Andrew Narod is an experienced litigator who represents bank and non-bank financial services institutions and other types of businesses in class-action litigation, complex commercial litigation, and other high-profile litigation disputes nationwide. His clients entrust him to navigate some of their most sensitive litigation matters in some of the most difficult venues in the country.
A considerable amount of Andrew’s practice is devoted to representing bank and non-bank financial services entities in class-action litigation and other consumer litigation matters. His clients include auto finance companies, mortgage servicers, mortgage originators, small-dollar lenders, credit card issuers, national banks, and others in the financial services space. While his practice is national in scope, Andrew frequently represents clients in Virginia, including the Eastern District of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He has particular experience defending his clients against state law claims arising under the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act, and others, and has litigated cases arising under various federal laws, including FCRA, TCPA, RESPA, and the FDCPA. Andrew also has developed experience in representing clients in indemnification disputes related to residential mortgage-backed securities.
Andrew devotes a significant portion of his financial services practice to advising his clients regarding compliance with federal and state regulations. He assists fintech companies in navigating novel regulatory questions, guides mortgage servicers through compliance regarding new state laws, and provides strategy guidance to multiple clients concerning TCPA compliance.
Beyond his financial services practice, Andrew maintains a robust general civil litigation practice that spans a wide spectrum of substantive areas. He has litigated class-action matters brought under state and federal consumer protection statutes in multiple jurisdictions nationwide. In addition, he has litigated disputes concerning contracts, including commercial leases, intellectual property and trade secrets, insurance products, government contracts, real estate and land use, construction, RICO, commercial fraud, bankruptcy, antitrust, and residential mortgage-backed securities.
Andrew has represented clients at trial in multiple states and has argued before numerous state and federal courts, both trial and appellate.
Outside of his billable work, Andrew maintains an active pro bono practice. He has represented multiple immigrants seeking asylum in the United States, including domestic violence victims and children.
More Legal and Business Bylines From Andrew J. Narod
- CFPB Invokes “Dormant” Authority and Unveils First Public Supervisory Designation of a High-Risk Nonbank Installment Lender - (Posted On Monday, March 04, 2024)
- Connecticut Banking Commissioner Order Highlights Risks Associated with Call Center Mortgage Loan Origination and Employee Social Media Use - (Posted On Tuesday, January 23, 2024)
- U.S. Supreme Court to Review Scope of Sovereign Immunity Defense to FCRA Lawsuits - (Posted On Wednesday, June 21, 2023)
- New DOJ Redlining Settlement Continues Enforcement Trend - (Posted On Thursday, June 08, 2023)
- Supreme Court to Decide CFPB’s Validity - (Posted On Tuesday, February 28, 2023)
- CFPB Issues Proposal Requiring Nonbank Institutions to Register and Report Violations of Consumer Protection Laws Issued by Other Agencies and Courts - (Posted On Wednesday, December 21, 2022)
- FCC Declares Ringless Voicemails Are Subject to TCPA’s Robocall Restrictions - (Posted On Thursday, December 01, 2022)
- FTC Settlement with Auto Dealer Group Demonstrates Treatment of Discriminatory Conduct as “Unfair” - (Posted On Monday, October 24, 2022)
- CFPB Plans to Increase Regulation over “Buy Now, Pay Later” Lenders - (Posted On Thursday, September 22, 2022)
- CFPB and DOJ Caution Auto Industry on SCRA Protections - (Posted On Monday, August 08, 2022)