Jim is an experienced consumer financial services attorney who represents large financial institutions, fintech companies, and emerging market participants in complex regulatory and litigation matters. With a practice spanning state and federal courts nationwide, Jim defends clients in high-stakes matters, such as class actions and disputes involving federal and state consumer protection statutes.
Jim also regularly represents banks, non-bank lenders, servicers, and other financial services providers in government investigations and enforcement proceedings. He has extensive experience navigating inquiries by federal and state regulators, including responding to civil investigative demands, negotiating resolutions, and advising on compliance measures to mitigate future risk.
Jim is a thought leader in the consumer finance space and has held several leadership positions with the American Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. He is also a frequent author and speaker on cutting-edge developments affecting the financial services industry.
Clients value Jim’s practical, business-oriented guidance that balances legal risk with operational realities, and his proactive approach to problem-solving in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Although he currently lives on Chicago’s north side, Jim is a native south sider who will always root for the White Sox to beat the Cubs. Jim plays beach volleyball during Chicago’s brief summer season, and his team once won the Montrose Beach championship.
Education
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude (2011)
Marquette University, B.A., cum laude (2008)
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