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Houston, Texas 77002

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Our Houston office is located downtown near the federal courthouse and is one of the firm’s two office locations in Texas. Our Houston attorneys concentrate on commercial litigation, commercial real estate, financial services, and labor and employment law. For banks, mortgage companies, and financial institutions, our Houston attorneys also defend class actions and single-plaintiff litigation. We provide legal and business counsel to our diverse client base on a local, regional, and national level.

Insights

News Release

McGlinchey Strengthens Houston Presence with Real Estate, Financial Services, Insurance Team

February 21, 2025

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys, two paralegals, and a legal secretary to its Houston office. Joining the Houston team are Member (Partner) Branch Sheppard and Of Counsels Annarose Harding and Sara Morton. In addition, paralegals Stacy Garza De Leon and Raushan Griffin and legal secretary Haley Sheppard have also joined the firm.

Presentation

2024 Fall Conference on Consumer Finance Law

November 14-15, 2024

Members of McGlinchey’s Financial Institutions Compliance, Financial Services Litigation, and Enterprise Litigation and Investigations teams will participate in multiple sessions during the upcoming Conference on Consumer Finance Law (CCFL) Fall Consumer Financial Services Conference at SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas.

Alert

Lender FAQs: Understanding Texas Home Equity Loan Modifications

October 3, 2024

As interest rates decline in 2024, lenders who make home loans to Texas residents are seeing an uptick in loan modification requests. Although a “mod” for a conventional loan is straightforward, there are – as always – unique challenges when it comes to home equity loans. This article will explore some key issues Texas lenders may consider when navigating these modifications.

Alert

Litigation Byte (August Edition)

August 29, 2024

The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey's Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format reflects McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful bites readers have come to expect, with timely coverage of financial services decisions and cases that impact you and your business.

Alert

Vexatious Litigant Laws Clarified by Texas Supreme Court

August 15, 2024

The recent decision in Serafine v. Crump by the Supreme Court of Texas primarily revolves around the interpretation of what constitutes "litigation" under Texas law, particularly in the context of determining whether someone is a "vexatious litigant." This case settled a growing inconsistency within some courts of appeals. 

News Release

McGlinchey Ranked for Legal Diversity by Vault, American Lawyer

July 2, 2024

McGlinchey was named among many AmLaw 100 and 200 firms among Vault’s 2025 rankings for Diversity in Law Firms, based on input from the firm’s Associates. McGlinchey also ranked in two categories in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Diversity Scorecards: Women in Law and the LGBTQ+ Scorecard.

Alert

Texas Mortgage Loan Rule Changes

June 28, 2024

The Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending has proposed a wide-ranging overhaul of its rules concerning residential mortgage loan originators (RMLOs), loan companies, mortgage bankers, and servicers.

News Release

Two Civil Litigation Attorneys Join McGlinchey in Houston

June 24, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys to the firm’s Enterprise Litigation and Investigations practice in Houston: Alvin Houston, Of Counsel, and Patrick Wall, Associate. Alvin and Patrick round out the four new attorneys that have joined McGlinchey’s Houston office in 2024.

Presentation

Lipinski and Tallman to Present at NCHER 2024 Annual Meeting

June 4-5, 2024

Members of McGlinchey’s Financial Institutions Compliance team will participate in multiple sessions during the upcoming National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) Annual Conference in Clearwater, Florida.

News Release

Ferachi to Serve Second Term as McGlinchey’s Managing Member

February 7, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2024, Michael Ferachi has been elected to serve a second three-year term as the firm’s Managing Member. “I am proud of the progress the firm made during my first term, ranging from growing our employee headcount and geographic footprint to expanding our practice areas,More

News Release

McGlinchey Stafford Names Eight New Members in 2024

January 2, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the eight attorneys who have been named Members at the firm, effective January 1, 2024. These attorneys represent four practice groups and six of the firm’s 17 offices.

Alert

FTC’s Final Rule Requires Reporting of Data Breaches by Non-Bank Financial Institutions

November 3, 2023

On October 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule (Final Rule) to amend the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (Safeguards Rule). This amendment will require non-bank financial institutions, such as mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers, and payday lenders, to report certain data breaches and other security events to the FTC. TheMore

News Release

Litigator Marilyn Cayce Joins McGlinchey in Houston

October 20, 2023

Marilyn Cayce has joined the firm’s Enterprise Litigation and Investigations practice group in the Houston office as Of Counsel. With over three decades of experience in crisis management, Marilyn is a seasoned attorney known for her unwavering dedication to helping clients navigate and recover from disasters, emergencies, and incidents.

