A consumer financial services litigator, Colleen has found that the key to positioning clients for success lies not only in her understanding of their business and specific needs but in the professional relationships she has developed inside and outside the courtroom.
Colleen manages individual consumer and class action matters for a range of financial institutions including banks, mortgage companies, and student loan servicers. She defends clients against claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth in Lending Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, and myriad other state and federal consumer protection statutes.
Colleen began her career practicing general commercial litigation, and over the next decade, in addition to consumer finance clients, developed long-term relationships with and became trusted outside counsel for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, whom she defends against tort claims, Title IX actions, and other claims common to educational institutions. She has represented clients in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels, as well as in mediations and arbitrations. Colleen also defends real estate brokerages against state consumer law claims.
With an eye to the future, Colleen adds value to engagements by seeking to understand a client’s business, identifying compliance issues that could put the client at risk, and developing strategies that align with the client’s business objectives. In addition to her deep understanding of the industries she serves, clients appreciate Colleen’s personable demeanor, responsiveness, and organized approach. Her honesty and respectfulness have earned her strong working relationships with plaintiff’s counsel and an excellent reputation—intangible assets that can positively impact a case.