Jacob Bradley

Seasoned litigator and business problem solver

Jake Bradley leverages his broad experience to bring innovative solutions to every stage of his clients’ litigation challenges, from pre-suit negotiation through appeal. The breadth of his practice allows him to remain agile, see all the angles and create a business-aware solution that goes beyond solving the specific litigation issue presented. His financial institution clients further benefit from his practical experience as a licensed financial specialist at a national bank, where he gained experience in investment sales, consumer lending and business lending. He has special emphasis representing:

• Financial institutions and investment advisors, grounded in his prior banking experience where he held Series 6, 63 and insurance licenses
• Businesses-facing contract disputes of all sorts, including buy/sell agreements, distribution agreements, specialized machinery and buyout agreements
• Individuals facing criminal allegations, licensing issues and student disciplinary proceedings

In every matter, Jake works with his clients to develop a strategy that balances business and personal interests with litigation risks.

• Defends companies and individuals in dozens of venues, including multiple state, federal and bankruptcy trial and appellate court appearances across the United States.
• Protects companies facing class action lawsuits, including TCPA class action defense.
• Provides regulatory advice and defends financial institutions from predatory lending, consumer protection and lender liability issues, including violations of RESPA, TILA, FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, ECOA, HOEPA and various state consumer protection statutes.
• Represents investment advisors and their firms in breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and related claims, as well as in responding to non-party subpoenas for documents and testimony.
• Aids clients with commercial collection and foreclosure actions, including defending counterclaims filed by borrowers and guarantors.
• Represents individuals facing criminal allegations, including professionals before their respective licensing boards and undergraduate students in disciplinary proceedings.

• Achieved favorable and creative business resolution of complex, multi-party business dispute involving tens of millions of dollars in liability.
• Successfully negotiated favorable settlement of nearly $36 million liability in TCPA class action, to client’s relief.
• Obtained defense verdict for client in administrative trial involving alleged civil rights violations.
• Secured workplace violence protective orders for client at trial and obtained affirmance on appeal.
• Provided outside in-house counsel services to help client organize and manage complex warranty and defect docket, handling pre-litigation, litigation and related business concerns.