized in 2012 as a “Star Individual” in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance Litigation. In 2013, Mr. Sandler was named to BTI's Client Service All Stars list. He also is consistently recognized in Best Lawyers, including his current recognition as "Lawyer of the Year" in the field of Litigation - Banking and Finance (Washington, D.C.).  He has been named one of 30 D.C. "Superstar" lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine and a "Star of the Bar" in Banking and Financial Services. In June 2010, Legal Times named him a “Legal Visionary” for his role in founding BuckleySandler.

Mr. Sandler is an active participant in community and professional organizations. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the American Association of Bank Directors and has had many leadership roles in the Litigation and Business Law Sections of the American Bar Association – including Chair of the Consumer and Civil Rights Committee and Vice Chair of the Banking Law Committee. He serves on the National Board of Directors of the Cancer Support Community and the Board of the Kolar Charitable Foundation of BuckleySandler LLP.

Mr. Sandler received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, an M.A. from the University of Warwick (U.K.) (Rotary Foundation Fellow), and a B.A. from Union College.

Significant Representations

• Represented Large Bank in One of First CFPB Enforcement Matters

  Represented large bank in a joint investigation and enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation alleging deceptive sales practices ... MORE

• Advanta Bank v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

  Representation of Advanta Bank in a groundbreaking, successful challenge to the authority of the FDIC to issue a temporary cease and desist order. Advanta Bank maintained that the FDIC's motivation fo... MORE

• Beal Bank, S.S.B. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

  Successfully represented Beal Bank in its lawsuit against the FDIC. Beal Bank brought the suit after purchasing thousands of FDIC-originated mortgages in 2001 and 2002. In the suit, Beal claimed borro... MORE

• In re IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. Bankruptcy Trustee

  Ongoing representation of Chapter 7 Trustee, including (i) conducting a full investigation of the financial affairs and collapse of Bancorp; (ii) defending Bancorp in government enforcement and litiga... MORE

• In re SCRA Settlement

  The Department of Justice alleged that two major national lenders failed to comply with SCRA lending requirements and guidelines, including confirming independently whether borrowers were on active du... MORE

• In re United Western Bancorp, Inc.

  Ongoing representation of debtor-in-possession as special counsel for several litigation and regulatory matters.

• Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., et al.

  Represented Wells Fargo in lawsuit brought by Baltimore City alleging “reverse redlining” under the FHA on the theory that Defendants offered African-American borrowers subp... MORE

• Pulte Homes, Inc. et al. v. Goddard

  Represented plaintiff in lawsuit alleging that the Arizona and Nevada Attorneys General violated its due process rights by (1) retaining outside counsel that was simultaneously representing a party in... MORE

• State of Arizona, ex rel. Terry Goddard, Attorney General v. Pulte Home Corporation and Pulte Mortgage LLC

  Negotiated settlement with Arizona Attorney General.  The Attorney General alleged that Pulte violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act by denying certain earnest money refund requests, by inquirin... MORE

• United Western Bank v. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, et al.

  On behalf of United Western Bank, filed suit against the OTS and FDIC claiming a wrongful seizure and appointment of a receiver. The lawsuit asserts the bank was, in fact, "economically viable" and th... MORE

• Abram, et al. v. AAA Ins., et al.

  Lawsuit brought by policyholder claiming inadequate coverage for Hurricane Katrina-related damages.

• Acevedo, et al. v. AAA Ins., et al.

  Lawsuit brought by policyholder claiming inadequate coverage for Hurricane Katrina-related damages.

• Alleyne v. Flagstar Bank, FSB et al.

  Nationwide borrower class action alleging racial discrimination in Flagstar's mortgage lending in violation of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

• Ades v. Chase Manhattan Bank, USA, N.A.

  Class action alleging invasion of privacy torts by sharing of customer information with third party vendors. Complaint dismissed and dismissal upheld on appeal.

• American Business Financial Services, Inc.

  Joint agreement relating to fraud detection and prevention in mortgage loan origination.

• Brailsford, et al. v. Hewitt et al.

  Statewide class action alleging violation of California consumer protection statutes with respect to refund authorization loans.

• Canady, et al. v. Allstate Ins Co, et al.

  Class action alleging discrimination against homeowners in minority neighborhoods in connection with homeowners insurance in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

• Chehardy et al. v. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner J. Robert Wooley, et al.

