Expert Witness Testimony for the Banking Industry

Jeffrey P. Gaia retired in 2014 as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Biltmore Bank of Arizona, a de novo bank that he co-founded in 2003 and successfully grew the franchise to $280 million within the first five years of its existence. He has more than 34 years of professional experience, 29 of which were spent in the financial services industry.

What We Do 

Litigation is always a last resort strategy, but often it is the only path to an equitable solution for your client. The use of industry experts often plays a critical role in achieving acceptable results. Our firm possesses an unparalleled level of industry experience, having held senior-level positions with several of the largest financial institutions in the world. We offer a variety of services encompassing a broad array of expert witness capabilities and litigation discovery topics, including:

  • Lender Liability Claims
  • Bank Secrecy Act/USA Patriot Act Compliance
  • Money Laundering Activities
  • Ponzi Schemes/Related Financial Fraud
  • Data Breach Claims
  • Graham-Leach-Bliley Act Compliance
  • Professional Standards of Care
  • Credit Underwriting
  • FDIC Examination Standards and Practices
  • Problem Loan Workout Practices
  • Compliance With Internal Policies and Procedures
  • Regulatory Compliance

Why Choose Us

Selecting the right expert witness for your case is often the key to successful litigation results. When making this decision, the expert witness must possess:

  • An Unassailable Resume
  • Relevant Experience
  • Credibility

Additionally, achieving a positive litigation result often comes down to your ability to tell your client’s story. Your expert witness is a critical partner in its delivery. When you select JeffreyGaia.com, LLC as your expert witness, your case will be enhanced with clear, cogent and relevant support by an industry expert with a proven ability to connect with the jury.

About Our Expert Witness

Jeffrey Gaia has an unparalleled depth of experience as a seasoned C-level executive with more than 29 years of commercial and retail banking experience. He was responsible for direct, bottom-line profit and loss (P&L) results for major business units in some of the largest commercial banks in United States. Unlike many other expert witness consultants, Jeffrey Gaia possesses direct “firing line” experience with regulators, customers, and Boards of Directors. His background includes leading the operations of the following business units:

  • Mortgage Banking
  • Commercial Lending
  • Loan Review
  • Regulatory Relationship Management
  • Loan Workouts
  • Trading
  • Asset Securitization
  • Asset/Liability Management

He is an expert witness who can tell your story clearly, cogently, and convincingly. When your case is on the line, choose Jeffrey Gaia in support of your litigation. Contact us to learn more.

Proven Performance in Past Assignments

We have handled a variety of assignments involving high-ticket litigation with a proven record of success. In addition, we have assisted clients in support of both plaintiffs and defendants. References from past clients are readily available upon request.