Brody | Gapp LLP: Experienced Advisors in Regulatory Compliance, Business Litigation, and Strategic Risk Management
In the current mortgage banking environment, regulatory compliance is a critical business priority. Repurchase demands are increasing, regulatory examinations have become more rigorous, and there is a noticeable rise in litigation related to employment transitions, vendor disagreements, and consumer complaints.
Independent mortgage banks, credit unions, and fintech lenders need straightforward guidance from advisors who know both their industry and the law.
Enter Brody | Gapp LLP. . .
Built For The Mortgage Industry. Structured For Results.
Founded by three highly experienced industry lawyers, Brody Gapp is a national full suite mortgage banking, compliance, employment, and litigation law firm which is dedicated to assisting mortgage companies and their professionals with comprehensive risk management, business protection strategies, and operational counsel.
With experience defending lenders against regulatory audits across the nation, protecting companies being hit with waves of loan buyback demands, aggressively pursuing high stakes poaching and mortgage fraud cases, mounting comprehensive defenses of retaliatory employment claims, and developing compliance frameworks for lenders, Brody Gapp and its attorneys have a well-earned reputation for providing excellent legal and regulatory support to IMBs, credit unions, brokers, and fintechs all across the Country.
“James is a great individual and an extremely valuable asset to support your company. I’ve worked with James for over a decade and continue to appreciate his expertise.” — Kevin J. Hanna, President & CEO, Lions Capital Mortgage
Meet the Founders: Experience You Can Trust
James W. Brody, Esq. With over two decades of litigation experience in the mortgage banking sector, James has managed numerous complex legal matters for major mortgage institutions nationwide. He is particularly recognized for his experience representing lenders and brokers in repurchase disputes, defending and prosecuting large-scale poaching cases, deftly navigating employment matters, and representing companies involved in high-stakes audit matters. Clients routinely seek his counsel when faced with regulatory or reputational risks, confident that he will deliver exceptional advice and representation, regardless of the size of their organization. Mr. Brody can be reached at [email protected] or (415) 246-3995.
Ron Gapp, Esq. Ron brings an insider’s perspective, having served as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of a nationwide lender. Named a HousingWire Rising Star in recognition of his transformative impact on mortgage operations, he now advises Brody Gapp clients on licensing, M&A, regulatory audits, and operational risk, blending legal acumen with executive know-how. Mr. Gapp can be reached at [email protected] or (909) 952-3076.
Ashley Jumpp, Esq. With two decades of experience and dual degrees in law and business, Ashley has built and led compliance programs within mortgage companies and financial institutions. She counsels clients on state and federal audits, internal governance, compliance infrastructure, and regulatory response strategies, helping them stay out of harm’s way and ahead of the curve. Ms. Jumpp can be reached at [email protected] or (682) 500-0505.
Our team, led by its highly experienced founding partners, is supported by a dedicated group of industry attorneys who are each noteworthy in their own right, senior paralegals, and skilled administrative staff. This collaborative group applies extensive experience and diligent support to each case, delivering tailored legal solutions at competitive rates, whether on the coasts or anywhere in between. With this strong foundation, Brody Gapp is fully prepared to address complex matters confidently, providing its clients with comprehensive and professional representation that can be trusted.
Legal Services That Protect — And Empower — Your Business
Whether facing a CFPB exam, navigating a multistate expansion, or defending against a repurchase demand, Brody Gapp provides actionable legal solutions tailored to the mortgage industry’s realities.
Core Practice Areas Include:
- Repurchase Defense & Investor Disputes | Challenging unjust loan buyback demands, defending against investor claims, and preserving capital.
- CFPB & State Audit Response | Guiding lenders through regulatory exams, enforcement threats, and remedial actions.
- Employment Litigation & Poaching Defense | Litigating non-compete, non-solicitation, and unfair competition claims to protect talent pipelines.
- Licensing, M&A, and Compliance Infrastructure | Ensuring operational readiness during growth, acquisition, and cross-state expansion initiatives.
- General Counsel Solutions | Serving as scalable, outside general counsel — providing strategic advice across daily and emergent business matters.
With each engagement being led by a senior partner with decades of relevant experience and who bills at rates many firms might charge for their junior associates, you’ll always work with legal strategists who understand both the law and the business of mortgage lending.
Real Industry Challenges. Real Results.
When the Country’s largest mortgage broker has confronted challenges over the years, whether compliance or litigation related, Brody Gapp’s attorneys were the first ones called in to assist.
When a lender was blindsided by a surprise multi-state audit, Brody Gapp’s attorneys were rapidly deployed to provide a remediation strategy and secured a favorable outcome.
When GSE buyback requests spiked after the financial meltdown, Brody Gapp’s attorneys were brought in to defend more IMBs, credit unions and depositories than any other lawyer in the Country, helping preserve millions in loan value.
Although there are no guarantees of results that anyone can offer, the achievements made by the Brody Gapp attorneys are not theoretical. The Brody Gapp way is to strive to accomplish these results for their clients every single day.
Your First Call — To Solve A Crisis Or Prevent One
Whether you're scaling operations, preparing for a state exam, or staring down an investor dispute, Brody Gapp offers more than legal advice — we offer strategic clarity.
We were founded on a single principle:
Legal counsel should create clarity, not complexity.
We serve as trusted partners to mortgage banks, credit unions, brokers, collaborative groups, and fintechs nationwide — bringing over 50 years of combined experience to every challenge.
If you need legal advisors who speak your language, understand your pressures, and deliver results, we’re here.
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Learn how Brody Gapp can help you proactively manage regulatory risk, defend your bottom line, and grow with confidence.
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About Brody | Gapp LLP
Brody | Gapp LLP is a national boutique law firm focused exclusively on mortgage banking and financial services. With offices in California and a footprint across the U.S., the firm delivers high-touch counsel in compliance, litigation, licensing, employment, and corporate strategy. Clients range from independent mortgage banks and credit unions to brokers and fintechs navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.
