BANKING LAW

Documenting your loans and enforcing your rights

Lavelle Law provides banks and other financial institutions with legal services related to their commercial lending and workout needs. We are experienced in negotiating and documenting a variety of asset-based loans and handling complex loan workouts and foreclosures. In conjunction with our Business Litigation practice group, we handle a variety of creditor’s rights matters, including the collection of past-due obligations, the foreclosure of liens, and the liquidation of collateral. When faced with loan documentation, UCC Article 9, or forbearance issues, Lavelle Law attorneys can provide trusted legal guidance.

Our Services

  • Asset-Based Lending
  • Commercial Real Estate Lending
  • Construction Lending
  • Creditors’ Rights
  • Loan Syndication
  • Mortgage Foreclosures
  • UCC Article 9 Issues
  • Workouts and Forbearance Agreements


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Lavelle Law News and Events

Banking and Business – October 2026
By Steven A. Migala • October 14, 2026
Federal Banking Regulators Clarify What Financial Institutions Can Tell Customers About Fraud Investigations and Account Closures
Representation and Warranties Insurance Democratization: A Game Changer for Many Deals
By Steven A. Migala • July 13, 2026
Representations and warranties insurance (“RWI”) for mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) is more accessible than ever due to increasing democratization in the market. Now, RWI can be a viable option for smaller, mid-market deals.
SCOTUS Rules SEC Can Seek Disgorgement Without Proving Victim Financial Loss
By Steven A. Migala • June 22, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on June 4, 2026, in Sripetch v. Sec. & Exch. Comm’n, clarifying a significant question in securities enforcement. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not need to identify victims who suffered actual financial harm to pursue disgorgement of ill-gotten gains.