Andrew L. Sandler
Chairman & Executive Partner
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Privacy class action alleging invasion of privacy torts and Section 17200 violations by sharing of customer information with third party vendors.
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
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
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White Paper: Disparate Impact Under FHA and ECOA: A Theory Without a Statutory Basis
July 13, 2012
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Prepare to Fight Suits Claiming Bias in REO Maintenance
American Banker, April 10, 2012
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FCA, FHA Lending, and US v. Deutsche Bank
May 11, 2011
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DOJ Fails to State a Plausible Claim That Auto Dealers Discriminated Against 'Non Asians'
LexisNexis Emerging Issues Commentary, July 23, 2010
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The Financial Services Reform Act: Leading or Following Enhanced Consumer Protection?
Consumer Financial Services Law Report, July 21, 2010
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The Impending Storm: Post-preemption State Consumer Protection Enforcement
Consumer Financial Services Law Report, March 3, 2010
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Credit and Payment Cards in Focus: Regulatory, Enforcement, and Litigation Risk Update
The Review of Banking and Financial Services, September 1, 2008
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Viewpoint: Card Lenders Should Prep for Scrutiny
American Banker, February 8, 2008
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Nontraditional Mortgage Products: The New Enforcement, Regulatory, and Litigation Frontier
The Review of Banking and Financial Services, November 1, 2007
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American Securitization, July 1, 2007
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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
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Compliance Clinic: Mortgage Fraud Wave Requires Strict Regimen to Resist
ABA Banking Journal, June 1, 2006
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Outsourcing by Financial Institutions: A Survey of Regulatory Guidance
The Review of Banking and Financial Services, September 1, 2004
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Risk Management in Mortgage Loan Servicing and Collection
The Review of Banking and Financial Services, May 1, 2004
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Preparing for the Next Wave of Fair Lending Enforcement and Litigation
Community Banker, April 1, 2004
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Due-Diligence Reviews of Non-Prime Lenders
The Review of Banking and Financial Services, November 12, 2003
Knowledge & Insights
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February 8, 2012
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Special Alert: Supreme Court Grants Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Disparate Impact Case
November 8, 2011
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Client Alert: OCC Issues Foreclosure Management Guidance and Requires File Reviews by 9/30/11
July 8, 2011
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Wall Street Journal Letter to the Editor: Ponder Outside Lawyers’ Incentives
Wall Street Journal , May 17, 2011
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Special Alert: FFIEC Releases 2008 HMDA Data
September 30, 2009
In The News
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Eight BuckleySandler Partners Named to 2013 Super Lawyers Lists
April 30, 2013
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Andrew Sandler Named to BTI 2013 Client Service All-Stars List
March 15, 2013
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American Banker, March 15, 2013
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Andrew Sandler Quoted in Law360 Article, "Banks Fear CFPB Rule Could Spur Fair Lending Fights"
Law360, February 21, 2013
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Andrew Sandler Quoted in Law360 Article, "OCC's Latest Hire Shows Push for Fair-Lending Crackdown"
Law360, February 7, 2013
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Andrew Sandler and Donna Wilson Quoted in California's Daily Journal
Daily Journal, August 2, 2012
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BuckleySandler Noted for Its Impressive Enforcement & Litigation Talent by Chambers USA
June 8, 2012
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Five BuckleySandler Partners Named to Washingtonian's 2011 "Best Lawyers" List
November 30, 2011
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October 4, 2011
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Andrew Sandler Quoted in Wall Street Journal article: "What Did Fannie, Freddie Know?"
Wall Street Journal, September 6, 2011
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Andrew Sandler Appears on the 9/6 Edition of the Diane Rehm Show
September 6, 2011
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American Banker, August 29, 2011
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American Banker, August 2, 2011
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Andrew Sandler Quoted in Inside Regulatory Strategies
Inside Regulatory Strategies, July 18, 2011
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Andrew Sandler in American Banker Article: "Treasury Ups the Ante in Battle Against Servicers"
American Banker, July 10, 2011
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Andrew Sandler quoted in "Will Class Actions Survive Ruling by Supreme Court in Concepcion?"
Class Action Litigation Report, May 13, 2011
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Andrew Sandler Quoted in American Banker: “State AGs Offer New Settlement Terms to Servicers”
American Banker, May 12, 2011
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BuckleySandler's False Claims Act and FHA Lending Webinar Recording Now Available
May 12, 2011
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Four BuckleySandler Partners Named to Washington, DC's "Super Lawyers" list for 2011
May 3, 2011
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Supreme Court Gives Banks a Win on Arbitration, But WIll CFPB Trump It?
American Banker, April 28, 2011
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American Association of Bank Directors Appoints Andrew Sandler to Its Board of Advisors
December 20, 2010
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Andrew Sandler Discusses Foreclosure Crisis on MSNBC
October 25, 2010
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Could We Be Headed For a Put-Back Tsunami?