  Class action on behalf of residents in and around the City of New Orleans whose homes were flooded following Hurricane Katrina's landfall seeking declaration that the negligence of the U.S. Army Corps... MORE

• CFPB Ancillary Products Examination

  Representing bank in a targeted CFPB examination of credit card add-on products.

• Citigroup, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins Co., et al.

  Ongoing appellate representation of insured seeking coverage with respect to the insured’s global settlement of governmental enforcement action and related class actions.

• City of Birmingham v. Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, et al.

  Lawsuit brought by the City of Birmingham alleging that discriminatory reverse redlining led to a rise in foreclosures in Birmingham's minority neighborhoods and foreclosure-relate... MORE

• City of Memphis and Shelby County, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., et al.

  Represented Wells Fargo in lawsuit brought by City of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, and watched closely by municipalities across the country, alleging that Wells Fargo engaged in “r... MORE

• Commonwealth of Mass. v. Fremont Investment & Loan, et al.

  Lawsuit brought by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts alleging unfair and deceptive lending and loan servicing practices. Case settled in June 2009 without admission of liability or wrongdoing.

• Cooper v. EMC Mortgage Corporation

  Statewide class action alleging improper balloon loan disclosures and other improper mortgage loan origination practices.

• Cox v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, et al.

  Class action on behalf of all insured property-owners of Mississippi who suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Katrina, claiming breach of contract and seeking tort-based relief from insurers.

• Craddock v. Safeco Insurance Company, et al.

  Class action on behalf of all Louisiana residents who suffered a loss of trees as a result of the hurricane, and who have been denied coverage for replacement of trees because they are not insured pro... MORE

• Dublin v. Citibank, N.A.

  Privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts and Section 17200 violations by sharing of customer information with third party vendors.

• Eisele v. Mastercard Internat., et al.

  Nationwide class action alleging that defendants facilitate, participate in, and profit from Internet gambling through gamblers use of their credit cards in violation of state and federal laws.

• Eisele v. VISA International Service Association, Associates First Capital Corporation, and Associates National Bank

  Nationwide class action alleging that defendants facilitate, participate in, and profit from internet gambling through gamblers use of their credit cards in violation of state and federal laws.

• Federal Trade Commission v. Citigroup Inc., et al.

  Lawsuit alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices with respect to nationwide lending practices of The Associates that was resolved as part of a global settlement of multiple nationwide class actio... MORE

• Federal Trade Commission v. EMC Mortgage Corporation and The Bear Stearns Companies, LLC

  Consent Decree resolution of lawsuit alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices as well as violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Truth in Lending Act ... MORE

• Fikre Wondimante v. Fana Assefa, et al.

  Jury verdict of $61,375 on claims for unjust enrichment brought by an exploited domestic worker who performed cooking, cleaning and elder care services in defendants' home for approximately four ... MORE

• FTC Investigation Alleging Unfair and Deceptive Servicing Practices

  Represented major mortgage servicer in investigation initiated by the Federal Trade Commission alleging unfair and deceptive mortgage servicing practices.

• Fyhrie, et al. v. Fleet Mortgage Corp, et al.

  Privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts and unfair and deceptive trade practices violations by information sharing and telemarketing with respect to mortgage customers.

• Gates v. Fleet Mortgage

  Privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts and unfair and deceptive trade practices violations by information sharing and telemarketing with respect to mortgage customers.

• Guerra v. GMAC LLC, et al.

  Represented GMAC LLC in putative nationwide borrower class action alleging racial discrimination in GMAC's mortgage lending in violation of the Fair Housing Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and ... MORE

• Hill et al. v. DiFlorio et al.

  Lawsuit alleging breach of employment and service contracts and copyright infringement, as well as deprivation of the plaintiffs' constitutional rights.

• Illinois AG Investigation Alleging Unfair and Deceptive Servicing Practices

  Represented major mortgage servicer in investigation initiated by the Illinois Attorney General alleging unfair and deceptive servicing practices.

• In re African-American Descendants Litigation

  Purported class action filed by alleged African-American slave descendants against a number of defendants from the financial, textile, insurance, railroad and tobacco industries seeking reparations fo... MORE

• In re GreenPoint Mortgage Co.

  Investigation of alleged disparities in pricing of loans made to African-American and Latino customers by brokers doing business with GreenPoint Mortgage. Resulted in settlement without filing of a ci... MORE

• In re Katrina Canal Breaches Litigation

  Class action alleging breach of contract by insurers refusing to provide coverage for Hurricane Katrina-related flooding.

