Chicago is a city with many different and diverse features. One of the most prominent features of Chicago is its business-friendly environment. The city has many small businesses and big corporations, so there are plenty of opportunities for people looking to start their own company or work for a large firm.

The city also offers a variety of entertainment options for all ages. From professional sports teams, to live theater performances, to art museums, Chicago has something for everyone!

The city's residents enjoy an exciting mix of neighborhoods—some with a small-town feel and others that are bustling and modern. Each neighborhood has its own unique character, but all have their own share of cultural offerings and entertainment options.

Chicago is also home to some of the largest companies in the world, including McDonald's Corporation, Boeing Company and United Airlines. These corporations have offices spread throughout various parts of the city to take advantage of its proximity to other major cities around the world and its access to airport transportation options such as O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW).
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Chicago is home to several large banks that are headquartered in the city. Some of the largest banks headquartered in Chicago are:
  • Northern Trust: A financial services company that provides investment management, asset and fund administration, banking solutions and fiduciary and banking services for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide.
  • BMO Harris Bank: A financial services organization that provides a wide range of personal banking, commercial banking, and wealth management products and services to customers.
  • Wintrust Bank: A financial holding company that provides community banking services, commercial banking, wealth management services, commercial insurance premium financing, life insurance premium financing, and certain administrative services.
  • First Midwest Bank: A financial holding company that operates through its bank subsidiary, First Midwest Bank, which provides a range of commercial banking services and products
  • MB Financial Bank: A commercial bank that provides a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses, including commercial banking, personal banking, and wealth management.

It is also worth mentioning that some of the largest banks in the US like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank and US Bancorp also have a presence in the city of Chicago.
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However, Chicago is also the judicial center of all the counties within the Chicagoland metropolitan area, which spans counties from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. With high stakes financial litigation playing out in Chicago courtrooms, Jason D. Koontz is the right choice for an expert banking witness.

Jason works primarily with attorneys representing small business owners, large lenders, individuals, and mortgage loan servicers. He provides insight into all kinds of banking-related legal matters.

Jason’s reputation as a well-respected banking litigation expert comes from his years of experience in the industry. He has over 20 years of work experience in banks at positions including Senior Vice President. He also has a Credit Risk Certification (CRC) designation from the RMA (Risk Management Association), which makes him uniquely equipped to provide expert witness services on all kinds of banking litigations.

His in-depth knowledge spans a variety of banking topics such as:

  • Commercial loans 
  • Residential mortgages
  • Predatory lending
  • Debt collection
  • Underwriting
  • Consumer protection
  • Lender Liability
  • Loan Fraud
  • Gross negligence
  • ​Construction lending
  • Deposit accounts
  • Mortgage loan servicing
  • USPAP Compliance
 
His services for lawyers and their clients include document review, written reports, depositions, and trial testimony in court. He can also assist you in understanding the complex intricacies of banking procedures and jargon to help you best present your case. 

Jason D. Koontz is an honest and ethical banking expert who possesses the unique ability to explain complex banking terms and concepts to a jury or judge easily. This makes him a powerful resource for you and your client.

Having Jason D. Koontz assist your legal team as a banking witness in Chicago is valuable. He has traveled across the United States to offer his expert witness services. He has been part of 200 federal and state cases, which have given him considerable experience with litigation and courtroom environments.

Reach out to Jason D. Koontz with the contact information below to start discussing your case with him today.