David Standa is an associate in the Chicago office of Locke Lord LLP where he concentrates his practice on business litigation and consumer finance law. He has experience in consumer litigation, banking and commercial real estate transactions, and commercial and consumer lending law. His recent litigation and arbitration cases have focused on the defense of mortgage originators and servicers.
Before joining Locke Lord, Mr. Standa was a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge John R. Tunheim for the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. He also has experience in commercial litigation including representing large financial institutions in post-default workout litigation.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Notre Dame Law School, 2009
- B.S., Finance, Indiana University, 2004
Bar Admissions
Admitted To Practice
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Representative Experience
- Representing mortgage servicer in putative class action alleging TILA, RESPA and FDCPA violations based on alleged violations related to the transfer of servicing and ownership rights of mortgage loans.
- Representing consumer products manufacturer in AAA arbitration based on the unmerchantability of products and purported violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
- Representing national financial institution in various real estate transactions related to REO property.
- Represented national financial institution in putative class action related to debit card overdraft fee litigation.
- Represented national financial institution in putative class action alleging unauthorized HELOC reductions based on regional property valuations.
- Represented mortgage servicer in putative class action alleging violation of the FDCPA based on allegedly fraudulent activity in an underlying foreclosure action.
- Represented individuals in FINRA arbitration actions involving securities litigation.
- Represented landlords in both commercial and residential eviction proceedings.
- Represented loan servicers in connection with litigation involving HAMP and loan modification disputes.
- Represented secured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.
Professional History
- Associate, Locke Lord LLP
- Associate, Chapman and Cutler LLP
Community Leadership
- Volunteer and Young Professionals Board Member, Cabrini Green Legal Aid
- Volunteer, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
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