• In the Matter of AmSouth Bancorporation and AmSouth Bank, Federal Reserve Board and Alabama Department of Banking

  Cease and desist order relating to anti-money laundering compliance and suspicious activity reporting.

• In the Matter of Citigroup Inc. and CitiFinancial Credit Company, Federal Reserve Board

  Cease and desist order relating to examination conduct and unsafe and unsound practices with respect to underwriting and force placed insurance.

• In re Fremont Investment & Loan

  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and California Department of Financial Institutions (2007). Cease and desist order relating to underwriting and lending practices in subprime residential real est... MORE

• In the Matter of Roslyn Savings Bank, New York State Banking Department

  Remediation Agreement regarding bank lending practices.

• Jerome Kevin McCall v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company

  Nationwide class action alleging fraud and violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law based on claimed misuse of federally-authorized loan discount fees.

• Johnson v. EquiCredit Corporation, et al.

  Class action alleging Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, Civil Rights Act, and state law violations in mortgage lending. Case was dismissed without ... MORE

• Kristina Pierceall v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company and Ameriquest Capital Company

  Multi-state consumer class action alleging violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law based on purported “bait and switch” lending practices.

• Lassman v. Fleet Mortgage Corporation

  Privacy class action alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices violations by information sharing and telemarketing with respect to mortgage customers.

• Lathern, et al. v. NationsBank Corporation, et al.

  Class action alleging Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, Civil Rights Act, and state law violations in mortgage lending. Case was dismissed without ... MORE

• Law Offices of Joseph M Bruno, et al. v. ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc., et al.

  Purported class action consisting of plaintiffs' attorneys seeking to establish the lien priority of claims by plaintiffs' counsel, lenders and the Road Home Program to insurance proceeds for Hurrican... MORE

• Livingston, et al. v. Associates Finance, Inc., et al.

  Class action alleging Truth in Lending Act violations. Obtained reversal by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit of denial of motion to arbitrate and certification of class.

• Logan, et al. v. Firstar and U.S. Bancorp.

  Represented Firstar and U.S. Bancorp (a.k.a. U.S. Bank) in nationwide class action alleging discriminatory pricing in connection with dealer provided motor vehicle financing in violation of the Equal ... MORE

• Lowman, et al. v. Mitchell Brothers, et al.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of discrimination against African-Americans seeking to rent apartments in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

• Lumpkin v. Farmer's Group, Inc., et al.

  Class action alleging racial discrimination based on use of credit scores for homeowners insurance risk analysis. Case dismissed with prejudice.

• McKenzie v. Reuter

  Represented individual corporate officers of payday lender in appeal of order denying motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction.

• Miller et al. v. Strategic Capital Bancorp Inc. et al.

  Secured dismissal on behalf of Strategic Capital Bancorp, Inc. (SCBI) and one of its former directors in a lawsuit alleging that SCBI and certain of its directors and officers misled investors in conn... MORE

• Minnesota v. Fleet Mortgage Corporation

  Privacy action by Minnesota Attorney General alleging violations of state and federal telemarketing and unfair and deceptive trade practices acts relating to third party vendor telemarketing to mortga... MORE

• Mirfasihi v. Fleet Mortgage Corp

  Represented defendant in privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts, Truth in Lending Act and unfair and deceptive trade practices violations by information sharing and telemarketing with... MORE

• Morales et al. v. Associates First Capital Corporation, et al.

  Nationwide class action alleging predatory lending activities in connection with real estate secured and personal loans resolved as part of global nationwide settlement including FTC lawsuit.

• N.A.A.C.P. v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, et al.

  Nationwide class action lawsuit brought against 18 bank and non-bank lenders alleging “reverse redlining” violations of the Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Civil Ri... MORE

• National Community Reinvestment Coalition – Fair Lending Complaints

  Represent a bank in an administrative investigation by HUD based on a complaint filed by NCRC. NCRC alleges that this bank, among others, has violated fair lending laws by imposing stricter credit sco... MORE

• National Fair Housing Alliance, Inc., et al. v. Travelers Property Casualty Corporation, et al.

  Lawsuit by fair housing organizations alleging racially discriminatory practices in the provision of homeowners insurance in violation of the Fair Housing Act and the Civil Rights Act. Case settled.

• Nocita v. Allstate Ins Co, et al.

  Class action alleging violations of Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

• OCC and DOJ Investigation into Alleged Discriminatory Lending Practices

  Represented major financial institution in investigation by Office of Comptroller of Currency and the Department of Justice relating to allegations of discriminatory lending practices.

