John Lucian concentrates his practice in litigation arising within the bankruptcy and financial services contexts, including: · representing debtors, trustees, and creditors in all facets of bankruptcy cases · defending lenders and regulated entities against TILA, ECOA, HOEPA, RESPA and related claims · prosecuting and defending complex avoidance actions As a former trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Mr. Lucian also handles a variety of litigation matters in federal and state courts throughout the region. Mr. Lucian has been recognized by Marquis' Who's Who. He is fluent in Spanish. Representative Matters · Lead counsel to creditors' committee of Appalachian coal enterprise. · Representation of lender in Midwest bankruptcy of coal operator. · Representation of commercial landlord in major retail bankruptcies. · Successful defense of several national mortgage lenders in a variety of consumer finance and predatory lending cases. · Lead counsel to creditors' committee of national auto-parts manufacturer. · Successful defense of national financial institution in multistate consumer lending actions. · Representation of national retailer in defense of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class action suit. · Lead Maryland bankruptcy counsel in Chapter 11 representation of multi-billion dollar energy company. · Counsel to creditors' committee of regional commercial airline. · Lead counsel for prosecution of over 400 avoidance actions brought on behalf of trustee of national amusement center. Community Service & Affiliations Mr. Lucian is a recipient of Blank Rome's annual Pro Bono Hero Award for his efforts on behalf of pro bono clients and causes. Mr. Lucian regularly speaks and writes on litigation and financial services topics. He is a member of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He has served on the Local Rules Committee of the Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court. He is an editor emeritus of the Bankruptcy Bar Digest for the District of Maryland. Memberships American Bankruptcy Institute National Institute for Trial Advocacy Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference Florida Bar Association Events SUBPRIME MORTGAGE CRISIS ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
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One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA
September 25, 2008
Michael P. Broadhurst, Earl M. Forte, John E. Lucian, Joseph G. Poluka and Marc Rothenberg SUBPRIME MORTGAGE CRISIS ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
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The Chrysler Building, New York City
May 21, 2008
Earl M. Forte, John E. Lucian, Joseph G. Poluka, Marc Rothenberg and James V. Masella III News WHEN THE SUBPRIME CRISIS STRUCK, BLANK ROME'S MORTGAGE INDUSTRY GROUP WAS PREPARED
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January 14, 2008
Kevin J. Baum, Jerry D. Bernstein, David W. Carickhoff, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Earl M. Forte, et al. BLANK ROME ATTORNEYS PRESENT AT MARINO INSTITUTE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION LECTURE
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October 11, 2002
John E. Lucian Recognition BLANK ROME ATTORNEYS NAMED 2010 LAWYERS ON THE FAST TRACK
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August 18, 2010
Leigh Ann Buziak and John E. Lucian |