Clients appreciate the breadth of our court order processing team, spanning 14 offices across 11 states, offering both broad legal knowledge and deep familiarity with local court practices. This combination allows us to provide tailored, jurisdiction-specific support to financial institutions navigating the complexities of court orders that affect customer accounts and records. Each week, our clients collectively receive hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of court orders. Our team assists with dozens of these matters weekly, offering practical guidance, litigation support, and negotiation services. We also offer flexible fee arrangements that reflect the volume and complexity of the work involved.
Subpoenas
Financial institutions frequently rely on our team in responding to subpoenas, search warrants, and any judicial orders that require the production of customer financial records or the appearance of employees.
On the production side, our team ensures that all responses comply with applicable state and federal laws through careful redaction and review. We resolve jurisdictional questions to determine whether service is adequate, in addition to compliance requirements. We also ensure that there is no over- or underproduction that may lead to privacy concerns or legal disputes by providing scope review and negotiation assistance. When necessary, we prepare and file objections to document requests and motions to quash for protective orders. Our team frequently interfaces with government agencies and prosecutors to manage expectations and streamline the process.
When it comes to appearances, we often engage in extrajudicial efforts and negotiations to keep employees out of court whenever possible. Additionally, we prepare witnesses thoroughly and accompany them to court or depositions. We also serve as a buffer between the institution and requesting attorneys or government agencies, helping to manage communications.
Garnishments
Garnishments generally refer to court orders and law enforcement seizures that restrain or require the debiting and transfer of customer funds. These include Writs of Garnishment, Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions, Levies, Attachments, and Search and Seizure Warrants. Our team provides comprehensive support in these matters, offering advice on a wide range of matters, such as policy or procedure settlement, negotiation, court appearances, or motion practice.
We help financial institutions navigate the legal and operational implications of these orders, offering specific guidance and developing procedures in response to process developments, including actions and orders by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). To ensure our advice remains current and actionable, we conduct annual 50-state reviews of garnishment laws and procedures. Our team members provide jurisdiction-specific and often judge-specific advice, drawn from years of experience working within local legal systems. This allows us to provide not only accurate legal guidance but also practical strategies for compliance and risk mitigation.