Sale of performing loans and classified assets for First Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of $198 million of performing loans and classified assets, including other real estate owned, more

Issuer’s counsel in a $6.1 million initial public offering

Represented the issue in a $6.1 million public offering undertaken in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion and holding company formation by  more

Sale of insurance agency subsidiary for First Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of its managing general insurance agency subsidiary, Kimbrell Insurance Group, in a cash more

Sale of Insurance Agency subsidiary

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of its subsidiary, First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc. to Hub International Limited in a more

Sale of classified substandard and non-performing loans for United Community Banks Inc.

Represented United Community Banks, Inc. in its bulk sale of $266 million in classified substandard and non-performing loans. more

Private equity offering for United Community Banks, Inc.

Represented United Community Banks, Inc. in a $380 million private equity offering. more

Mutual to stock conversion for Eureka Bank

Represented Eureka Bank in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the related $7.6 stock offering more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, in a $17.1 million public offering of common stock by Atlantic Coast more

Trademark protection for Sterling National Bank

Successfully protected the STERLING NATIONAL BANK trademark by drafting a trademark infringement complaint against a competing mortgage banking more

Corporate counsel to Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company

Represented Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the more

Global investment bank liquidation *

Represented German entity of a global investment bank undergoing liquidation of a portfolio of assets totaling over $5 billion. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $1.2 billion public offering

Represented the underwriters, led by Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.2 billion public offering by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. more

Acquisition of Earthstar Bank by Polonia Bank

Represented Polonia Bank in acquiring certain assets and liabilities of the former Earthstar Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as more

Acquisition of a majority interest in Bank of Virginia by private investor group

Represented a private investor group in forming a bank holding company, making a majority investment in Bank of Virginia and conducting a private more

Second step conversion for First Federal Savings Bank and related public offering

Represented First Federal Savings Bank, Monessen, PA, in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form  more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $199 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $199 million public offering by ViewPoint Financial Group Inc. more

Mutual holding company reorganization for Fox Chase Bank

Represented Fox Chase Bank in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the related $87.1 stock more

Sale of $103 million in non-performing assets for United Community Banks Inc.

Represented United Community Banks Inc., one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia, in its sale of $103 million in non-performing more

Investigation on behalf of special committee of board of directors into misuse of bank resources

Internal investigation for special committee of board of directors of a bank related to misuse of bank resources by executive officers, including more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $32 million private placement of common and preferred stock

Represented Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., as placement agent, in connection with the $32 million private placement of common and preferred stock more

$101 million public offering of common stock for Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc.

Represented Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc., the largest bank holding company headquartered and operating in Maryland, in connection with its $101 million more

Placement agent for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $60.0 million private placement of convertible preferred stock

Represented the placement agent, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $60.0 million private placement of convertible preferred stock by Heritage Oaks  more

Represented Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA) in a $43.0 million private placement of common stock

Represented Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA) in a $43.0 million private placement of common stock by New more

Regulatory advice for major participants in the secondary mortgage market *

Advised major participants in the secondary mortgage market on the effect of an FDIC receivership or conservatorship on mortgage servicing and the more

Equity financing for Energi Holdings

Represented Energi Holdings Inc., a specialty insurance agency, in a $6.4 million round of equity financing led by a leading worldwide reinsurance more

$33.5 million public offering for Ocean Shore Holding Co. and second step mutual to stock conversion for Ocean City Home Bank

Represented Ocean City Home Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in the $11.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O’Neill + Partners L.P., in the $11.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock by Provident Financial more

Insurance agency acquisition for Aquesta Bank

Represented Aquesta Bank in acquiring a group of North Carolina insurance agencies. more

Acquisition of branch office by Advance Bank

Represented Advance Bank in its acquisition of a Baltimore branch office and related deposits from Susquehanna Bank. more

Corporate and securities matters for a Maryland financial institution

Represents a Maryland-based financial institution in a wide variety of corporate and securities matters, including its IPO and advice on public more

Corporate and securities matters for a Maryland bank holding company

Represented a Maryland financial institution on a wide variety of corporate and securities matters beginning with the company's IPO in 1999, the more

Multiple acquisitions and public offerings for Commercial Federal Corporation

Represented Commercial Federal Corporation in its acquisition of approximately 10 banks and in connection with four underwritten public offerings of more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $28 million follow-on public offering of common stock by Smithtown Bancorp, Inc. more

Corporate and securities matters for an Ohio-based financial institution

Represented an Ohio-based financial institution on a wide variety of corporate and securities matters, beginning with the company's 1992 IPO and more

Acquisition of a controlling interest in a bank holding company for a private equity group

Represented a private equity group in the acquisition of a controlling interest in a South Carolina bank holding company. more

Bankruptcy case for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia

Assisted one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia as the secured party lender in recovery of multiple properties that served as more

Securities offering for a Pennsylvania bank pursuant to TARP

Represented a Pennsylvania bank in its issuance of preferred stock through the U.S. Treasury Department's TARP Capital Purchase Program. more

Secured credit arrangement for national mortgage originator *

Represented a national mortgage originator and servicer as borrower under a workout secured credit arrangement in severe financial straits. more

Regulatory advice for a private equity firm on an investment in a community bank *

Advised and represented an investor in a community bank on the regulatory issues associated with the purchase of shares, including control and more

Representation of community bank and bank president in FDIC investigation

Successfully represented bank and bank president in connection with an FDIC investigation arising out of the high profile failure of a community bank. more

Regulatory enforcement advice for a federal savings bank

Advised a federal savings bank on regulatory enforcement matters. more

Issuance of preferred stock under the Capital Purchase Program by F.N.B. Corporation *

Represented F.N.B. Corporation in the issuance and subsequent repayment of preferred stock issued to the Treasury Department under the Capital more

Issuance of securities under TARP for Monument Bank

Represent Monument Bank in issuance of $4.7 million of preferred stock under the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $3.8 public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $3.8 million initial public offering by St. Joseph Bancorp, Inc. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $11.1 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $11.1 million initial public offering by Hibernia Homestead Bancorp, Inc. more

Issuance of securities in the TARP Capital Purchase Program by Central Bancorp Inc.

Represented Central Bancorp Inc. in its issuance of $10.0 million of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through its more

Issuance of securities under TARP Capital Purchase Program for a Maryland bank holding company

Represented a Maryland bank holding company in its issuance of securities under the TARP Capital Purchase Program. more

Counsel to Conneaut Savings Bank in connection with its reorganization into the mutual holding company structure

Counsel to Conneaut Savings Bank in connection with its reorganization into a three-tier federal mutual holding company structure and the election by  more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Provident Bankshares Corp.

Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in one of the earliest completed TARP transactions, the  issuance of $151.0 million of  preferred stock more

Acquisition for First Citizens National Bank

Represented First Citizens National Bank in an acquisition of a branch office, assumption of deposits and loan purchase. more

Mutual to stock conversion for First Savings Bank F.S.B. and IPO for First Savings Financial Group Inc.

Represented First Savings Financial Group Inc., an Indiana-based savings bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $24.3 million more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a private placement of subordinated notes

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in an $11.8 million private placement of subordinated notes by Paragon Commercial Bank. more

Going private transaction for Gouverneur Bancorp Inc.

Advised Gouverneur Bancorp Inc., on a going private transaction through a reverse/forward stock split and related delisting from Nasdaq. more

Acquisition of State of Franklin Bancshares by Jefferson Bancshares Inc.

