I enjoy both problem-solving and creative solutions. In matters with many moving parts, I dive into the nuances and fact patterns at hand in order to advise my client on their options and address the attendant legal issues. My experience in this area of law positions me to evaluate the “nitty-gritty” details that get to the heart of each matter quickly so we can develop a efficient, effective case management strategy.

Stefanie Deka counsels clients with respect to commercial and consumer financial services litigation involving state and federal consumer protection statutes, title litigation, and common law claims. She represents financial institutions with a primary focus on national mortgage servicers, auto finance companies, and banks in various matters including arbitrations.

Specifically, Stefanie defends lawsuits alleging violations of statutes such as the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and common law claims.

When resolution of a dispute is not possible, Stefanie has extensive experience in both taking and defending depositions, motion practice, discovery, as well as class action and appellate litigation. Her work has included preparing oppositions to jurisdictional memos to the Ohio Supreme Court and appellate advocacy in both state and federal court. She also has significant transactional experience, preparing title transfer documents, settlement agreements, and indemnification demands.

Her overall approach to litigation integrates careful research and innovative strategic thinking. She analyzes many different aspects of a problem to arrive at a creative solution. Typically, this includes evaluating the interests of all stakeholders, including the opposing party, her client, and the courts to find a workable solution that provides the best possible result given all the factors.