October 19, 2010
FCPA Update
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FCPA Update: US Department of Justice to Issue FCPA Guidance in 2012
FCPA Update, November 10, 2011
Speaking Engagements & Events
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American Bankers Association's 2013 Regulatory Compliance Conference
June 11, 2013
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Mortgage Bankers Association's 2013 Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference
May 20, 2013
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George Mason University School of Law's Law & Economics Center: Understanding the CFPB
May 2, 2013
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2013 Fair Lending Today Conference
April 8, 2013
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39th Annual Bankers Legal Conference
April 4, 2013
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April 2, 2013
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NCRC Annual Conference: The Future of Fair Lending - Key Lessons from 2012
March 20, 2013
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CBA LIVE 2013: Fair Lending Forum
March 11, 2013
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New Mortgage Environment: CFPB's New Rules
February 13, 2013
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Women in Housing and Finance: Key Fair Lending Issues for 2013
February 4, 2013
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Sixth Annual Leading Law Firms Conference: The Mini-MBA Management Institute
December 7, 2012
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American Bankers Association Briefing: Fair Lending and HMDA Update
November 28, 2012
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November 16, 2012
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Seventh Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues
November 11, 2012
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Banking Law Committee Fall Meeting Seminar: Enforcement Trends
November 2, 2012
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Mortgage Bankers Association's Regulatory Compliance Conference
October 1, 2012
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Using Disparate Impact Analysis to Establish Discrimination in Lending
September 20, 2012
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2nd Annual Mortgage Regulatory Forum
September 13, 2012
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Consumer Compliance Overview for the Institute of International Bankers
July 25, 2012
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American Bankers Association 2012 Regulatory Compliance Conference: Fair Lending Hot Topics
June 11, 2012
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Mortgage Bankers Association’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2012
May 21, 2012
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American Bar Association Webinar: After the Servicing Settlements - The Future of Mortgage Servicers
May 15, 2012
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2012 Fair Lending Today Conference
April 30, 2012
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2012 CFPB and Top Regulatory and Enforcement Issues Conference
April 24, 2012
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Lender Placed Insurance - New Enforcement and Litigation Challenges
April 18, 2012
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2012 Marquis National Conference: The View from DC - CRA, HMDA, and Fair Lending
April 18, 2012
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Complying With and Responding to New and Emerging Federal and State Enforcement Actions
March 29, 2012
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The New Era of Consumer Protection & Enforcement: The CFPB and Other Initiatives
March 6, 2012
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15th Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium
November 6, 2011
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Mortgage Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference 2011
September 25, 2011
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American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting 2011
August 5, 2011
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ACI’s 11th National Conference on Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation
July 28, 2011
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July 21, 2011
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July 13, 2011
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CBA Live 2011: Annual Fair Lending Report
June 14, 2011
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ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference: Fair Lending Hot Topics
June 12, 2011
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Fair Lending: An Area of Increasing Scrutiny
June 1, 2011
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Mortgage Bankers Association’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2011
May 15, 2011
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2011 Fair Lending Today Conference
May 2, 2011
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American Bar Association Business Law Section - Spring Meeting 2011
April 14, 2011
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West Coast Mortgage Lending and Servicing Today Conference
April 11, 2011
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American Bankers Association National Conference for Community Bankers
February 22, 2011
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American Bar Association Webinar: The Foreclosure Crisis Tsunami
February 8, 2011
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January 28, 2011
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Consumer Financial Protection & Enforcement Proceedings Under the New Legislation
December 8, 2010
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2010 CRA and Fair Lending Colloquium
November 7, 2010
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Financial Crisis Fallout 2010 Live Seminar
November 4, 2010
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ACI’s 6th National Forum on Preventing, Detecting and Resolving Mortgage Fraud
October 28, 2010
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MBA’s 97th Annual Convention and Expo: Hot Topics in the Secondary Market
October 25, 2010
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Fair Lending Enforcement in a Post-Dodd-Frank Reform Act Environment
October 6, 2010
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A New Regulatory Era for Financial Services - Impacts to the Payments Industry
September 30, 2010
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Mortgage Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference 2010
September 27, 2010
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Understanding How the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Bill Impacts Your Banking Law Clients
August 20, 2010
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Examination, Enforcement, and State Attorneys General
July 29, 2010
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How Financial Regulatory Reform Legislation Will Impact Banks: The Impact on Housing Finance
July 28, 2010
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Thomson Reuters Webinar: Enforcement, Governance & Consumer Protection
July 26, 2010
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Consumer Requirements: How Will They Impact Banks?
July 23, 2010
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American Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference
June 13, 2010
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Consumer Bankers Association LIVE 2010
June 6, 2010
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MBA Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference
May 3, 2010
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Marquis 2010 National CRA, HMDA and Fair Lending Forum
April 27, 2010
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2010 Fair Lending Today Conference
April 19, 2010
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Working With AGs to Maneuver Your Way Through the Investigation Process
January 27, 2010
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How Should We Regulate Consumer Credit Products?
January 6, 2010
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Banking Law Update 2009: Shaping the Future of the Financial Services System
December 9, 2009
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ABA Banking Law Committee Fall Meeting
November 14, 2009
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Creating Public-Private Synergies for Asset Recovery Success
November 9, 2009
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D.C. Bar’s Antitrust and Consumer Law Section
October 27, 2009
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American Financial Services Association's Annual Law Committee Meeting
October 26, 2009
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October 20, 2009
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October 6, 2009
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The Latest on Regulatory Reform
October 5, 2009
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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