Represented Jefferson Bancshares Inc. in its $10.9 million acquisition of State of Franklin Bancshares Inc., the parent company of a Tennessee more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $27.5 million private placement

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in a private placement of $27.5 million of common stock issued by Smithtown Bancorp, more

Executive compensation and employee benefits for bank holding company

Represented a bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Acquisition of Withee Bank Shares by Forward Financial Inc.

Represented Forward Financial Inc. in its $12.4 million acquisition of Withee Bank Shares Inc. more

New credit structure for national bank as buyer *

Represented a national bank as buyer in connection with an exceedingly time sensitive modification and assignment of existing repurchase credit more

Two billion dollar financial arrangement for national bank *

Represented national bank as buyer in connection with an exceedingly time sensitive two billion dollar financing arrangement with a large subsidiary more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $27.7 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $27.7 public offering by Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. more

Going private transaction for First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.

Represented First Bancorp of Indiana Inc. in connection with its going private via a cash-out reverse stock split. more

Multiple financings by Provident Bankshares Corporation

Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in its $64.8 million private placement of convertible preferred stock and common stock and a $50 million  more

Loan and security structure for nationwide gym *

Represented national retail bank as Issuing Bank in connection with a financing to extend credit to nationwide gym pursuant to a loan and security more

Formation of BlueRidge Bank

Represented the organizers of BlueRidge Bank in obtaining a bank charter from the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Institutions and federal deposit  more

Repurchase financing arrangement for global investment bank *

Represented the financing division of a global investment bank in connection with a repurchase financing arrangement to extend credit jointly to more

Preferred securities issuance pursuant to TARP

Represented Maryland financial institution in issuance of preferred securities pursuant to the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program. more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $78.2 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $78.2 million initial public offering by Cape Bancorp, Inc. more

Consolidation of New York branch assets for a European-based banking organization *

Represented a pan-European banking organization on the consolidation into its New York branch of the assets of the New York branch of its subsidiary more

Favorable ruling permitting volumetric payment production in New York for a major foreign banking organization *

Represented a major foreign banking organization in obtaining an interpretation from the New York State Banking Department that permitted the bank to  more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $10.3 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $10.3 million initial public offering by William Penn Bancorp Inc. more

Executive and employee benefit matters for a Connecticut financial institution

Represented a Connecticut financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

$105.0 million initial public offering of Meridian Interstate Bancorp Inc.

Represented Meridian Interstate Bancorp Inc. in its $105.0 million initial public offering. more

Self tender offer by Community Financial Shares Inc.

Represented Community Financial Shares Inc. in connection with its tender offer for 9.1% of its outstanding shares of common stock. more

Formation of a Pennsylvania de novo commercial bank

Assisted with the formation of Pennsylvania de novo commercial bank and related $10 million public offering to capitalize the bank. more

Residential mortgage loans for national bank *

Represented national bank in its acquisition and purchase of residential mortgage loans from various originators in such diverse locations as Mexico,  more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $192.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $192.7 million initial public offering by Northfield Bancorp, Inc. more

Mutual to stock conversion of First Federal Savings Bank and IPO for First Advantage Bancorp

Represented First Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee, in its mutual to stock conversion  more

Acquisition of an investment advisor for Northeast Community Bank

Represented Northeast Community Bank in its acquisition of the assets of Hayden Financial Group, a registered investment advisor. more

Underwriter's counsel in a $13.0 million public offering

Represented underwriter in a $13.0 million initial public offering by an Indiana mutual holding company done to finance a concurrent acquisition. more

Second step conversion of North Penn Bank and related public offering for its holding company

Represented North Penn Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and the more

Acquisition of an insurance agency by Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc.

Represented Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc. in its acquisition of CLA Agency Inc., an insurance agency, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. more

Branch acquisition by Marshfield Savings Bank

Represented Marshfield Savings Bank in its acquisition of two branch offices and related deposits from Associated Bank. more

Acquisition of a mutual cooperative bank

Represented a bank in an acquisition of a mutual cooperative bank. more

Financing agreement between bank and clothing retailer *

Represented nationwide bank as lender pursuant to a financing arrangement with a clothing retailer based in New York. more

Revolving credit loan facility for Bank of America *

Represented Bank of America in connection with $700MM syndicated, revolving credit loan facility to shopping center developer. more

Trust preferred offering for Fidelity Southern Corporation

Represented Fidelity Southern Corporation, one of the largest publicly traded bank holding companies based in Atlanta, Georgia, in a trust preferred more

Simultaneous IPO and acquisition for Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc.

Represented Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank in its $236 million initial public offering and its simultaneous $183 million acquisition of FMS Financial  more

Acquisition for United Community Banks Inc.

Represented United Community Banks, Inc., one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia, in a $216.5 million acquisition of Gwinnett more

Conducted internal corporate investigation for a Maryland bank

Conducted internal corporate investigation for a financial institution and negotiated a consent to the issuance of a cease and desist order with the more

Mutual holding company reorganization for Walden Federal Savings Bank and related $10.7 million IPO for Hometown Bancorp Inc.

Represented Walden Federal Savings and Loan Association in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $10.7 million initial public more

Equity offering for a Georgia bank

Represented a Georgia bank in an equity offering. more

Charter purchase for a state commercial bank

Represented a state commercial bank in a charter purchase. more

Multiple acquisitions by New York Community Bancorp Inc.

Represented New York Community Bancorp Inc. in its $168.4 million acquisition of Synergy Financial Group Inc., its $260.0 million acquisition of more

$81 million acquisition of Factory Point Bancorp Inc. by Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.

Represented Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc., a large Massachusetts holding company, in its $81.3 million acquisition of Factory Point Bancorp Inc., more

Ponzi scheme defense for regional Georgia bank

Represented regional Georgia bank in connection with the Chapter 11 cases of a Ponzi scheme. In addition to obtaining relief from the automatic stay more

Mutual holding company reorganization for Tempo Bank and IPO for its holding company

Represented Tempo Bank, an Illinois-based federal savings institution, in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $4.1 million more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $1.1 billion public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.1 billion initial public offering of common stock by TFS Financial more

$7.4 million IPO for Delanco Bancorp Inc.

Represented Delanco Bancorp Inc. in its $7.4 million initial public offering. more

Counsel to Monroe Savings Bank SLA in connection with its charter conversion *

Counsel to Monroe Savings Bank SLA in connection with its conversion from a state to a federal charter. more

$119 million acquisition of City & Suburban Financial Corporation

Represented City & Suburban Financial Corporation in its $119.1 million acquisition by Ridgewood Savings Bank in a transaction that involved more

MJCM LLC v. United Community Banks Inc. (commercial litigation in Texas federal court and before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals)

The firm served as lead counsel for United Community Banks, Inc., one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia, in a million dollar more

Acquisition of Senator Bank by Bradford Bank

Represented Bradford Bank, a Maryland-based federally chartered savings bank, in its acquisition of Senator Bank, a Maryland-chartered bank, in a more

Acquisition of Golden Prague SL&A by Bradford Bank

Represented Bradford Bank, a Maryland-based federal savings bank, in its acquisition of Golden Prague Federal Savings and Loan Association, more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $25.3 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $25.3 million initial public offering by MSB Financial Inc. more

Public self-tender offer for regional Georgia bank

Represented regional Georgia-based bank holding company in connection with its public self-tender offer. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Polonia Bank and initial public offering by Polonia Bancorp

Represented Polonia Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $14.9 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Issuance of $6.3 million of trust preferred securities for Central Bancorp, Inc.

