Brian has a specialized practice representing regional and national financial service providers on regulatory and compliance issues in Oregon and Washington. His industry focus has been banking and finance since he began his legal career in 1982, so Brian has a deep understanding of his clients' business needs and objectives.
 
He represents credit unions, financial service companies, and banks on regulatory and operational issues; regional and national financial service providers and mortgage and finance companies on operational, compliance, and licensing issues; and financial service organizations and providers on formation issues, securities, insurance, and financial service delivery matters. Brian works closely with national and state regulators on mergers, expansions, and examination matters.
 
Brian is a recognized national expert in the design and delivery of traditional and innovative financial products and services, including internet delivery of financial services. He has developed a comprehensive compliance management financial solution, Compliance Smart, to assist with organizing the workflow for regulatory compliance.
 
He regularly tracks the impact of legislation and court decisions on financial service providers and sends timely and concise updates through e-alerts and newsletters. In addition, the firm develops comprehensive programs necessary to ensure compliance with current developments in the financial services industry.

About Us: Farleigh Wada Witt is a full-service financial services law firm serving clients in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide in all aspects of financial services. For over 30 years, Brian Witt has represented banks and credit unions throughout the country with corporate, regulatory, compliance, and operations matters. Brian was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016-2022 for Financial Services Regulation Law.