Profile
Steve Lazar focuses his practice on litigation related to claims arising out of federal consumer protection statutes, including the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act, as well as various state consumer protection statutes. He represents banks, lenders, loan servicers, and other financial institutions in matters related to lending practices, loan origination, mortgage securitization, loan servicing, debt collection practices, and other consumer finance-related matters.
Concentrations
- Financial services litigation
- Real estate litigation
- Class action litigation
Capabilities
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, New York Super Lawyers "Rising Stars," 2018-2022
- Member, American Bar Association
Credentials
Education
- J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 2013
- B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2009
Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York