New York, also known as the Big Apple, is the largest American metropolis. The city consists of five boroughs—Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Its urban footprint extends into parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Prominent banks headquartered in New York include JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., and The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
Considered by many to be the financial capital of the world, New York inevitably sees a steady stream of lending disputes. Jason Koontz has successfully served as an expert in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), one of the nation’s most prominent and demanding federal courts. His SDNY work includes matters involving both traditional banks and non-bank lenders, demonstrating his ability to address the full spectrum of modern lending practices.
Koontz is experienced in providing expert witness testimony in legal matters related to lending. He has spent over twenty years of his career working in banks in critical positions such as Senior Vice President, and he also holds the Credit Risk Certification (CRC) designation from the Risk Management Association. Jason’s background and credentials have made him a respected and reliable litigation expert in cases involving bank loans, mortgage lending, and non-bank financing transactions alike.
Over his career, Koontz has been retained in more than 250 state and federal litigations covering a wide range of lending issues. He has assisted attorneys representing large lenders, individuals, mortgage loan servicers, and small business owners. His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:
Commercial loans
Residential mortgages
Non-bank lending
Predatory lending
Debt collection
Underwriting
Consumer protection
Loan Fraud
Construction lending
Lender liability
Mortgage loan servicing
USPAP Compliance
Koontz has extensive experience testifying as an expert and providing consulting and litigation support. He is skilled at breaking down lending processes and industry jargon to help judges, juries, and attorneys better understand the facts.
Lending lawsuits can be complex, especially when courts must weigh issues that demand technical expertise. Jason Koontz can bridge that gap by presenting his opinions clearly and concisely.
Retain Jason Koontz for expert witness services if you are looking for a professional with the knowledge, qualifications, and proven SDNY experience in both bank and non-bank lending disputes.