Represented Central Bancorp, Inc. in its issuance of $6.3 million of trust preferred securities in a pooled trust preferred securities offering. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $121.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $121.7 million initial public offering by Oritani Financial Corp. more

$395 million acquisition of Costal Financial Corporation

Represented Coastal Financial Corporation in its $395.1 million dollar acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Acquisition of a title company

Represented Bradford Bancorp Inc. in the acquisition of a title company. more

Strategic acquisition for New England Bancshares Inc.

Represented New England Bancshares, Inc., a savings and loan holding company, in its $25.9 million acquisition of First Valley Bancorp, Inc., more

Corporate reorganization of Marshfield Savings Bank

Represented Marshfield Savings Bank in its reorganization from the mutual form of organization to the mutual holding company form of organization. more

Initial public offering for First Federal Bancshares Inc.

Represented First Federal Savings Bank, a mutual savings bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.4 million initial public more

Holding company reorganization for a Massachusetts financial institution

Represented a Massachusetts financial institution in its reorganization into a holding company. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Fox Chase Bank and IPO for Fox Chase Bancorp Inc.

Represented Fox Chase Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $64.0 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Acquisition of Bay Net Financial Inc. by Sterling Financial Corp.

Represented Bay Net Financial Inc. in its $22.8 million acquisition by Sterling Financial Corp. in Pennsylvania. more

Branch acquisition for Bradford Bank

Represented Bradford Bank in assumption of $6.5 million of bank branch deposits. more

Divesture of a property portfolio for a European investment bank

The firm served as lead counsel in representing an investment bank in the divesture of  a property portfolio. more

Second step conversion of Bank Liberty and related $28.1 million initial public offering for Liberty Bancorp Inc.

Represented Bank Liberty in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and the more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $10.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $10.7 million initial public offering by Seneca-Cayuga Bancorp Inc. more

Mutual to stock conversion and IPO of Newport Federal Savings Bank

Represented Newport Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $45.2 million initial public offering by its newly public more

Mutual to stock conversion and related $68.9 million IPO by Chicopee Savings Bank

Represented Chicopee Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $68.9 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding  more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Northeast Community Bank and related IPO for its holding company

Represented Northeast Community Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $59.5 million initial public offering by its newly more

Acquisition of Valley Bancorp, Inc. by Bradford Bancorp Inc.

Represented Bradford Bancorp Inc. in its $9.6 million acquisition of Valley Bancorp Inc., Hunt Valley, Maryland. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $98.2 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $98.2 million initial public offering by Roma Financial Corp. more

$20 million acquisition of First Federal Bancorporation

Represented First Federal Bancorporation in its $20.3 million acquisition by Great River Holding Company. more

$39 million acquisition of ES&L Bancorp Inc.

Represented ES&L Bancorp, Inc. in its $39.0 million acquisition by Community Bank System Inc., DeWitt, NY

 more

Trust preferred offering for Georgia-based bank

Represented local Georgia-based bank in connection with its trust preferred offering. more

Acquisition of Home Building Bancorp by First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.

Represented First Bancorp of Indiana Inc. in its $11.3 million acquisition of Home Building Bancorp Inc. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of United Community Bank and IPO for United Community Bancorp

Represented United Community Bank, a southern Indiana savings bank, in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $36.5 million more

Public offering of common stock by Pulaski Financial Corp

Represented Pulaski Financial Corp. in a $15.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock. more

Establishment for U.S. subsidiaries for HSH Nordbank AG *

Advised and represented HSH Nordbank AG in connection with the planning and regulatory approval process to establish a U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary,  more

Acquisition of Florida Savings Bank

Represented Florida Savings Bank in its acquisition by Commercebank, NA, a Coral Gables, Florida bank holding company through a purchase and more

Tender offer for a holding company

Represented a holding company in a tender offer. more

Acquisition of nine trusts for HSH Nordbank AG *

Advised and represented HSH Nordbank AG in connection with the acquisition by nine trusts advised by J.C. Flowers & Co. of 26 percent of the more

Employee benefits matters for an Illinois financial institution

Represented an Illinois financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements in more

Acquisition of 1st State Bancorp by Capital Bank Corp.

Represented 1st State Bancorp, Inc. in its $114.6 million acquisition by Capital Bank Corp., Raleigh, North Carolina. more

Second step conversion for Enfield Federal Savings Bank and related $30.8 million IPO for New England Bancshares Inc.

Represented Enfield Federal Savings Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of more

Mutual holding company reorganization and public offering for Equitable Bank

Represented Equitable Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $14.2 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Acquisition for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia

Represented one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia in its $36 million acquisition of a bank located in Conyers, Georgia. more

Multiple transactions for Pulaski Financial Corp.

Represented Pulaski Financial Corp. in its acquisition of CWE Bancorp Inc., St. Louis, Missouri and its acquisition of a Kansas City branch office more

Acquisition for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia

Represented one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia in its $12.5 million acquisition of a Georgia bank. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $516.3 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $516.3 million initial public offering by Investors Bancorp, Inc. more

Going private merger for a Georgia bank

Represented a Georgia-based bank in connection with its going private merger. more

Private equity offering for a Georgia bank holding company

Represented a Georgia bank holding company in a private equity offering. more

Acquisition of Heritage Co-operative Bank

Represented Heritage Co-operative Bank in its acquisition by Salem Five Cents Savings Bank in a merger of two mutual institutions. more

Acquisition of Long Island Financial Corp. by New York Community Bancorp Inc.

Represented Long Island Financial Corp. in its $69.8 million acquisition by New York Community Bancorp Inc. more

Formation and capitalization of a North Carolina commercial bank

Represented the organizers of a de novo North Carolina bank, which specializes in lending to venture capital-backed businesses, in obtaining a more

Mutual holding company formation by Bradford Bank

Represented Bradford Bank in the formation of a mutual holding company and a mid-tier stock holding company. more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $20.8 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $20.8 million initial public offering by Colonial Bankshares, Inc. more

Going private transaction for a Georgia bank holding company

Represented a Georgia bank holding company in a going private reverse stock split transaction. more

$177.5 million acquisition of EFC Bancorp, Inc.

Represented EFC Bancorp, Inc. in its $177.5 million acquisition by MAF Bancorp Inc. more

Going private reverse stock split for regional Georgia bank holding company

Represented regional Georgia bank holding company in connection with its going private reverse stock split. more

Acquisition of Northwood Savings Bank by Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank

Represented Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank in its acquisition of Northwood Savings Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a merger of two mutual more

Acquisition of MCM Savings Bank FSB by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc.

