Efrain Vera is an associate in our Global Commercial Disputes group. Efrain is an experienced litigator who has represented clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes spanning state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution venues.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Represented national financial institutions in responding to requests from governmental agencies including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Represented national financial institutions, broker-dealers, and investment companies and advisers in litigation matters that included claims for breach of contract, negligence, business torts, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Represented national financial institutions and managed pre-litigation and complex third-party matters that included interpleaders, creditor attachments, subpoenas, garnishments, and disputes over ownership of brokerage and bank accounts in multiple states.
Represented national financial institutions in responding to requests from governmental agencies including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Represented national financial institutions, broker-dealers, and investment companies and advisers in litigation matters that included claims for breach of contract, negligence, business torts, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Represented national financial institutions and managed pre-litigation and complex third-party matters that included interpleaders, creditor attachments, subpoenas, garnishments, and disputes over ownership of brokerage and bank accounts in multiple states.
Represented national financial institution and provided regulatory advice to consumer protection compliance teams throughout the build of compliance management programs.
Represented lenders in actions that involved the enforcement of business loans.
Represented and provided Spanish legal review for a global financial services firm and banking institution.
Represented a client in a government investigation involving allegations of fraud and money laundering.
Represented national civil rights organization in connection with civil, regulatory, and First Amendment matters.
Represented shareholders of the world’s largest lead manufacturer in a multi-billion euro debt litigation.
Credentials
Education
Education
- Albany Law School, 2018, J.D., Executive Editor for Miscarriages of Justice Issue, Albany Law Review
- New York University, 2014, B.A.
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Texas
- New York
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court - Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, Member
- Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Member