Presentation

Home Equity Update

September 27, 2023

Of Counsel Paul Kellogg and Associate Louis Rossitto (Houston) are presenting "Home Equity Update" at the Southwest Association of Bank Counsel's 2023 Annual Legal Conference on September 27, 2023, in Denver, Colorado.

News Release

65 McGlinchey Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch

August 17, 2023

McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce that 65 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. These attorneys represent 12 of the firm’s 17 offices throughout nine states and Washington D.C. The recognized attorneys practice in 39 distinct areas of law. Seventeen attorneys are being recognized for the first time.

Event

Deep Dive into Payments Clients-Only CLE

October 3, 2023

The final installment in McGlinchey’s Deep Dive Series covering all things payments is a client-only CLE webinar featuring attorneys from McGlinchey’s Financial Institutions Compliance team.

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

Introduction: A Deep Dive into Payments

July 17, 2023

In this introductory video, Members of our Financial Institutions Compliance Team, Aaron Kouhoupt (Cleveland) and David Tallman (Dallas/Houston), will discuss this fascinating and vibrant subject matter while giving you a breakdown of the content you can expect in the coming weeks.

Published Article

New State Privacy Laws Impact Auto Finance

June 26, 2023

The regulation of consumer privacy and security in the United States traditionally has been sectoral in nature. In other words, outside of more highly regulated industries like financial services or health care, the use and disclosure of consumer data has been regulated under general federal and state prohibitions on unfair or deceptive acts and practices, rather than under specific consumer privacy laws. 

News Release

Litigator Thomas Anastos Joins McGlinchey in Houston

June 21, 2023

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Thomas Anastos has joined the firm’s Enterprise Litigation and Investigations group as an associate in the Houston office. Thomas focuses his practice on representing the insurance, transportation, construction, and energy industries in litigation.

Published Article

FDIC Releases Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights

May 1, 2023

The FDIC has released its Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights for 2022, covering the 3,000+ state-chartered banks and thrifts the FDIC supervises, most of which are community banks that provide credit and services locally. The FDIC evaluates these “supervised institutions” for compliance with consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and community reinvestment laws, with a focus on laws and regulations that represent the greatest potential for consumer harm.

News Release

Litigator Gary Pate Joins McGlinchey in Houston

April 19, 2023

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that distinguished litigator Gary L. Pate has joined the firm’s Enterprise Litigation and Investigations section as a Member (Partner) in the Houston office. Gary focuses his practice on complex real estate disputes, real estate disputes, products liability claims, trademark infringement, employment litigation, and many others.

In the Media

How FDCC Members Get It Done with Tarush Anand

April 11, 2023

On April 11, 2023, Member Tarush Anand (Houston) joined Valerie Kelner for an episode of the Fed Speaks Podcast,produced by the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

GLBA or FCRA? Data Sharing Between Affiliates and Non-Affiliates

March 17, 2023

When an entity shares data outside of its organization, the following questions often arise: Does the FCRA or GLBA (or both) apply to the specific type of data sharing? And how do these laws impact my company’s financial privacy notice? The answer to these questions comes down to the relationship between the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA,More

Presentation

Handling Difficult Removals with Success

February 21, 2023

Member Tarush Anand (Houston) will co-present on a panel, "Handling Difficult Removals with Success," at the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Winter Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The panel will discuss various topics, including recent case law, artful pleadings and manipulation by Plaintiff's counsel, the problem of the later-served defendant, joinder and consent, and waiver issues.

News Release

McGlinchey Adds 8 Litigation Associates Across 5 Offices

January 30, 2023

McGlinchey is pleased to announce the addition of eight new associates in its Financial Services Litigation and Enterprise Litigation & Investigations practice groups in the last two months of 2022. The litigators join the firm’s Birmingham, Dallas, Cleveland, Houston, and New Orleans offices.

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

Introduction: A Deep Dive into Privacy

January 27, 2023

The world of cybersecurity and privacy have grown exponentially in recent years, both on the federal and state level. A pandemic-driven shift to remote has increased social media interaction, and electronic communication with state and federal governments increasingly focused on big data and the use and sharing of consumer information.

Presentation

ABA Consumer Financial Services Committee Winter Meeting 2023

January 21-24, 2023

Four McGlinchey attorneys will participate in panel discussions during the American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section Consumer Financial Services Committee Winter Meeting at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans, on January 21-24, 2023.

Alert

Texas Prepares to Tweak Home Equity Law Again

January 20, 2023

A pair of bills has been filed with the Texas Legislature that would amend the Texas Constitution (which is where the home equity lending statute is located) to allow home equity loan borrowers to close a home equity loan at a remote location using online notarization.

Published Article

Inside Georgia’s Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act

September 21, 2022

Many states have laws that provide “super liens” to facilities that tow, repair, and store vehicles. Georgia’s current abandoned motor vehicle statute is an example of how these statutes can put the secured party financing source’s lien in jeopardy.

