Dreher Tomkies LLP - Columbus, OH
Consumer Lending Lawyers in Columbus, OH
3000 E. Main Street Suite B #147 Columbus, OH 43209
- 3 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Columbus Consumer Lending Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Consumer Lending
- Home Equity Lending
- Motor Vehicle Financing
- Manufactured Home Financing
- First and Second Mortgage Lending
- Private Label and General Purpose Credit Card Lending
- Student Lending
- Payday Lending
- Title Lending
- RAL Lending
- Retail Sales Financing
- Wholesale Financing
- Inventory Financing
- Business Revolving Credit and Charge Programs
- Factoring
- Health Care and Medical Financing
- Prepaid and Smart Cards
- Home Banking
- Annuity and Insurance Sales
- GAP Programs
- Reinsurance
- Debt Collection Compliance
- State and Federal Regulatory Compliance
- Money Transmitting
- Licensing and Chartering of Institutions
- Legislative and Regulatory Solutions
- Creditor Representation in Bankruptcy
- Litigation and Amicus Briefs in Connection with Credit Issues
Firm Information
Overview
Dreher Tomkies LLP concentrates its practice in the area of financial services. The Firm's practice encompasses all aspects of financial services, with an emphasis on financial services for consumers, and includes strategic and corporate planning, lending program development, internet lending, forms preparation and review, federal and multistate regulation and compliance, chartering and licensing, regulatory and legislative counseling and representation, creditor representation in bankruptcy and acquisition counseling and support. The Firm's clients include banks, and bank holding companies, diversified companies, finance companies, credit and charge card issuers, mortgage bankers, student loan providers, retailers, manufacturers, investment bankers, industry and trade associations, and coalition and issue groups.
Dreher Tomkies LLP has been recognized as a leading law firm by Best Law Firms® since 1995 with two lawyers recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® across four practice areas: Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, and Litigation - Banking and Finance. The Firm has also received recognition in Chambers USA: Ohio Spotlight from Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a globally recognized guide to the legal profession that publishes in-depth, unbiased rankings of the firms and attorneys considered leaders in their field.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Dreher Tomkies LLP selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Cellier, Emily C. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Dreher, Darrell L. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Tomkies, Michael C. On a Super Lawyers® List
Representative Clients
Alliance Data Systems, Inc.
American Express Company
American Financial Services Association
American General Finance, Inc.
Associates First Capital Corporation
Bank One Corporation
BankAmerica Corp
Bank United of Texas, FSB
Bombardier Capital Inc.
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Attorneys
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Susan L Dreher
Of Counsel
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Darrell L. Dreher
Managing Partner
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Michael C. Tomkies
Partner
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Elizabeth L. Anstaett
Partner
Contact
3000 E. Main Street
Suite B #147
Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: 614-628-8000
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.dltlaw.com
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