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, DOJ File Complaint Against Non-Bank Mortgage Lender for Deliberate Discrimination Against Minority Families - (Posted On Wednesday, August 03, 2022)
- CFPB Issues Advisory Opinion Clarifying Its Views on When Debt Collectors Can Charge Consumers “Convenience Fees” - (Posted On Thursday, June 30, 2022)
- CFPB Provides New Guidance on Discrimination in Algorithmic Credit Decisions - (Posted On Friday, May 27, 2022)
- Banking Regulators Publish Proposed Rule to Update Community Reinvestment Act Regulations - (Posted On Thursday, May 05, 2022)
- CFPB’s Release Highlights “Unlawful Auto Repossessions” and Failures to Conduct Reasonable Investigations on Disputed Debts - (Posted On Tuesday, May 03, 2022)
- Fintechs and Nonbanks Beware: CFPB to Utilize “Dormant Authority” to Examine Fintechs and Other Non-bank Financial Services Companies - (Posted On Tuesday, April 26, 2022)
- CFPB Director Addresses the Final Report of the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity - (Posted On Thursday, March 24, 2022)
- CFPB Issues Release Regarding its Intent to Target “Unfair Discrimination in Consumer Finance” - (Posted On Thursday, March 17, 2022)
- CFPB States Intent to Scrutinize Auto Lender Repossession Practices - (Posted On Thursday, March 03, 2022)
- CFPB Warns of Serious Issues with Fair Lending Standards for Appraisers - (Posted On Tuesday, February 22, 2022)