Brian has a specialized practice representing regional and national financial service providers on regulatory and compliance issues. His industry focus has been banking and finance since he began his legal career in 1982, so Brian has a deep understanding of his clients' business needs and objectives.
 
He represents credit unions, financial service companies, and banks on regulatory and operational issues; regional and national financial service providers and mortgage and finance companies on operational, compliance, and licensing issues; and financial service organizations and providers on formation issues, securities, insurance, and financial service delivery matters. Brian works closely with national and state regulators on mergers, expansions and examination matters.
 
Brian is a recognized national expert in the design and delivery of traditional and innovative financial products and services, including internet delivery of financial services. He has developed a comprehensive compliance management financial solution, Compliance Smart, to assist with organizing the workflow for regulatory compliance.
 
He regularly tracks the impact of legislation and court decisions on financial service providers and sends timely and concise updates through e-alerts and newsletters. In addition the firm develops comprehensive programs necessary to ensure compliance of current developments in the financial services industry.

Little Known Facts:  Licensed to practice law in Oregon, Washington, and Arizona | Has a degree in finance and wanted a practice that combined finance and law | Grew up in Montana | Enjoys anything in the great outdoors including hunting and fly fishing