Represented MCM Savings Bank FSB in its acquisition by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc., Hannibal, MO in a Regulation A offering. more

Acquisition of PCB Holding Company

Represented PCB Holding Company in its $6.7 million acquisition by German American Bancorp, Inc. more

Underwriter's counsel for Ryan Beck & Co. in a $17.0 million initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Ryan Beck & Co., in the $17.0 million initial public offering by First Federal of North Michigan Bancorp. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in the $5.6 million initial public offering by OC Financial Inc. more

$29.8 million IPO for FedFirst Financial Corporation

Represented FedFirst Financial Corporation in $29.8 million initial public offering. more

Acquisition of Westerly Savings Bank by Newport Federal Savings Bank

Represented Newport Federal Savings Bank in its acquisition of Westerly Savings Bank, Westerly, Rhode Island, in a merger of two mutual savings banks. more

Mutual holding company reorganization and simultaneous IPO and acquisition for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard

Represented First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard in its mutual holding company reorganization, the related $21.3 million initial more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $56.5 public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $56.5 million initial public offering by Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of more

Employee benefits counseling for financial institution *

Represented a financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters in connection with its acquisition. more

Defense of enforcement action against a federal branch of a foreign bank *

Represented a federal branch of a foreign bank in an enforcement proceeding under the Bank Secrecy Act brought by the Office of the Comptroller of more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Bay-Vanguard Federal Savings Bank and $11.9 million IPO for BV Financial Inc..

Represented Bay-Vanguard Federal Savings Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $11.9 million initial public offering by more

Private placement and related going private transaction for First Southern Bancshares Inc.

Represented First Southern Bancshares Inc., an Alabama financial institution, in its tender offer, private placement of common stock and related more

$224.1 million acquisition of FFLC Bancorp Inc. by Colonial BancGroup, Inc.

Represented FFLC Bancorp, Inc. in its $224.1 million acquisition by Colonial BancGroup, Inc. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $13.4 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $13.4 million initial public offering by SFSB, Inc. more

Dissolution through going-private transaction for securities bank

Represented securities bank in dissolution through going-private transaction. more

$38 million public offering for Ocean Shore Holding Company

Represented Ocean Shore Holding Company in its $38 million initial public offering. more

Acquisition of Woronoco Bancorp, Inc. by Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.

Represented Woronoco Bancorp Inc. in its $144.5 million acquisition by Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. more

$98.7 million acquisition of Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp.

Represented Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp. in its $98.7 million acquisition by KNBT Bancorp, Inc., Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Pennsylvania financial institution

Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Acquisition of Canisteo Valley Corp.

Represented Canisteo Valley Corp. in its $6.8 million acquisition by Northern Corp. in Wellsboro, PA. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $9.1 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $9.1 million initial public offering by Roebling Financial Corp. Inc. more

Mutual holding company reorganization and initial public offering for SI Financial Group, Inc.

Represented Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $50.3 million initial public more

Underwriter's counsel for Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. Inc.

Represented underwriter Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. Inc. in the $58.2 million initial public offering by Atlantic Coast Federal Corporation. more

Acquisition of Lawrence Financial Holdings Inc. by Oak Hill Financial Inc.

Represented Lawrence Financial Holdings Inc. in its $16.0 million acquisition by Oak Hill Financial Inc. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Naugatuck Savings and Loan and related IPO for its holding company

Represented Naugatuck Savings and Loan in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $32.7 million initial public offering by its more

$50 million private placement of trust preferred capital securities by Columbia Bank

Represented Columbia Bank in the private placement of $50.0 million of trust preferred capital securities by its mid-tier stock savings and loan

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Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $148.8 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $148.8 million initial public offering by Partners Trust Financial Group, Inc. more

Disposition of assets for a banking technology company

Represented a banking technology company in a disposition of substantially all of its assets. more

$195 million acquisition of BostonFed Bancorp Inc. by Banknorth Group, Inc.

Represented BostonFed Bancorp Inc. in its $195 million acquisition by Banknorth Group, Inc. more

Represented a New England bank holding company in the sale of a trust company

Represented a New England financial institution in the sale of its majority share in a trust company. more

Self-tender offer for First Federal Bancshares Inc.

Represented First Federal Bancshares Inc in connection with its $18.8 million self-tender offer, conducted in the form of a modified Dutch auction more

Acquisition for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia

Represented one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia in its $24.5 million acquisition of a bank holding company located in more

Acquisition of South Carolina Community Bancshares Inc. by Provident Community Bancshares Inc.

Represented Provident Community Bancshares Inc. in its $9.6 million acquisition of South Carolina Community Bancshares Inc., Winnsboro, South more

$50 million acquisition of Dutchfork Bancshares Inc.

Represented Dutchfork Bancshares Inc. in its $50.0 million acquisition by First Community Corp. of Lexington, South Carolina. more

Underwriter's counsel in a $39.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter in a $39.7 million initial public offering by a New York savings bank holding company. more

Acquisition of Westview Savings Bank by Suburban Federal Savings Bank

Represented Suburban Federal Savings Bank in its acquisition of Westview Savings Bank, in a merger of mutual savings banks. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Clifton Savings Bank SLA and IPO by newly formed holding company

Represented Clifton Savings Bank SLA in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $137.4 million initial public offering by its newly  more

Acquisition for a Georgia financial institution

Represented a Georgia financial institution in its $9.9 million acquisition of a bank in Worth County, Georgia. more

Multiple public offerings for New York Community Bancorp Inc.

Represented New York Community Bancorp Inc. in multiple financings, including its initial public offering,  three follow-on public stock offerings more

Real estate investment trust and private placement advice for a Maryland financial institution

Advised a Maryland financial institution on formation of real estate investment trusts and related preferred stock private placements. more

$27.0 million acquisition of HCB Bancshares Inc. by Rock Bancshares, Inc.

Represented HCB Bancshares Inc. in its $27.0 million acquisition by Rock Bancshares Inc. more

Holding company formation for a Georgia bank

Represented a Georgia-based bank in connection with its formation of a holding company. more

Multiple acquisitions for Provident Bankshares Corporation

Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in multiple acquisitions and dispositions, including its $330 million acquisition of Southern Financial more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $202.0 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $202.0 million initial public offering by KNBT Bancorp, Inc. more

Acquisition of Oklahoma bank by Kansas-based financial institution

Represented a Kansas-based financial institution in its acquisition of an Oklahoma-based national bank. more

$460 million acquisition of FirstFed America Bancorp Inc.

Represented FirstFed America Bancorp Inc. in its $460.1 million acquisition by Webster Financial Corp. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $8.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $8.7 million initial public offering by Flatbush Federal Bancorp, Inc. more

Branch sale for First Federal Bank

Represented First Federal Bank in the sale of its Mt. Sterling, Illinois branch and $6.9 of related deposits to Beardstown Savings. more

Acquisition of MSB Financial, Inc. by Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc.

Represented Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc. in its $24.8 million acquisition of MSB Financial, Inc., Marshall, MI. more

Compensation advice for a Connecticut financial institution

Advised a Connecticut financial institution in connection with executive and equity compensation matters. more

$616.9 million acquisition of Connecticut Bancshares Inc. by New Haven Savings Bank

Represented Connecticut Bancshares Inc. in connection with its $616.9 million acquisition by New Haven Savings Bank. more

$66 million IPO for Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. and second step mutual to stock conversion for Jefferson Federal Bank

Represented Jefferson Federal Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization more

Acquisition of Sun America Mortgage Corporation

Represented Sun America Mortgage Corporation, a private mortgage broker, in its acquisition by SunTrust Bank. more

Acquisition of a financial institution

Represented a bank holding company in its acquisition by a bank holding company located in Ft. Meyers, FL. more

Acquisition for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia

Represented one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia in its $42.0 million acquisition of a bank holding company located in more

$10.6 million acquisition of NS&L Bancorp Inc.