• Ogilvie v. Associates National Bank

  Class action alleging breach of contract in calculation of late fees for credit cardholders. Obtained enforcement of arbitration agreement and then favorable arbitration decision.

• Ohio Civil Rights Commission v. Farmers Insurance of Columbus, Inc. and Farmers Insurance Exchange

  Lawsuit by Ohio Attorney General alleging Ohio Fair Housing Act violations in the provision and sale of homeowners insurance.

• Ojo v. Farmers Group, Inc., et al.

  Represented defendant in class action alleging racial discrimination based on use of credit scores for homeowners insurance risk analysis in violation of the Fair Housing Act and California Unfair Com... MORE

• Opal Jones et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. et al.

  Statewide class action alleging discrimination against minority mortgage loan borrowers by charging them higher prices than similarly situated white borrowers.

• Option One Mortgage Corporation

  Joint agreement relating to forbearance policy of requiring delinquent borrowers to execute a deed in lieu of foreclosure.

• Orr v. EquiCredit Corp. PA, et al.

  Class action involving allegations of predatory lending activities in connection with refinance and home improvement loans in Pennsylvania.

• Osborne, et al. v. Bank of America, N.A.

  Represented Bank of America in nationwide class action alleging discriminatory pricing in connection with dealer provided motor vehicle financing in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Obta... MORE

• Patricia Koluncich v. Fleet Mortgage Corp

  Privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts and Section 17200 violations by information sharing and telemarketing with respect to mortgage customers.

• People of the State of Illinois v. Acordia, Inc.

  Lawsuit alleging "contingent commissions" are unlawful under common law and unfair trade laws of the state.

• People of the State of New York v. Acordia, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A

  Represented Wells Fargo Bank, NA in lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General alleging fraudulent business practices, unjust enrichment, common law fraud and breach of fiduciary duty on the basis... MORE

• Phillips v. Associates Home Equity Services, Inc.

  Class action alleging Truth in Lending Act violations. Arbitration clause upheld.

• Ramirez et al. v. GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc.

  Represented GreenPoint Mortgage Funding in nationwide borrower class action alleging racial discrimination in loan pricing because of GreenPoint’s alleged discretionary pricing policy in violati... MORE

• Richard Ochoa v. Farmers Group Inc., et al.

  Class action alleging racial discrimination based on use of credit scores for homeowners insurance risk analysis in violation of Sections 1981 and 1982 and the Fair Housing Act.

• Russell, et al. v. Bank One, K.Y., N.A., et al.

  Represented Bank One in nationwide class action alleging discriminatory pricing in connection with dealer provided motor vehicle financing in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Obtained a ... MORE

• Samuel, et al. v. Bank of America, et al.

  Class action involving allegations of predatory lending activities in connection with refinance and home improvement loans in Pennsylvania.

• Sevilla v. Citigroup Inc.

  Privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts and Section 17200 violations by sharing of customer information with third party vendors.

• Smith v. Chase Manhattan Bank

  Class action alleging invasion of privacy torts by sharing of customer information with third party vendors. Complaint dismissed and dismissal upheld on appeal.

• Stackhaus, et al. v. NationsBank Corporation, et al.

  Class action alleging Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, Civil Rights Act, and state law violations in mortgage lending. Case was dismissed without ... MORE

• State of Louisiana et al. v. AAA Insurance, et al.

  Lawsuit brought by the State of Louisiana on behalf of itself and current and future recipients of grants under the Road Home Program, alleging inadequate coverage for Hurricane Katrina-related damage... MORE

• State of Nevada, Office of the Attorney General, ex rel. Catherine Cortez Masto, Attorney General v. PN II, Inc. d/b/a Pulte Homes, Pulte Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Pulte Mortgage Corporation

  Negotiated settlement with Nevada Attorney General.  The Attorney General alleged that Pulte violated the Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act by denying certain earnest money refund requests, by... MORE

• State of Ohio v. Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. dba HomEq Servicing

  Action by State of Ohio alleging violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act stemming from HomEq’s mortgage servicing business. Case is pending.

• State of Ohio v. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC

  Represented Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC in lawsuit alleging breach of contract and unfair and deceptive trade practice relating to mortgage loan servicing and modifications. The case was settled... MORE

• The Housing Advocates, Inc. v. American Fire & Casualty Company, et al.

  Appeal of Ohio Civil Rights Commission no discrimination finding as to allegations of discriminatory pricing practices in the provision of homeowners insurance by territorial pricing.

