Banking & Bank Regulation

The Firm has extensive experience in the representation of banks in virtually all matters. Our representation varies from large regional banks to intermediate banks and even the smaller community banks. Our attorneys provide representation and advice to banks on all commercial matters with noted experience and concentration in lender liability, loan documentation, fidelity bond claims, the Uniform Commercial Code, the Uniform Consumer Credit Code, and Regulation Z matters. We also offer quality legal representation in tax and trust matters involving banks through our tax, business and trust attorneys. The Firm also has extensive experience in bank regulatory matters including the representation of banks and officers and directors in regulatory proceedings relating to the assessment of civil money penalties and removal. Examples of significant representation include:

• Represented state and national banks before the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Oklahoma State Banking Department, the Federal Reserve System, and the Office of Thrift Supervision.

• Represented individuals in the sale of a national bank and in the contested acquisition of a federal savings and loan association.

• Represented a state credit union in regulatory proceedings and in a major reorganization and restructure project.