Maura K. McKelvey

Maura McKelvey defends mortgage servicers, lenders, and trustees of securitized mortgage trusts in matters alleging predatory lending, mortgage fraud, violation of consumer protection statutes, and challenges to mortgage holders' right to foreclose. When faced with claims asserting violations of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Maura's clients rely on her deep industry knowledge and experience to resolve their conflicts efficiently. Another facet of Maura's practice includes representing lenders, servicers, and their agents and vendors in claims arising out of contested foreclosures and evictions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island state courts. She also assists clients in title and lien disputes.
In addition to advocating for clients in state and federal courts, Maura has defended broker-dealers and registered representatives in securities arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Over the course of her career, she has handled more than 25 sales practices arbitrations, defending a broad array of claims for these clients, including suitability, misrepresentation, unauthorized trading, failure to supervise, and violations of state and federal securities statutes.
Maura is the co-partner-in-charge of the firm's Boston and Providence offices and has played an active role in the firm's management since joining Hinshaw in 2005. She has served terms on Hinshaw's Management Committee and Executive Committee and was also co-chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Practice Group.