• Terrebonne, et al. v. Allstate Insurance Company

  Class action alleging breach of contract by insurers refusing to provide coverage for Hurricane Katrina related flooding.

• The Housing Advocates, Inc. v. Farmer’s Insurance of Columbus, Inc., et al.

  Appeal of Ohio Civil Rights Commission no discrimination finding as to allegations of discriminatory pricing practices in the provision of homeowners insurance by territorial pricing.

• The People of California v. Jackson Hewitt Inc.

  Consent judgment relating to sales and marketing practices regarding refund anticipation loans and related financial products.

• Thomas E. Slayton Jr v. Citibank NA

  Privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts and Section 17200 violations by sharing of customer information with third party vendors.

• In re TierOne Corporation Bankruptcy Trustee

  Ongoing representation of Chapter 7 Trustee in bankruptcy matter, including investigating and collecting TierOne Corporation's property and assets.  Notably, on behalf of the Trustee, the firm ne... MORE

• Toledo Fair Housing Center v. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

  Lawsuit by fair housing organizations alleging Ohio Fair Housing Act violations in the sale of homeowners insurance.

• Tomlin, et al. v. Associates Financial Services, et al.

  Statewide class action alleging predatory lending and the charging of fees in violation of state unfair trade practice and usury statutes in connection with residential real estate loans.

• Troy v. Associates Home Equity Services, Inc.

  Statewide class action alleging predatory lending and the charging of fees in violation of unfair trade practice and usury statutes in connection with residential real estate loans.

• U.S. Bank N.A. v. GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc.

  Representation of Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Inc. (now a subsidiary of Capital One) in loan repurchase action in New York State court relating to securitization of mortgage loan pool valued in excess... MORE

• United States of America v. Amsouth Bancorporation, et al.

  Deferred prosecution agreement involving a one count information alleging failure to file suspicious activity reports in violation of the Bank Secrecy Act.

• United States of America v. Associates Natl Bank

  Lawsuit alleging discrimination against Spanish-language credit card applicants and cardholders in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

• United States of America v. First American Bank

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of a pattern or practice of redlining by failing to market, operate branches, and provide lending products in predominantly African-American areas in violation... MORE

• United States of America v. Chevy Chase Fed. Savings Bank, et al.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of a pattern or practice of redlining by failing to market loans in predominantly African-American areas in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit ... MORE

• United States of America v. Edward Rose Construction, et al.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of a pattern or practice of discrimination against persons with disabilities by failing to include accessible features in apartment complexes in violation of t... MORE

• United States of America v. Erie Insurance Company of New York, et al.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations that Erie Insurance engaged in a pattern and practice of discrimination on the basis of race in the sale of homeowner's and renter's insurance in New York Stat... MORE

• United States of America v. Fidelity Federal Bank, FSB

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of a pattern or practice of discrimination against persons of Hispanic national origin relating to credit card programs in violation of the Equal Credit Opport... MORE

• United States of America v. First Lowndes Bank, Inc.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations that First Lowndes engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination by charging higher interest rates to African-American borrowers on loans for manufactured... MORE

• United States of America v. Fleet Mortgage Corp.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of violations of the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act by charging African-American and Hispanic borrowers higher prices than similarly situate... MORE

• United States of America v. Key Bank Natl Assn, et al.

  Lawsuit alleging discriminatory treatment to African-American borrowers.

• United States of America v. Nationwide Nevada, LLC, et al.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations that Nationwide Nevada engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination by declining to purchase automobile finance contracts because the applicant resided o... MORE

• United States of America v. Oakridge Park, Inc.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of racial discrimination in marketing and sale of time share condominiums in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

• United States of America v. Old Kent Financial Corporation et al.

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of a pattern or practice of redlining by failing to market, operate branches, and provide lending products in predominantly African-American areas in violation... MORE

• United States of America v. Shawmut Mortgage

  Consent decree resolution of allegations of a pattern or practice of discriminating against African-American and Hispanic consumers in connection with its underwriting practices in violation of the Fa... MORE

• United States of America v. Compass Bank

  Represented Compass Bank in obtaining a consent decree settlement with the Department of Justice resolving allegations that the bank engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination on the basis of ... MORE

• Utility Consumers’ Action Network and Rupp v. Texaco Credit Card Services

  Privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts and Section 17200 violations by sharing of customer information with third party vendors.

• Watson, et al. v. EquiCredit Corp., et al.

