Brett M.Weinstein

Associate

New York + 1.212.326.7854

Brett Weinstein's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. He has experience representing clients in federal and state courts in toxic tort litigation, contract disputes, and litigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Brett also conducts internal investigations on behalf of companies and represents clients in connection with regulatory investigations brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Brett maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in asylum proceedings, U visa petitions, and unaccompanied minor cases. He has represented several immigrant clients through the Firm's Laredo Project.

While in law school, Brett participated in the Immigrant Defense Clinic, where he assisted clients at various stages of their removal proceedings.

Esperienze

  • Experian prevails in pair of lawsuits alleging that non-reporting of state statute of limitations of debts violates FCRAJones Day successfully represented Experian Information Solutions, Inc. in two lawsuits within the Second Circuit rejecting a novel theory of liability seeking to require Experian to report the state statute of limitations for bringing collection actions for charged off credit card debt.
  • Global systemically important bank (GSIB) conducts risk assessment to determine impact of LIBOR transition on enterprise-wide portfoliosJones Day is advising a GSIB with respect to enterprise-wide portfolios impacted by the LIBOR transition, including conducting portfolio-wide risk impact assessments, analyzing various consumer products, and developing litigation contingency plans.
  • Corporate trustees seek advice relating to LIBOR transitionJones Day is advising two U.S.-based corporate trustees with respect to portfolios impacted by LIBOR transition and COFI cessation, including conducting portfolio-wide risk impact assessments, analyzing various consumer products, and developing litigation contingency plans.