Banking Litigation

Frost Brown Todd is a trusted business partner to the banking industry -- from national and regional financial institutions to local community banks. We are uniquely positioned to provide litigation and dispute resolution services to meet the demands of today's financial industry.

Resources to Solve the Toughest Issues

With decades of experience, our banking litigators have gained reputations both in and beyond the courtroom. We know the banking industry; we understand your needs and prepare for what lies ahead, whether dealing a defaulting borrower, a customer's deposit or checking account, credit cards, real estate, mortgage transactions, consumer loans, loan-related fees, mortgage insurance, leasing or other consumer relationships. We're a full-service business law firm, and our clients often find that to be an advantage in resolving financial litigation matters. Our trial lawyers often work in tandem with attorneys in other practice areas, including commercial transaction and real estate lawyers, leveraging their experience with real estate financing, personal property leasing, secured or unsecured lending, title examination, banking and bankruptcy.

A Proven Record: Selected Transactions

  • Frost Brown Todd was selected to control the liquidation of a securities firm whose former president has been accused of misappropriating over $6 million in client funds. We worked with the SIPC to facilitate the quick transfer of more than 27,000 investor accounts to new brokerage firms, to collect all of the assets of the firm, and to bring claims against officiers responsible for the losses.
  • Successfully defended bank president against allegations of fraud and lender liability
  • Defeated a class certification in Ohio Retail Installment Sales Act financing case
  • Won a jury verdict of $2.5 million plus forgiveness of $480,000 debt on a lender liability counterclaim
  • Had multiple lender liability claims dismissed in a series of motions for partial summary judgment
  • Settled business acquisition fraud claims resulting in reduction of purchase price by over $5 million
  • Obtained recovery against a depository for manipulating debtor accounts to assist account holder's avoidance of judgement collection

Client Driven

We are always prepared to take a case to trial, but our first priority is a client's business objectives. In many cases, we can eliminate the need for litigation and successfully negotiate cost-effective settlements that are consistent with client goals. When winning at trial is imperative; you can rely on our talented group of trial attorneys to build a solid case and represent you successfully. We have a solid record in class action litigation, providing creative solutions and dispute resolution for financial service clients across the region. Recent class action cases have included claims relating to delay in release of mortgages, order of check payment in Non-Sufficient Funds cases and a variety of fraud issues.

Handling a Wide Array of Financial Issues
  • Notes, guarantees, participation agreements and cognovit instruments
  • Foreclosures
  • Secured transactions
  • Sales and leasing transactions
  • Leasing disputes
  • Receiverships
  • Truth-In-Lending Act
  • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
  • Mortgage-backed securities
  • Lender liability
  • Consumer Sales Practices Act
  • Bankruptcies and claims resulting from bankruptcy
  • Checking and bank transfers
  • Letters of credit
  • Defaulted bond issues
  • Suspicious activity reports
  • Errors and omissions policies for officers and directors
  • Non-compete agreements
  • Forgery and check kiting

Service Area Contact(s)

  • Gerald L. Baldwin

    513.651.6948
  • Bart L. Greenwald

    502.568.0318

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