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Buckley Sandler Noted as "Firm of Preeminent Repute in the Consumer Finance and Fair Lending Space" by Chambers USA

Buckley Sandler LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and 13 of its attorneys have received top rankings in Chambers USA, which ranks leading firms and lawyers in a range of practice areas throughout the US based on in-depth client and peer research.

Buckley Sandler is ranked as a Band 1 firm in the Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance & Litigation) practice area, as a Band 2 firm in the Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) practice area, and as a Band 4 firm in District of Columbia Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Chambers describes the firm as "a firm of preeminent repute in the consumer finance and fair lending space with complementary excellence in regulatory enforcement particularly with respect to the CFPB.”

  • Andrew L. Sandler is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) and as Band 3 in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance). He has also been named a Star Individual in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance & Litigation). Chambers says he is regarded as one of the stars of the financial services regulatory space, particularly for his prowess in consumer finance litigation and regulatory compliance. Market observers heap praise on him, noting that ‘he knows the industry inside and out. He knows everything going on in the financial services sector.’”
  • Jeremiah Buckley is ranked as a Senior Statesman in the Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance) practice area, described by Chambers as, "a recognized dean of the consumer finance bar.'"
  • Benjamin Klubes is ranked as a Band 2 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation) and a Band 3 lawyer in Financial Service Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations). Klubes is described as "a very cerebral and thoughtful lawyer…He is terrific at solving a problem.”
  • Joseph Kolar is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Chambers describes Kolar as having “an enviable reputation for his consumer finance regulatory compliance practice, and is described by sources as ‘one of the go-to guys in this space.”
  • David Krakoff is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in District of Columbia Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Chambers recognizes Krakoff as a go-to practitioner and is described as "extremely thoughtful and imaginative in developing investigation and trial strategy." Krakoff is also ranked as Band 4 lawyer in FCPA, where sources say that “he is immensely experienced and has the full range of personal skills - he can be tough when he needs to be, and can be conciliatory when necessary.”
  • John Kromer is ranked as a Band 3 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance) and is well regarded for his mortgage regulatory compliance advice. Clients report that “He’s a one-stop shop for everything you need to know. He's aware of the pitfalls and brings a very practical perspective.”
  • Jeffrey Naimon is ranked as a Band 3 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Chambers sources praise him for his "extremely high intellect regarding compliance matters and negotiation skills. There's none better at negotiating a disputed point."
  • Clinton Rockwell is ranked as a Band 2 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance). Market observers attest that “from an overall client standpoint he strikes a great balance between customer service and the technical landscape he operates in.”
  • Jonice Gray Tucker is ranked as an Up and Coming lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations). One client reported to Chambers, “She's really our go-to person for matters relating to the CFPB.”
  • Walter Zalenski is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance), noted as “a very good lawyer and a very talented guy.”

The firm is also recognized as a noted firm in Banking & Finance - California; Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance) – Nationwide. Christopher Regan is recognized as a Noted Practitioner in Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Washington, DC.