Commercial Litigation Attorney

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Commercial Litigation Attorney
The candidate will assist team in representing clients in commercial litigation, specifically working with financial institution clients and representing them in state, federal, and appellate actions. Must be licensed in New York, and an additional license to practice in other jurisdictions in the Northeast are preferred. License to practice in New York (and any other jurisdictions) must be active and in good standing. 10+ years of litigation experience required. A current license to practice law in the state of NY is required, must be active and in good standing. An additional license in other jurisdictions in the Northeast US is preferred. Experience drafting complaints, answers, motions, and other pleadings. Experience participating in the development of a strategy for written and deposition discovery. Experience taking a lead role in litigation, handling cases from start to finish, and mentoring other attorneys. Ability to distill research into meaningful and persuasive written work product and to work meticulously to ensure the quality of work product. Federal court experience is a plus. Experience in the role of first chair at trial strongly preferred. Excellent research and analytical skills as well as clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. Will have litigation experience in the following areas: lender liability litigation, consumer protection statutes, disclosure pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), as well as federal and state requirements for loan servicing.

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