Represented NS&L Bancorp Inc. in its $10.6 million acquisition by an investor group. more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $2.6 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $2.6 million initial public offering by Rantoul First Bank, S.B. more

Acquisition of Sequoia Bancshares Inc. *

Represented Sequoia Bancshares Inc. in its $110.7 million acquisition by United Bankshares Inc., Parkersburg, West Virginia. more

Acquisition for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia

Represented one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia in its $29.0 million acquisition of a bank holding company located in Lenoir  more

$46 million acquisition of Security Financial Bancorp Inc.

Represented Security Financial Bancorp Inc. in its $46.0 million acquisition by Standard Bancshares Inc., Hickory Hills, Illinois. more

Regulatory approvals related to formation of Mizuho Financial Group Inc. *

Represented Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. in obtaining U.S. federal and state regulatory approvals related to the formation of a top-tier holding more

Acquisition of Windsor Locks Community Bank for New England Bancshares Inc.

Represented New England Bancshares, Inc., a publicly held mutual holding company,  in its acquisition of Windsor Locks Community Bank, a mutual more

Acquisition of Bay State Bancorp Inc. by Seacoast Financial Services Corp.

Represented Bay State Bancorp Inc. in its $126 million acquisition by Seacoast Financial Services Corp. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Delanco Federal Savings Bank *

Represented Delanco Federal Savings Bank in its reorganization from the mutual form of organization to the mutual holding company form of more

Public offering of senior notes for Roslyn Bancorp Inc.

Represented Roslyn Bancorp Inc., a New York-based financial institution, in a $114.8 million public offering of senior notes. more

Acquisition of Crown Bank NA through a joint venture

Represented Crown Bank NA in connection with its acquisition by a joint venture between Caixa Geral de Depositos, S.A., Portugal and certain more

Public offering of common stock for local Georgia bank

Represented local Georgia bank in connection with its issuance of $5 million of common stock in a public offering. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $5.6 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $5.6 million initial public offering by OC Financial Inc. more

$11.3 million acquisition for First Capital Inc.

Represented First Capital Inc. in its $11.3 million acquisition of Hometown Bancshares Inc., an Indiana bank holding company. more

$72.2 million remutualization acquisition of West Essex Bancorp Inc.

Represented West Essex Bancorp Inc. in its $72.2 million remutualization and acquisition by Kearney Financial Corporation, Kearney, New Jersey. more

Acquisition of American Bank of Connecticut by American Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented American Financial Holdings Inc. in its $154.0 million acquisition of American Bank of Connecticut, Waterbury, Connecticut. more

Employee benefits services for a Connecticut-based financial institution

Represented a Connecticut-based financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

$10 million private placement transaction for FirstFed America Bancorp Inc.

Represented Firstfed America Bancorp Inc. in its private placement of $10.0 million of its common stock to accredited investors. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Enfield Savings Bank and related IPO for its holding company

Represented Enfield Federal Savings Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $9.2 million initial public offering by its more

Acquisition of title insurance company

Represented a New Jersey savings bank in its acquisition of a title insurance company. more

Acquisition of Massachusetts Fincorp Inc. by Abington Bancorp Inc.

Represented Massachusetts Fincorp Inc. in its acquisition by Abington Bancorp Inc. more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $6.8 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $6.8 million initial public offering by Mt. Troy Savings Bank. more

Rights offering of convertible trust preferred securities for Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.

Represented issuer, Greater Atlantic Financial Corp., in $9.6 million rights offering of convertible trust preferred securities. more

Acquisition of Pulaski Bancorp Inc.

Represented Pulaski Bancorp, Inc. in its $64.3 million acquisition by Kearney Financial Corp., Kearney, New Jersey. more

Trust preferred securities offering for New York Community Bancorp Inc.

Represented New York Community Bancorp Inc. in connection with its redemption of $80.0 of trust preferred securities and subsequent issuance of more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in an initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $4.8 million initial public offering by City Savings Financial Corp. more

Public offering of senior notes for Roslyn Bancorp Inc.

Represented Roslyn Bancorp Inc., a New York-based financial institution, in a $75 million public offering of senior notes. more

Acquisition of People's Bancshares by FirstFed America Bancorp Inc.

Represented FirstFed America Bancorp Inc., a Massachusetts financial institution, in its $73.0 million acquisition of People's Bancshares Inc., a more

$48 million private placement of subordinated debentures by Columbia Bank

Represented Columbia Bank in private placement of $48.0 million in subordinated debentures.  more

Acquisition of Hamilton Bancorp MHC

Represented Hamilton Bancorp MHC, a private mutual holding company, in its acquisition by another mutual holding company. more

$127.6 million acquisition of SouthBanc Shares Inc.

Represented SouthBanc Shares Inc. in its $127.6 million acquisition by National Commerce Financial Corp. more

$735.4 acquisition of American Financial Holdings Inc. by Banknorth Group, Inc.

Represented American Financial Holdings Inc. in its $735.4 million acquisition by Banknorth Group, Inc.
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Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $5.2 million initial public offering

Represented Trident Securities, the underwriter, in the $5.2 million initial public offering by First BancTrust Corporation. more

Acquisition for Connecticut Bancshares Inc.

Represented Connecticut Bancshares Inc. in connection with its $112.3 million acquisition of First Federal SLA of East Hartford, Connecticut.  more

$175.5 million acquisition of Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc.

Represented Virginia Capital Bancshares Inc. in its $175.5 acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Public offering of convertible debt securities for Florida Savings Bancorp Inc.

Represented Florida Savings Bancorp, a thrift holding company, in its public offering of convertible subordinated debentures. more

Mutual to stock conversion for Lawrence Federal Savings Bank and the related initial public offering for Lawrence Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented Lawrence Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $7.8 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Acquisition of Ridgewood Financial, Inc. by Boiling Springs Bancorp

Represented Boiling Springs Bancorp, a federally-chartered, non-public, mutual holding company, in its acquisition of Ridgewood Financial Inc., a more

Private placement of trust preferred securities by BostonFed Bancorp Inc.

Represented BostonFed Bancorp Inc. in a private placement of trust preferred capital securities and the subsequent SEC registered exchange offering. more

$102 million acquisition of FirstSpartan Financial Corp.

Represented FirstSpartan Financial Corp. in its $102.1 million acquisition by BB&T Corporation. more

Acquisition of Delphos Citizens Bancorp Inc. by United Bancshares Inc.

Represented Delphos Citizens Bancorp Inc. in its $21.0 million acquisition by United Bancshares Inc., Columbus Grove, OH. more

Mutual to stock conversion of Newberry Federal Savings Bank and $15.6 million IPO for Dutchfork Bancshares Inc.

Represented Newberry Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $15.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed  more

Bank acquisition by Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.

Represented Greater Atlantic Financial Corp. in its $1.1 million acquisition of Dominion Savings Bank, FSB, Front Royal, VA. more

Mutual to stock conversion and $71 million IPO for Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.

Represented Berkshire Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $71.1 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding more

$23.7 million acquisition by Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp.

Represented Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp. in its $23.7 million acquisition of Security of Penn. Financial Corp., Hazelton, Pennsylvania. more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $5.6 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $5.6 million initial public offering by First Federal of Olathe Bancorp, Inc. more

Mutual to stock conversion of Savings Bank of Manchester and IPO for Connecticut Bancshares Inc.

Represented Savings Bank of Manchester in connection with its mutual to stock conversion and the related $104 million initial public offering by its more

$77 million acquisition of Heritage Bancorp Inc. by SouthBanc Shares Inc.

