KEY UPDATES TRACK: Class Actions in the Mortgage Market

Schuyler Kraus

Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

For nearly two decades, Schuyler Kraus has dedicated his practice to defending clients in consumer and class action matters. Armed with a wealth of experience and industry knowledge, Schuyler represents mortgage lenders, servicers and investors in state and federal actions alleging mortgage fraud, predatory lending, and violations of state and federal consumer protection statutes. He defends a variety of claims brought against his clients including those under the: Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Home Owners Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA); and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Focusing on the intersection of regulation and litigation, Schuyler advises his clients on regulatory and compliance counseling matters, including complaints involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as well as the State Attorney General's Office. Schuyler's clients not only benefit from his deep knowledge of the procedures and practices of the state and federal courts throughout New York—including appellate matters—but also his commitment to integrate and leverage technology to provide them with cost-effective options from intake to resolution. In addition, he represents numerous corporations and insurance carriers—in first party and coverage disputes—in state and federal litigation. Schuyler's practice has further included advising and representing attorneys, judges, and law firms in ethics, disciplinary, malpractice, and risk management matters.

Regina J. McClendon

Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke