Justin Cochran’s commercial litigation practice primarily concentrates on representing financial institutions before state and federal courts. He routinely represents national banks, federal savings and loan associations, and other members of the lending industry in matters involving liability under common law misrepresentation and breach of contract, as well as government criminal and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. Justin actively defends clients under statutes such as Nevada’s Unfair Lending Practices Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. He has defeated claims before the trial courts based on federal preemption under the Home Owners’ Loan Act and National Bank Act. Justin also has effectively removed cases to federal court following several months of litigation and successfully defended against motions to remand.
Education
- Boston University School of Law (J.D, 2010)
- Honors, Health Law Concentration
- Editor, American Journal of Law & Medicine
- University of Southern California (B.A., Psychology and Political Science, cum laude, 2007)
- Dean’s Honor List
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Nevada
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Community Involvement
- Lamplight Glen @ Torrey Pines Homeowners Association, Board of Directors (2011-present)
- Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home, Somerville, MA, Volunteer (2008-2010)
- Ninth Circuit Pro Bono Program, Participant (2010-present)
Other Professional Experience
- Boston University School of Law, Research Assistant to Prof. Fran Miller (2008-2009)
- United States District Court, District of Nevada, Judicial Intern to Hon. James C. Mahan (2008)
- USC Office of Protocol and University Events, Assistant to Director of Academic Events (2005-2007)