  Settlement of both nationwide and statewide classes of borrowers in a matter involving allegations of fictitious payees at closings, fraud, and predatory lending in connection with real estate secured... MORE

• Williams v. Wells Fargo Financial, Inc. et al.

  Represented QBE FIRST Insurance Agency, Inc. and QBE Specialty Insurance Company in a single state class action concerning lender placed insurance.

Publications

• White Paper: Disparate Impact Under FHA and ECOA: A Theory Without a Statutory Basis

  July 13, 2012

• Prepare to Fight Suits Claiming Bias in REO Maintenance

  American Banker, April 10, 2012

• FCA, FHA Lending, and US v. Deutsche Bank

  May 11, 2011

• DOJ Fails to State a Plausible Claim That Auto Dealers Discriminated Against 'Non Asians'

  LexisNexis Emerging Issues Commentary, July 23, 2010

• The Financial Services Reform Act: Leading or Following Enhanced Consumer Protection?

  Consumer Financial Services Law Report, July 21, 2010

• The Impending Storm: Post-preemption State Consumer Protection Enforcement

  Consumer Financial Services Law Report, March 3, 2010

• Credit and Payment Cards in Focus: Regulatory, Enforcement, and Litigation Risk Update

  The Review of Banking and Financial Services, September 1, 2008

• Viewpoint: Card Lenders Should Prep for Scrutiny

  American Banker, February 8, 2008

• Nontraditional Mortgage Products: The New Enforcement, Regulatory, and Litigation Frontier

  The Review of Banking and Financial Services, November 1, 2007

• Weathering the Subprime Storm

  American Securitization, July 1, 2007

• The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act: An Overview of Recent Developments and a Guide to Limiting Risk

  The Review of Banking and Financial Services, July 1, 2006

• Compliance Clinic: Mortgage Fraud Wave Requires Strict Regimen to Resist

  ABA Banking Journal, June 1, 2006

• Outsourcing by Financial Institutions: A Survey of Regulatory Guidance

  The Review of Banking and Financial Services, September 1, 2004

• Risk Management in Mortgage Loan Servicing and Collection

  The Review of Banking and Financial Services, May 1, 2004

• Preparing for the Next Wave of Fair Lending Enforcement and Litigation

  Community Banker, April 1, 2004

• Due-Diligence Reviews of Non-Prime Lenders

  The Review of Banking and Financial Services, November 12, 2003

Knowledge & Insights

• Special Alert: FinCEN Finalizes New Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Nonbank Mortgage Lenders and Originators

  February 8, 2012

• Special Alert: Supreme Court Grants Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Disparate Impact Case

  November 8, 2011

• Client Alert: OCC Issues Foreclosure Management Guidance and Requires File Reviews by 9/30/11

  July 8, 2011

• Wall Street Journal Letter to the Editor: Ponder Outside Lawyers’ Incentives

  Wall Street Journal , May 17, 2011

• Special Alert: FFIEC Releases 2008 HMDA Data

  September 30, 2009

In The News

• Eight BuckleySandler Partners Named to 2013 Super Lawyers Lists

  April 30, 2013

• Andrew Sandler Named to BTI 2013 Client Service All-Stars List

  March 15, 2013

• Andrew Sandler Quoted in American Banker Article, "Banks Brace for Looming Crackdown in Auto Lending"

  American Banker, March 15, 2013

• Andrew Sandler Quoted in Law360 Article, "Banks Fear CFPB Rule Could Spur Fair Lending Fights"

  Law360, February 21, 2013

• Andrew Sandler Quoted in Law360 Article, "OCC's Latest Hire Shows Push for Fair-Lending Crackdown"

  Law360, February 7, 2013

• Andrew Sandler and Donna Wilson Quoted in California's Daily Journal

  Daily Journal, August 2, 2012

• BuckleySandler Noted for Its Impressive Enforcement & Litigation Talent by Chambers USA

  June 8, 2012

• Five BuckleySandler Partners Named to Washingtonian's 2011 "Best Lawyers" List

  November 30, 2011

• Andrew Sandler Named "Lawyer of the Year (DC Litigation - Banking and Finance)" for 2012 in Best Lawyers

  October 4, 2011

• Andrew Sandler Quoted in Wall Street Journal article: "What Did Fannie, Freddie Know?"

  Wall Street Journal, September 6, 2011

• Andrew Sandler Appears on the 9/6 Edition of the Diane Rehm Show

  September 6, 2011

• Andrew Sandler Quoted in American Banker Article, "Are the State AG Mortgage Settlement Talks Falling Apart?"

