Litigation Services for Lenders
Fortra Law’s Litigation team has protected countless lenders’ interests and taken action to mitigate potential liability.
Our attorneys maintain an active trial practice and are ready to represent you.
Litigation Services for Lenders
Has your borrower defaulted on their loan? Have they promised to make payments but have not paid as agreed? If your borrower or guarantor defaults on their loan and you need advice regarding how to proceed, please contact one of our experienced litigators using the form below to explore your options.
Litigation Practice
Lenders often encounter disputes that require skilled litigation, ranging from contract breaches and borrower misrepresentation to guarantor defaults and foreclosure actions.
Our attorneys take a proactive approach to litigation services for lenders, handling these disputes effectively with a thorough understanding of private lending operations and risk mitigation strategies.
Services include:
- Defense and prosecution of borrower lawsuits
- Judicial foreclosures and breach of contract litigation
- Breach of guaranty and fraud litigation
- Construction lending and funds control disputes
- Appointment of receivers and pre-judgment writs
- Trials, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation, and more)
Regulatory and Compliance Litigation
Fortra Law defends lenders in lawsuits, audits, and investigations involving state and federal regulators. Our team has deep experience managing complex compliance disputes and government inquiries that can impact your operations and reputation.
Services include:
- Representation in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) matters
- Subpoena response and audit preparation
- Defense in federal civil and criminal forfeiture actions
- Consumer compliance litigation and advisory
Trial, Appellate, and Nationwide Litigation Practice
Fortra Law’s attorneys maintain an active trial practice and regularly appear in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across the country. Our team represents lenders in a broad range of real estate, banking, bankruptcy, business, finance, securities, and general civil litigation matters.
Courts of Practice include:
- United States Court of Appeals for the Central District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eastern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Northern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Southern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
Litigation & Bankruptcy Resources
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- Preventing Unlawful Detainer After an SB-1079 Foreclosure
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Litigation Services for Lenders
Lenders often encounter disputes that require skilled litigation, ranging from contract breaches and borrower misrepresentation to guarantor defaults and foreclosure actions.
Our attorneys take a proactive approach to litigation services for lenders, handling these disputes effectively with a thorough understanding of private lending operations and risk mitigation strategies.
Services include:
- Defense and prosecution of borrower lawsuits
- Judicial foreclosures and breach of contract litigation
- Breach of guaranty and fraud litigation
- Construction lending and funds control disputes
- Appointment of receivers and pre-judgment writs
- Trials, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation, and more)
Regulatory and Compliance Litigation
Fortra Law defends lenders in lawsuits, audits, and investigations involving state and federal regulators. Our team has deep experience managing complex compliance disputes and government inquiries that can impact your operations and reputation.
Services include:
- Representation in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) matters
- Subpoena response and audit preparation
- Defense in federal civil and criminal forfeiture actions
- Consumer compliance litigation and advisory
Trial, Appellate, and Nationwide Litigation Practice
Fortra Law’s attorneys maintain an active trial practice and regularly appear in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across the country. Our team represents lenders in a broad range of real estate, banking, bankruptcy, business, finance, securities, and general civil litigation matters.
Courts of Practice include:
- United States Court of Appeals for the Central District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eastern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Northern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Southern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
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Why Choose Us
Fortra Law is the nation’s largest law firm dedicated almost exclusively to the private/non-conventional lending space and is the leading legal resource for specialty lenders, asset-based lenders, private lenders, and non-bank institutions. Our legal departments include Banking & Finance, Corporate & Securities, and Litigation & Bankruptcy, offering lenders a vertically integrated suite of services while our Fortra Conference Line provides networking and educational opportunities to the industry at large. Reach out today to see how we can partner together.
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