Cleveland, Ohio, is a regional economic hub with a diverse base in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and technology. The city experiences four distinct seasons, with warm summers and snowy winters. Cultural and recreational offerings enhance quality of life, from the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to a vibrant theater district. Neighborhoods like Ohio City and Tremont feature dining and arts, while Lake Erie provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
Manufacturing continues to play a key role, producing automotive parts, machinery, and durable goods, while the tech sector is growing in software, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Case Western Reserve University supports innovation and workforce development.
Healthcare anchors the local economy through world-class institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. The city’s financial sector includes regional banks, commercial lenders, wealth managers, and fintech firms, complemented by insurance and asset management services that support both local businesses and national clients.
Jason “J.D.” Koontz is an experienced expert witness with over twenty years of experience in banking roles, including service as a Senior Vice President. He holds the Credit Risk Certification (CRC) designation from the Risk Management Association, underscoring his expertise in credit analysis, risk management, and lending practices. His professional background and certifications make him a respected and reliable authority in litigation involving bank loans, mortgage lending, and non-bank lending. J.D. provides expert witness services to attorneys representing debtors, creditors, plaintiffs, and defendants in state and federal courts. His banking expert clients include Wells Fargo, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Citibank, as well as some of the nation’s largest mortgage loan servicers. Disputes involving mortgage servicing practices and foreclosure matters are among the most common areas where his expertise is sought.
Jason D Koontz Expert Witness Cleveland
Throughout his career, he has been retained in over 250 state and federal litigations, spanning a broad range of lending-related disputes. Attorneys rely on his testimony and consulting expertise in matters involving large financial institutions, small business owners, individuals, and mortgage loan servicers. His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:
Predatory lending Compliance with banking standards Residential mortgages Non-bank lending Construction lending
Koontz has extensive experience testifying as an expert witness and providing litigation support. He is adept at breaking down industry jargon and technical lending processes, enabling judges, juries, and attorneys to understand the facts of each case better. Litigation often demands technical expertise; J.D. bridges that gap by presenting his opinions with clarity and precision. Attorneys seeking a banking, mortgage, or non-bank lending expert can rely on J.D. for practical analysis and courtroom credibility. His track record in state and federal courts, including matters in the Southern District of New York (SDNY), shows he can explain complex lending issues clearly and support his opinions under scrutiny. To retain J.D. Koontz, call (646) 397-3835 or email [email protected].