  American Banker, August 29, 2011

• Sandler and Traiger in American Banker: "Bankers Fear 'Witch Hunt' in Government's Pursuit of Fair Lending Cases"

  American Banker, August 2, 2011

• Andrew Sandler Quoted in Inside Regulatory Strategies

  Inside Regulatory Strategies, July 18, 2011

• Andrew Sandler in American Banker Article: "Treasury Ups the Ante in Battle Against Servicers"

  American Banker, July 10, 2011

• Andrew Sandler quoted in "Will Class Actions Survive Ruling by Supreme Court in Concepcion?"

  Class Action Litigation Report, May 13, 2011

• Andrew Sandler Quoted in American Banker: “State AGs Offer New Settlement Terms to Servicers”

  American Banker, May 12, 2011

• BuckleySandler's False Claims Act and FHA Lending Webinar Recording Now Available

  May 12, 2011

• Four BuckleySandler Partners Named to Washington, DC's "Super Lawyers" list for 2011

  May 3, 2011

• Supreme Court Gives Banks a Win on Arbitration, But WIll CFPB Trump It?

  American Banker, April 28, 2011

• American Association of Bank Directors Appoints Andrew Sandler to Its Board of Advisors

  December 20, 2010

• Andrew Sandler Discusses Foreclosure Crisis on MSNBC

  October 25, 2010

• Could We Be Headed For a Put-Back Tsunami?

  October 19, 2010

FCPA Update

• FCPA Update: US Department of Justice to Issue FCPA Guidance in 2012

  FCPA Update, November 10, 2011

Speaking Engagements & Events

• American Bankers Association's 2013 Regulatory Compliance Conference

  June 11, 2013

• Mortgage Bankers Association's 2013 Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference

  May 20, 2013

• George Mason University School of Law's Law & Economics Center: Understanding the CFPB

  May 2, 2013

• 2013 Fair Lending Today Conference

  April 8, 2013

• 39th Annual Bankers Legal Conference

  April 4, 2013

• Legal Actions by the FDIC to Recover Losses of Failed Banks: The Potential Liability of Officers and Directors

  April 2, 2013

• NCRC Annual Conference: The Future of Fair Lending - Key Lessons from 2012

  March 20, 2013

• CBA LIVE 2013: Fair Lending Forum

  March 11, 2013

• New Mortgage Environment: CFPB's New Rules

  February 13, 2013

• Women in Housing and Finance: Key Fair Lending Issues for 2013

  February 4, 2013

• Sixth Annual Leading Law Firms Conference: The Mini-MBA Management Institute

  December 7, 2012

• American Bankers Association Briefing: Fair Lending and HMDA Update

  November 28, 2012

• Webinar: Updates on the SDNY’s Latest Financial Fraud Suits - Evolution of False Claims Act and FIRREA Enforcement

  November 16, 2012

• Seventh Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues

  November 11, 2012

• Banking Law Committee Fall Meeting Seminar: Enforcement Trends

  November 2, 2012

• Mortgage Bankers Association's Regulatory Compliance Conference

  October 1, 2012

• Using Disparate Impact Analysis to Establish Discrimination in Lending

  September 20, 2012

• 2nd Annual Mortgage Regulatory Forum

  September 13, 2012

• Consumer Compliance Overview for the Institute of International Bankers

  July 25, 2012

• American Bankers Association 2012 Regulatory Compliance Conference: Fair Lending Hot Topics

  June 11, 2012

• Mortgage Bankers Association’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2012

  May 21, 2012

• American Bar Association Webinar: After the Servicing Settlements - The Future of Mortgage Servicers

  May 15, 2012

• 2012 Fair Lending Today Conference

  April 30, 2012

• 2012 CFPB and Top Regulatory and Enforcement Issues Conference

  April 24, 2012

• Lender Placed Insurance - New Enforcement and Litigation Challenges

  April 18, 2012

• 2012 Marquis National Conference: The View from DC - CRA, HMDA, and Fair Lending

  April 18, 2012

• Complying With and Responding to New and Emerging Federal and State Enforcement Actions

  March 29, 2012

• The New Era of Consumer Protection & Enforcement: The CFPB and Other Initiatives

  March 6, 2012

• 15th Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium

  November 6, 2011

• Mortgage Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference 2011

  September 25, 2011

• American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting 2011

  August 5, 2011

• ACI’s 11th National Conference on Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation

