Andrea Hicks is an experienced litigator who has managed major national and complex litigation, including e-discovery, in both state and federal courts. Her practice focuses on the representation of financial services companies in a variety of business areas, including loan servicing claims, lender liability, coverage disputes, contract claims and tort defense. Andrea's practice also includes advising and defending clients with respect to claims involving federal lending laws and regulations, including FDCPA, TCPA, TILA, RESPA, and HOEPA, as well as state consumer protection and unfair competition claims. In addition, she regularly advises clients on guidance from the CFPB on issues related to mortgage loan servicing during COVID.
Andrea regularly represents financial institutions in consumer claims and loan enforcement actions in state and federal courts, with experience related to statute of limitation issues in the foreclosure context. Her involvement in litigating these matters ranges from the initial pleading stage through trial and appeal. On the creditor side, Andrea has litigated adversary proceedings and handled appeals with the bankruptcy appellate panel. Andrea also represents clients in a variety of alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