Represented Heritage Bancorp Inc. in its $77.0 million acquisition by SouthBanc Shares Inc. more

Mutual to stock conversion for Security Financial Bank and IPO for Security Financial Bancorp Inc.

Represented Security Financial Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $19.4 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion and IPO of American Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented American Savings Bank in its mutual-to-stock conversion and the related $267.3 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

$25 million acquisition of CNS Bancorp, Inc.

Represented CNS Bancorp Inc. in its $25.2 million dollar acquisition by Exchange National Bancshares Inc. more

De novo bank formation and related private placement offering for Florida Savings Bancorp Inc.

Represented the organizers of Florida Savings Bank in its de novo formation and related private placement offering of $5.0 million by its newly more

$352.6 million acquisition of Reliance Bancorp Inc. by North Fork Bancorporation

Represented Reliance Bancorp, Inc. in its $352.6 million acquisition by North Fork Bancorporation, Melville, New York. more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $15.8 million initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $15.8 million initial public offering by First Deposit Bancshares, Inc. more

Mutual to stock conversion and IPO for Indian Village Bancorp Inc.

Represented Indian Village Community Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $4.5 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Reorganization of Pulaski Savings Bank

Represented Pulaski Savings Bank in its holding company reorganization and formation of its newly formed mid-tier holding company, Pulaski Bancorp more

$13.9 million acquisition for First Capital Inc.

Represented First Capital Inc. in its $13.9 million acquisition of HCB Bancorp., an Indiana bank holding company. more

Acquisition of SGV Bancorp Inc. by IndyMac Mortgage Holdings Inc.

Represented SGV Bancorp Inc. in its $58.6 million acquisition by IndyMac Mortgage Holdings Inc., Pasadena, California. more

$31 million acquisition of MBLA Financial Corporation

Represented MBLA Financial Corporation in its $31.2 million acquisition by Citizens Bancshares Company, Chillicothe, MO. more

$32 million acquisition of Fulton Bancorp Inc.

Represented Fulton Bancorp, Inc., a savings and loan holding company, in its $31.7 million acquisition by Central Bancompany, Inc., a Jefferson City,  more

Mutual to stock conversion of First Federal Savings Bank and IPO for First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.

Represented First Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.7 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion by Palmyra Federal Savings Bank and related IPO

Represented Palmyra Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $5.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion and $55 million IPO for Woronoco Bancorp Inc.

Represented Woronoco Savings Bank in connection with its mutual to stock conversion and the related $55.5 million initial public offering by its more

Acquisition of Bayonne Bancshares, Inc. by Richmond County Financial Corp.

Represented Richmond County Financial Corp. in its $173.0 million acquisition of Bayonne Bancshares, Inc., Bayonne, N.J. more

Acquisition of Ironbound Bankcorp by Richmond County Financial Corp.

Represented Richmond County Financial Corp. in its acquisition of Ironbound Bankcorp, N.J., Newark, N.J. more

Mutual to stock conversion of South Jersey S&LA and IPO for South Jersey Financial Corp.

Represented South Jersey Savings and Loan Association in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $35.1 million initial public offering by its more

Mutual to stock conversion of Fredericksburg Savings Bank and IPO for Virginia Capital Bancshares, Inc.

Represented Fredericksburg Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $105.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion of Security Savings and Loan and initial public offering for Security of Pennsylvania Financial Corp.

Represented Security Savings and Loan Association of Hazleton in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $15.8 million initial public offering  more

Mutual holding company reorganization of West Essex Bank and IPO for West Essex Bancorp Inc.

Represented West Essex Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $17.7 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Merger of Progressive Bank Inc. with Hudson Charter Bancorp Inc.

Represented Progressive Bank Inc. in merger of equals with Hudson Charter Bancorp, Inc. more

Acquisition of TR Financial Corp. for $1.1 billion by Roslyn Bancorp Inc.

Represented New York-based Roslyn Bancorp Inc., in  its $1.1 billion acquisition of TR Financial Corp., a  New York financial institution. more

Mutual to stock conversion and initial public offering for Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp.

Represented First Federal Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $64.3 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding more

$50 million offering of capital securities for WSFS Financial Corporation

Represented WSFS Financial Corporation in $50 million offering of floating rate capital securities. more

Acquisition of American Bancshares, Inc. by Community Financial Corporation

Represented Community Financial Corporation in its acquisition of American Bancshares, Inc. more

$28.4 million initial public offering by Westwood Homestead Financial Corporation

Represented Westwood Homestead Financial Corporation in its $28.4 million initial public offering. more

Represented LFS Bancorp in its acquisition by Great Financial Bank of Kentucky.

Represented LFS Bancorp in its acquisition by Great Financial Bank of Kentucky. more

Class action lawsuit for major banking company

Represented a major banking industry employer in a class action on behalf of sales employees (approximately 2,000) claiming company violated more

Public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Incorporated

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O' Neill & Partners, L.P., in a $355.6 million public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Inc. more

Litigation against borrower and guarantor of $5.5 million loan

Represented lender in connection with state and federal lawsuits in disputes against a borrower and guarantor over a $5.5 million loan.  more

Action against borrower and guarantor for $70 million loan

Represent lender in several disputes concerning a $70 million loan. Prevailed in bench trial on lender’s ability to pursue borrower and guarantor for  more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for financial institution

Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Forfeiting arrangement with a major Swedish industrial group

Represented an international investment bank on a forfeiting arrangement with a major Swedish listed industrial group. more

Trust preferred securities for a mid-Atlantic bank

Represented a mid-Atlantic bank holding company in connection with the exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock. more

Internal investigation for a bank in response to an OCC subpoena

Conducted an internal investigation for a bank in response to a subpoena from the OCC. more

Litigation for lender of a $17 million loan

Represented lender in federal and state courts in several related proceedings concerning a $17 million loan. Prevailed in bench trial on lender’s more

Complex business litigation for lender in multiple proceedings

Represented lender in multiple proceedings in state and federal courts regarding a mixed-use development securing $60 million in senior and junior more

$300 million merger between First Financial Holdings, Inc. and SCBT Financial Corporation

Represented First Financial Holdings, Incorporated in a merger with SCBT Financial Corporation. The $300 million transaction combines two of South more

$86.2M all-stock acquisition for United Financial Bancorp Inc.

Represented United Financial Bancorp, Inc., a large holding company located in Massachusetts, in its $86.2 million all-stock acquisition of New more

$35M merger transaction

Represented the seller in a $35 million stock and cash acquisition of a Southeastern bank by an affiliated publicly traded bank holding company. more

IPO of Franklin Financial Corporation

Represented Franklin Financial Corporation and its banking subsidiary, Franklin Bank, in connection with Franklin’s $138.9 million initial public more

Acquisition of branch office by First Citizens National Bank

Represented First Citizens National Bank in its acquisition of a branch office and assumption of approximately $18.0 million of related deposits from  more

Assumption of deposits of branch office by Bradford Bank

Represented Bradford Bank in its assumption of approximately $7.0 million of deposits from a branch office of American Bank. more

Assisted credit unions in the making of commercial real estate loans

Assisted North Carolina and Virginia-based credit unions in the origination and closing of commercial real estate loans across the country, in more

Corporate and securities matters for a mid-Atlantic bank holding company

Represented a mid-Atlantic bank holding company in connection with a variety of matters, including a rights offering and a private placement to more

Assessing litigation risk for foreign investment bank

Assisting foreign investment bank in assessing litigation risk associated with potential acquisition of subsidiary in New York and advising on more

Formation of a de novo thrift institution and related public offering

Formation of a Florida-based de novo thrift institution and related public offering to raise start-up capital. more

Licensing and procurement for financial services company *

Represented a financial services company in connection with drafting and negotiating its e-mail services. more

Arbitration proceedings for Arabian Real Estate Investment Company (ARICO) *

Represented Arabian Real Estate Investment Company (ARICO) in arbitration proceedings relating to claims made by a leading local bank with respect to  more

Mutual to stock conversion for Wellesley Bank and IPO for Wellesley Bancorp Inc.

