Best Lawyers Near You in Birmingham, Alabama for Banking and Finance Law

Jared Searls focuses his practice on assisting financial institution clients on a wide variety of litigation and regulatory compliance matters. Jared is a member of Bradley’s Financial Services Litigation team and is also a member of the Auto Finance and Payment Systems teams, with a particular emphasis on new-age technology and evolving forms of payments and client-consumer interaction. He advises financial clients on ever-changing financial regulations on both the state and federal le...

Christy Boardman Kuklinski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Elder Law. Christy Boardman practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Christy Boardman Kuklinski since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christy Boardman Kuklinski is held by other lawyers.

Jake Watson is an associate in Bradley’s Real Estate Practice Group. His practice is focused on general real estate law and the representation of clients in finance, banking and real estate transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, development, financing and leasing of office buildings, multi-family developments, industrial properties, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use assets located throughout the country.

Tom Mostellar is an associate in the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. Tom assists financial and mortgage institutions with regulatory compliance-related matters. He has experience helping clients ensure their operations comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. As part of this practice, Tom also provides assistance in navigating all stages of examinations and investigations conducted by federal and state regulators. Tom received his J.D. ( magna...

Megan McDowell is an associate in the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. She advises financial institutions on a wide range of regulatory compliance matters, including mortgage lending, loan servicing, consumer protection laws, and multi-state licensing requirements. Her practice includes assisting clients with the development and enhancement of compliance management systems, advising on operational implementation of regulatory requirements, preparing for supervisory ...

Britney Crawford is an associate in the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. Her practice is focused on regulatory and compliance matters, including responding to and resolving government investigations by federal regulators, related to mortgage lenders and servicers, residential solar developers and finance companies, and banks. Britney also has specific experience with fair lending issues arising under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (...

Robin-Renee Keys is an associate in Bradley’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. Robin-Renee’s practice is focused on helping financial services clients navigate the regulatory and compliance issues most critical to their business. Robin-Renee’s compliance experience encompasses issues arising under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESP...

Nicole Jones is partner in the Banking and Financial Services and Litigation practice groups. Her practice focuses on defending claims and advising financial institutions on compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Nicole also has experience assisting clients in responding to and resolving government inves...

Josh Lewis is a member of the Banking & Financial Services Practice Group. Josh received his J.D. ( cum laude ) from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he was Copy Editor of the Cumberland Law Review . He was a Scholar of Merit in Administrative Law and Advanced Corporations: Corporate Governance. Prior to law school, Josh earned a B.S. in Biology from Delta State University.

Gray Gilmore is an associate in Bradley’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group and focuses his practice on commercial and financial services litigation. Prior to joining Bradley, Gray developed experience in a range of commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters at a well-respected local firm. Gray recognizes one of the premier responsibilities of an attorney is to be an effective problem solver and he places a high premium on providing excellent client satisfaction an...

Benton Hughes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Benton practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Benton Hughes since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Benton Hughes is held by other lawyers.