There are a many state and federal laws which regulate the banking industry in order to ensure that banks deal fairly with their clients. Unfortunately, these laws are being violated with increasing frequency in recent years as many banks and credit institutions engage in behavior that puts their investors and borrowers at risk.
If you have suffered damages due to the illegal or unethical actions of a bank, you have rights. The Chicago banking litigation attorneys at Harvey L. Walner & Associates will fight aggressively to protect your interests in court.
Experienced Banking Litigation Representation
Banking litigation can be very costly and time consuming. It is important to work with an attorney who knows the complex laws which regulate the banking industry and how these laws apply to your claim. The attorneys at Harvey L. Walner & Associates have represented consumers in a wide variety of banking litigation cases, including:
- Predatory lending
- Equity stripping
- Excessive overdraft fees
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Improper bank charges
- Banking fraud
Class Action Lawsuits involving Banking Litigation
Often, banks who engage in unethical or illegal practices will violate banking regulations when dealing with numerous customers. In these situations, it may be beneficial to file a class action lawsuit against the bank. In a class action lawsuit, one claim is filed on behalf of many individuals who have suffered similar damages caused by the bank. The plaintiff in the lawsuit will represent the entire class of people who have suffered these damages.
Class action banking litigation cases often make it easier to justify the cost of the lawsuit since the total damages for the entire class will be quite substantial. When pursuing each case individually, the damages may not be significant enough to justify the time and expense of this complex litigation.
The attorneys at Harvey L. Walner & Associates have more than 35 years of experience handling class action cases, including many cases involving complex bank litigation. During that time we have developed a strong track record of success, recovering approximately $2 billion for our class action clients. In many of these cases, we served as lead or co-lead counsel.
Please contact Harvey L. Walner & Associates today to schedule your free banking litigation consultation. We serve class action clients nationwide from our offices in Chicago, Illinois.