Represented Wellesley Bank, a Massachusetts cooperative bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.5 million initial public offering  more

Second step conversion of Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan and related public offering for its holding company

Represented Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a large Massachusetts holding company

Represented a large Massachusetts financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of more

Sale of troubled bank

Represented a troubled Western bank in its sale by its highly leveraged holding company to a private equity investor group who recapitalized the bank. more

Autoscribe Corp. et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. et al.

Defended against Autoscribe Corporation and Pollin Patent Licensing, LLC, a financial services and payment processor company, in a patent more

Autoscribe Corp. v. BB&T

Defending BB&T against Autoscribe Corporation and Pollin Patent Licensing, LLC, a financial services and payment processor company, in a more

Misappropriation of trade secrets by a former employee of BB&T

Represented Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) as plaintiff in a case against a former employee for misappropriation of trade secrets  more

Assistance with Department of Justice and Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands for corporate clients

Assisted corporate clients with responses to Civil Investigative Demands issued by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and state Attorneys General. more

Innova Patent Licensing LLC v. 3Com Corp., et al.

Defended Wells Fargo Bank against Innova Patent Licensing in a patent infringement suit in the Eastern District of Texas. The bank's systems, more

Acquisition of a troubled financial institution

Advised a private equity group in connection with its acquisition of a troubled financial institution and related tender offer for trust preferred more

Executive compensation and employee benefits advice for a Maryland bank

Represented a Maryland bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including advice regarding rules for institutions receiving more

Employee benefit matters for a Tennessee financial institution

Represented a Tennessee financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Representation in federal grand jury investigation for community bank

Successfully represented community bank in connection with a federal grand jury investigation into alleged criminal activity by a former bank employee more

Private placement by savings and loan holding company

Represented Maryland-based savings and loan holding company in private placement of common stock. more

Syndicated term loan facility agreement in connection with a property portfolio acquisition

Represented a Swedish real estate investment fund on a syndicated term loan facility agreement in connection with a property portfolio acquisition more

Formation of a de novo federal thrift

Advised the organizers of a federal thrift and savings and loan holding company on formation of the thrift and the related public offering to more

Formation of a de novo thrift institution by an insurance holding company and trade association

Formation of a de novo thrift institution by an insurance holding company and trade association. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Massachusetts bank holding company

Represents a Massachusetts bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including matters related to employee stock more

Transactional counsel for savings institution *

Provided transaction counsel to a savings institution in connection with drafting and negotiating its core banking and eBanking services. more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Community Financial Shares, Inc.

Represented Community Financial Shares, Inc. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. more

Private placement of convertible preferred stock

Represented a North Carolina bank holding company on its private placement of convertible preferred stock. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe Bruyette & Woods in a $122 million public offering

Represented underwriter, Keefe Bruyette & Woods, in the $122 million initial public offering by Territorial Bancorp Inc. more

Contested acquisition of CNB Financial Corporation

Represented CNB Financial Corporation in its contested acquisition. After executing a definitive agreement with Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc., CNB more

Sharia compliant term loan facility

Represented an international investment fund on a sharia compliant term loan facility in connection with a property acquisition in Sweden. more

Private placement for a bank holding company

Represented a Connecticut bank holding company in its private placement of convertible trust preferred securities. more

Autoscribe Corp. and Pollin Patent Licensing LLC v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo Financial Inc.

Defended Wells Fargo Bank against Autoscribe, a financial services and payment processor company, in a patent infringement suit in the Southern more

Holding company reorganization of a Pennsylvania bank

Reorganized a Pennsylvania commercial bank into the bank holding company structure. more

Lease agreement dispute for Carnegie Investment Bank AB *

Represented Carnegie Investment Bank AB in a dispute regarding the termination of several lease agreements. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Pennsylvania bank

Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Appeal of CRA Examination Rating

Represented a state commercial bank on its appeal to the FDIC of its CRA Rating and represented the bank in its hearing before the FDIC on the appeal. more

Follow on private placement offering for savings and loan holding company

Represented savings and loan holding company in follow on private placement offering of common stock. more

In re BankUnited Financial Corporation

Representing in the Southern District of Florida the official creditors’ committee for the largest (in terms of debt) bank holding company more

Employee benefits and executive compensation for a federal savings bank

Represented federal savings bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters with regard to regulatory issues related to institutions more

Formation of a Massachusetts de novo commercial bank

Advised the organizers of a Massachusetts commercial bank on formation of the bank and the related public offering to capitalize the bank. more

Advised credit union directors on governance responsibilities

Advised the board of directors of a state-chartered credit union regarding the governance responsibilities of credit union directors, including with more

Regulation A Offering for Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Represented a non-34 Act reporting bank holding company in its ongoing dividend reinvestment plan pursuant to a Regulation A Offering Statement more

Stroupe v. BB&T Corporation

Represented Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) defending Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower suit pending before the U.S. Department of Labor more

Drafted and negotiated services for a top banking group *

Represented a top banking group in connection with drafting and negotiation its core banking and eBanking services. more

Breach of note and loan agreement claims against real estate investment fund company

Representing real estate investment fund against claims brought by bank in multiple jurisdictions, including Georgia and North Carolina, for breaches  more

Drafted and negotiated banking services for regional bank *

Represented a regional bank in drafting and negotiation of its core banking, ATM services, eBanking services and software license agreements. more

Sale and lease back of biomass power plant

Represented an international investment bank on a sale and lease back transaction involving a biomass power plant in Sweden more

Advised credit union on charter choices and capital alternatives

Advised Colorado-based credit union with respect to consideration of charter alternatives and opportunities to raise equity capital. more

Internal investigation for board of directors of large community bank

Conducted internal corporate/regulatory investigation for the board of directors of a large New Jersey community bank involving whistle-blower more

Structuring acquisition of financial institution by private equity fund

Advised private equity fund in connection with its bid to acquire a failing financial institution by structuring a silo investment vehicle. more

Advised credit union on charter choices and capital alternatives

Advised New York-based credit union with respect to consideration of charter alternatives and opportunities to raise equity capital. more

Sale of thrift subsidiary in bankruptcy

Represented savings and loan holding company on bank regulatory matters in connection with its sale of its thrift subsidiary as part of the more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Fidelity Financial Corporation

Represented Fidelity Financial Corporation in its issuance of preferred stock through the U.S. Treasury Department's TARP Capital Purchase Program. more

General corporate counseling for Pulaski Financial Corp. *

Representing Pulaski Bank, a St. Louis-based financial institution, since 1994, our relationship includes two corporate reorganizations, three public  more

Executive compensation and employee benefits for a mid-west financial institution

Represented a Missouri financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters.  Assisted client in the design and more

Equity bridge and FX facilities involving major US investors

Represented a Swedish real estate investment fund on several secured equity bridge and FX facilities involving major US and other international more

Formation of investment advisory subsidiary of bank holding company

Represented bank holding company in obtaining FRB regulatory approval of formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary to sponsor one or more funds to more

Affirmative Action Plans for nationally recognized companies

Designed and prepared hundreds of Affirmative Action Plans and provided on-going advice and training in effective compliance programs for nationally more

Formation of de novo bank with mutual holding company majority shareholder

Represented the organizers of Hampshire First Bank, including a mutual holding company that acquired a controlling interest in the bank, in more

Hedge fund structuring of acquisition of failing financial institution

Advised hedge fund on structuring a proposed acquisition of a failing financial institution. more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Pulaski Financial Corp.