Presentation

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Non-Financial Firms Now in the Crosshairs?

September 15, 2022

David Tallman (Houston/Dallas) is speaking on a panel "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Non-Financial Firms Now in the Crosshairs" at The University of Texas School of Law’s 8th Annual Government Enforcement Institute (UTGEI) in Dallas, Texas on September 15, 2022. This panel will discuss where the Bureau is headed, the legal theory underpinning its strategy, and what non-financial firms can do to prepare.

Published Article

Third Circuit Adopts “Reasonable Reader” Standard for Credit Report Accuracy

August 30, 2022

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 15 USC 1681 et. seq. requires furnishers of information to report the information accurately. Recently, several payment rating/account status cases have been filed and litigated where the Plaintiff’s bar contends the industry’s reporting of account information is misleading and violates the FCRA. However, on August 8, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit outlined how district courts within the Circuit must analyze credit reports when determining whether an individual tradeline is inaccurate or misleading under the FCRA. This analysis may prove to be the first nail in the coffin of the so-called “payment rating” cases which began in 2015.

Alert

Third Circuit Adopts “Reasonable Reader” Standard for Credit Report Accuracy

August 10, 2022

You are likely aware that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 15 USC 1681 et. seq. requires furnishers of information to report the information accurately. Recently, several payment rating/account status cases have been filed and litigated where the Plaintiff's bar contends the industry's reporting of account information is misleading and violates the FCRA. However, on August 8, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit outlined how district courts within the Circuit must analyze credit reports when determining whether an individual tradeline is inaccurate or misleading under the FCRA. This analysis may prove to be the first nail in the coffin of the so-called 'payment rating' cases which began in 2015.

Podcasts

Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Path to Partnership with Matt Manning

June 13, 2022

The path to partnership looks different for every lawyer. During today's installment of the #WhyMcGlinchey Path to Partnership series, we'll talk with Matt Manning about why he has chosen to grow his career here at McGlinchey, from Associate to Office Managing Member

News Release

McGlinchey Attorney Named Among Texas Rising Stars for 2022

April 4, 2022

McGlinchey is pleased to announce that attorney Tarush Anand, a Member in the firm’s Houston office, has been named to the 2022 Texas Rising Stars list. Tarush is recognized in the practice area of civil litigation defense.

News Release

McGlinchey’s Tarush Anand Elected to National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association’s Board

March 14, 2022

McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Tarush Anand—a litigation Member (partner) in the firm’s Houston office—has been elected to the board of directors of the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA). NRRDA is an industry-centered organization focused on advancing and protecting the legal interests of the retail and restaurant industry. By providing its membersMore

Presentation

AEDs and the Related Legal Issues: The Shocking Truth

March 3, 2022

Member Tarush Anand (Houston) will co-present "AEDs and the Related Legal Issues: The Shocking Truth" on Thursday, March 3, 2022, during the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

News Release

McGlinchey Names New Office Managing Member in Houston

January 14, 2022

McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Matt Manning has been named the Office Managing Member in the firm’s Houston office. Matt will focus on the day-to-day operations and management of the office and its employees.

Presentation

The Reshaping of Texas Home Equity Laws and Remedies

December 2021

Paul Kellogg (Houston) will present "The Reshaping of Texas Home Equity Laws and Remedies" during a session on state-specific emerging issues during the Conference on Consumer Finance Law (CCFL) Mortgage Symposium on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

News Release

McGlinchey Welcomes Seasoned Trial Lawyer as Houston Member

August 6, 2021

McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Tarush R. Anand has joined its national litigation practice in its Houston office as a Member (Partner). With 15 years of experience, Tarush represents a broad range of domestic and international businesses in high-stakes civil and commercial litigation.

Podcasts

Podcast: When Is Form 1099-C Required of Lenders?

January 22, 2021

When debt is forgiven, as much of the funding lent through the CARES Act’s PPP may be, a lender may be required to file IRS Form 1099-C with the IRS and to furnish a copy to the borrower. As a lender, do I need to file the 1099-C when I forgive a PPP loan, or when we finalize a restructuring or settle a case alleging a violation of state or Federal lending law?

Event

Bring Your Own Policy: Post-Election, Now What?

December 10, 2020

What will the upcoming change in executive administration mean for employers and HR departments? Bring Your Own Policy, handbooks, and specific questions for a discussion on what 2021 (and beyond) may look like in the employment world.

News Release

McGlinchey Welcomes Litigator Nick O’Conner in Houston

November 20, 2020

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC is pleased to announce the hire of Nicholas O’Conner in the firm’s national Consumer Financial Services Litigation and Commercial Litigation practice groups in Houston.

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