The American legal system can be a confusing piece of equipment for even the most sophisticated company or person, and it is the lawyer's job to use that equipment to solve a problem. Ultimately, this profession is about people. More often than not, neither side particularly wants to be in litigation; getting out is a mutual goal. I’ve found that putting the human first is almost always the best way to achieve my desired results.
David Mullen primarily represents financial service providers in a wide variety of litigation. In particular, he focuses on claims regarding federal and state consumer protection statutes. His clients span banks and small businesses to national mortgage servicing companies, auto finance companies, and others.
Previously, David built out collections and litigation processes for a ten-county area in Northeast Ohio as part of an experimental attorney collections division within a Fortune 300 bank. This division allowed the company to more carefully control the consumer experience throughout collections, and David and his team drove significant financial success while minimizing risk. He has a great deal of consumer collections experience with clients ranging from individuals to large financial institutions. This comprehensive view of consumer law positions David to represent financial sector clients in a way that enhances their efficacy and preserves their reputation.
A multifaceted litigator, David has previous litigation experience on both sides of the aisle in the environmental, class action, employment, personal injury and mass torts, criminal, immigration, and administrative law contexts.
In workstyle, David looks for solutions before he seeks confrontations. If no palatable solution surfaces for his client, he counsels them on realistic, probable outcomes, and vigorously defends their interests.