Lancelle S. Lipana

Lanz’s practice focuses on representing financial services companies in the litigation of state and federal consumer finance laws. He advises national banks and investors to resolve a variety of disputes related to retail banking operations, credit reporting, mortgage servicing, and auto finance.

Lanz has counseled clients on regulatory compliance strategies in the development of financial services products governed by state agencies nationwide. He has handled compliance matters for a range of FinTech companies, mortgage lenders, automotive finance companies, collection agencies, and student loan servicers.

While gaining significant experience in financial services licensing, Lanz helped launch two unique proprietary software licensing platforms. Such platforms streamlined the process for FinTech companies to manage nationwide licenses across various industries including money services business, mortgage, automotive finance, debt collection, and real estate.

During law school, Lanz interned for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel in New York City where he assisted in regulatory and permit actions involving the Clean Air Act.

Lanz is fluent in Tagalog.

Business Law Fellow, Class of 2024 to 2026, American Bar Association Business Law Section

Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Fremont University

American Bar Association, Banking Law Committee, Member

American Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee, Member

American Bar Association Consumer Financial Services Committee, Webinars and Roundtables Subcommittee, Vice Chair