  July 28, 2011

• American Bar Association Webinar: Mortgage Servicing Under Fire: Regulatory, Litigation, and Enforcement Trends

  July 21, 2011

• Webinar: The Regulatory Response to the Foreclosure Crisis: What Bank Servicers Need To Do To Meet the OCC’s September 30 Deadline

  July 13, 2011

• CBA Live 2011: Annual Fair Lending Report

  June 14, 2011

• ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference: Fair Lending Hot Topics

  June 12, 2011

• Fair Lending: An Area of Increasing Scrutiny

  June 1, 2011

• Mortgage Bankers Association’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2011

  May 15, 2011

• 2011 Fair Lending Today Conference

  May 2, 2011

• American Bar Association Business Law Section - Spring Meeting 2011

  April 14, 2011

• West Coast Mortgage Lending and Servicing Today Conference

  April 11, 2011

• American Bankers Association National Conference for Community Bankers

  February 22, 2011

• American Bar Association Webinar: The Foreclosure Crisis Tsunami

  February 8, 2011

• Compliance Summit 2011

  January 28, 2011

• Consumer Financial Protection & Enforcement Proceedings Under the New Legislation

  December 8, 2010

• 2010 CRA and Fair Lending Colloquium

  November 7, 2010

• Financial Crisis Fallout 2010 Live Seminar

  November 4, 2010

• ACI’s 6th National Forum on Preventing, Detecting and Resolving Mortgage Fraud

  October 28, 2010

• MBA’s 97th Annual Convention and Expo: Hot Topics in the Secondary Market

  October 25, 2010

• Fair Lending Enforcement in a Post-Dodd-Frank Reform Act Environment

  October 6, 2010

• A New Regulatory Era for Financial Services - Impacts to the Payments Industry

  September 30, 2010

• Mortgage Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference 2010

  September 27, 2010

• Understanding How the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Bill Impacts Your Banking Law Clients

  August 20, 2010

• Examination, Enforcement, and State Attorneys General

  July 29, 2010

• How Financial Regulatory Reform Legislation Will Impact Banks: The Impact on Housing Finance

  July 28, 2010

• Thomson Reuters Webinar: Enforcement, Governance & Consumer Protection

  July 26, 2010

• Consumer Requirements: How Will They Impact Banks?

  July 23, 2010

• American Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference

  June 13, 2010

• Consumer Bankers Association LIVE 2010

  June 6, 2010

• MBA Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference

  May 3, 2010

• Marquis 2010 National CRA, HMDA and Fair Lending Forum

  April 27, 2010

• 2010 Fair Lending Today Conference

  April 19, 2010

• Working With AGs to Maneuver Your Way Through the Investigation Process

  January 27, 2010

• How Should We Regulate Consumer Credit Products?

  January 6, 2010

• Banking Law Update 2009: Shaping the Future of the Financial Services System

  December 9, 2009

• ABA Banking Law Committee Fall Meeting

  November 14, 2009

• Creating Public-Private Synergies for Asset Recovery Success

  November 9, 2009

• D.C. Bar’s Antitrust and Consumer Law Section

  October 27, 2009

• American Financial Services Association's Annual Law Committee Meeting

  October 26, 2009

• Fair Lending Industry Update

  October 20, 2009

• Latino Outreach Roundtable

  October 6, 2009

• The Latest on Regulatory Reform

  October 5, 2009

• Regulatory Reform & Navigating a HMDA Data Analysis

  October 4, 2009

Awards & Recognition

• Super Lawyers 2013, Banking, Consumer Law, Class Action/Mass Torts
• Named to 2013 BTI Client Service All-Stars list
• Chambers USA 2012, Band 1, Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance); Band 1, Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement and Investigations); Star Individual, Financial Services Regulations: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
• Best Lawyers 2013, Banking and Finance Law, Securities/Capital Markets Law
• Super Lawyers 2012: Business Litigation, Banking, Class Action/Mass Torts
  
• Washingtonian Magazine, DC "Superstar" Lawyer (top 30), "Star of the Bar" in Banking and Financial Services
  
• Best Lawyers 2012, Lawyer of the Year (Washington DC Litigation - Banking and Finance)
• Super Lawyers 2011, Business Litigation Attorney and Washington, DC Top 100
• Best Lawyers 2011, Banking Law
• Chambers USA 2010-2011, Band 1, Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance); Band 2, Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement and Investigations)
• National Law Journal, Legal Visionary