The firm's banking attorneys advise banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions of all sizes, both within and outside the state of Alabama. The firm also serves occasionally as local counsel for banks from other states. Lawyers in the group represent lenders and borrowers in financing transactions of all types, including: 
  • commercial mortgages
  • asset-based lending
  • tax credits for low income housing
  • letter of credit transactions 

The firm provides advice with respect to state and federal banking laws and regulations, including: 

  • Fair Credit Reporting
  • Equal Credit Opportunity 
  • Fair Debt Collection
  • Fair Credit Billing
  • Truth in Savings
  • Truth in Leasing
  • Truth in Lending
  • other federal and state credit-related laws

The firm also represents banks and bank holding companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions under the following: 

  • Bank Merger Act
  • Change in Bank Control Act
  • other related laws

Michael J. Brandt
Tel: (205) 870-0555
Fax: (205) 871-7534
E-mail: mb@wallacejordan.com


Phillip D. Corley, Jr.
Eric G. Peterson


BancorpSouth
Collateral Mortgage Capital, LLC
Compass Bank
First Commercial Bank  
New South Federal Savings Bank 
SouthTrust Bank