Clients want my perspective because they know I understand their struggles, pressures and goals – internal or external. Whether that is addressing complicated issues with senior executives and board members, interfacing with investors or regulators, or facing off with opposing litigation counsel, I try to understand the pressure and leverage points. What are they really after, and what’s the right strategy to get my client across the finish line in the best position? The more you understand about a client’s business, the better positioned you are to resolve their issues and reduce their stress.
Andrew Wein is a versatile consumer financial services attorney who has worked across regulatory compliance, litigation, and enforcement for more than 25 years. With previous titles including Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at a national mortgage servicer and Shareholder at an AmLaw 100 firm, he has worked in consumer lending from every angle. His 360-degree view of financial services law positions him to give comprehensive advice, regardless of the matter at hand. He has litigated on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies.
A consummate consumer finance lawyer, Andrew’s practice spans licensing and corporate matters. He advises clients in due diligence when purchasing assets or mortgage servicing rights and reviews contracts and servicing agreements. Having led the integration of key business units following an acquisition at a previous employer, he prides himself on a deep, innate understanding of the business operations at play for his clients.
Adept at navigating data privacy laws, Andrew also advises businesses outside the traditional finance industry engaged in accessing and selling consumer data. This ranges from automobile manufacturers and investors to businesses engaged in non-traditional mortgage lending.
With particular experience in mortgage lending and servicing, Andrew defends financial institutions in litigation and in matters involving state and federal regulatory agencies. He handles issues related to alleged violations of consumer protections statutes such as Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCDPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act), as well as state consumer protection laws.