Represented Pulaski Financial Corp. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. Treasury more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $161.2 million public offering

Represented underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the follow-on public offering of $161.2 million of common stock by National Penn more

Negotiated co-existing licensing agreement between U.S. and U.K. companies *

Negotiated co-existing licensing agreement between one of the largest U.S. commercial banks and an U.K. investment group with respect to worldwide more

Executive compensation and employee benefits for an Ohio financial institution

Represented an Ohio financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Scott Valley Bank v. Kalka *

Served as lead counsel for a Northern California bank pursuing recovery of a multi-million dollar loan for construction of a luxury home in the more

Profit participating facilities

Represented an international financial institution in its execution of several profit participating facilities to various local and international more

Counsel to a New Jersey financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters

Represented a New Jersey financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including structure of compensation and more

Private placement of convertible trust preferred securities

Represented a North Carolina bank holding company on its private placement of convertible trust preferred securities. more

Derivative linked notes financing arrangement

Represented an international investment bank on a financing arrangement with a local stock exchange broker in respect of derivative linked notes. more

Compliance Audits for Fortune 50 and 100 companies

Represented many Fortune 50 and 100, as well as smaller companies, in hundreds of Compliance Audits conducted by the Office of Federal more

Structuring acquisition of failing financial institution for private equity fund

Advised private equity fund in connection with its bid to acquire a failing financial institution. more

Represented financial institution in fair lending investigation

Advised a federally-chartered financial institution in connection with a fair lending investigation by the Department of Justice. more

Represented financial institution in appeal of material supervisory determination

Represented Maryland-based financial institution in appeal to banking regulator of CAMELS ratings. more

Executive compensation under TARP for an Illinois financial institution

Represented an Illinois financial institution in connection with its executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including advice regarding  more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

Represented Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. more

Appeal of CRA Examination Rating

Advised a Maryland-based federal thrift on its appeal to the OTS of its CRA examination rating. more

Advised credit union on charter choices and capital alternatives

Advised Philadelphia-based credit union with respect to consideration of charter alternatives and opportunities to raise equity capital. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a New York financial institution

Represented a New York-based financial institution in executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Boston bank

Represented a Boston bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including the implementation of arrangements in connection with more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Missouri-based financial institution

Advised a Missouri financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Philadelphia holding company

Represented a Philadelphia financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. Assisted in the design and drafting of a more

Employee benefits matters for a bank

Represent a bank in general compensation and benefits matters.  Involved with implementation of employment contracts, severance arrangements, more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Connecticut-based financial institution

Represented a Connecticut-based financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Equity compensation plan for a Maryland-based bank

Represented a Maryland-based bank in designing and drafting an Equity Compensation Plan. more

Executive compensation and employee benefit matters for New York financial institution

Represented a New York financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements in more

Exchange offering of TARP securities

Represented a commercial bank in its exchange of TARP securities in connection with its bank holding company reorganization.  This was the first more

Insurance litigation for Canada's largest bank *

Lead counsel for Canada's largest bank regarding their property loss, business interruption, extra expense and other 9/11 losses. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits for a North Carolina bank

Represent a North Carolina bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Acquisition of Community First Bank by First Savings Financial Group

Represented First Savings Financial Group, Inc. in acquiring Community First Bank, a majority controlled subsidiary of an privately owned bank more

Executive compensation and employee benefit matters for Pennsylvania financial institution

Represented a Pennsylvania financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Acquisition for United Community Banks, Inc.

Represented United Community Banks, Inc., one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia, in its acquisition of Southern Bancorp, Inc. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for New York bank holding company

Represented a New York bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Employee benefits advice for an Indiana financial institution

Represented an Indiana financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Executive compensation and employee benefit counseling for Nebraska financial institution

Represented a Nebraska-based savings bank regarding executive compensation and employee benefits matters.

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Exchange offer for trust preferred securities

Represented New York Community Bancorp, Inc. in its offer to exchange shares of its common stock for its outstanding trust preferred securities and more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a New Jersey financial institution

Represented a New Jersey financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements in more

Formation of bank holding company

Represented regional bank in its formation of a bank holding company and related transactions. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a South Carolina financial institution

Represented a South Carolina financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Advised credit union on charter choices and capital alternatives

Advised credit union with respect to consideration of charter alternatives and opportunities to raise equity capital. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for an Illinois financial institution

Represented an Illinois financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Employee benefits for a Massachusetts financial institution

Represented a Massachusetts financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters with regard to change in control and golden  more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a banking and financial services company

Represented a New York-based financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Maryland financial institution

Represented a Maryland financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including advice regarding rules for more

Employee benefits matters for an Illinois financial institution

Represented an Illinois financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including implementation of arrangements in more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a bank holding company *

Represented a bank holding company in executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including the implementation of arrangements in more

Executive compensation and employee benefits for a California financial institution

Represented a California financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including change in control and golden more

Employee benefit matters for a Maryland financial institution

Represented a Maryland financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including advice regarding rules for more

Reinsurance program for self-insured credit unions

Represented Patelco Credit Union in creating a reinsurance program to facilitate the ability of credit unions to establish self-funded employee more

Equity offering for United Community Banks, Inc.

Represented United Community Banks,  Inc., one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia, in a public equity offering. more

Divestiture of savings bank to parent company stockholders

Represented savings and loan holding company in its divestiture to its shareholders of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of its thrift more

Executive compensation and employee benefits for a bank

Represented a Maryland bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Acquisition for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia

Represented one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia in the acquisition of four branches of a Canadian bank. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits work for a New Jersey-based savings bank

Represented a New Jersey-based savings bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Representation of official committee of asset-backed security holders

Represented official committee of asset-backed security holders in large Chapter 11 case in the Northern District of Oklahoma involving a more

Acquisition for one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia

Represented one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia in the acquisition of two branch locations of a North Carolina bank. more

Strategic acquisition by credit union of branch banking facilities

Represented credit union in acquisition, development and lease of seven branch banking facilities in metropolitan Atlanta area. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits for a New Jersey financial institution

Represented a New Jersey financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Boston bank

Represented a Boston bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including change in control and golden parachute issues in more

Employee benefits advice for a bank holding company

Represent a Pennsylvania bank holding company on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Employee benefits advice for an Indiana financial institution

Advised an Indiana financial institution on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. more

Placement Agent Counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $54 million private placement

Represented the placement agent, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L. P. in the $54 million private placement offering by a de novo national bank. more

Going private tender offer for a Minnesota-based financial institution

Represented a Minnesota-based financial institution in a going private tender offer. more