Dennis Baranowski is a Partner at Geraci LLP and a supervising attorney in the Banking and Finance group. He has extensive experience in helping banks, credit unions, mortgage funds, private lenders, brokers, developers, and loan servicers navigate through complex transactions, including negotiation of terms, transaction review, and drafting of documents. He developed and manages Geraci’s cannabis lending and compliance practice and has regularly presented on cannabis lending, as well as had articles on the topic published in national trade publications. Mr. Baranowski believes in dedicated, constant communication, and providing swift, custom, effective, and efficient solutions to client problems. He understands that his role is not to stand in the way of a transaction, but to be a trusted guide in all lending matters.

Representative Matters

• Representation of national banks, local banks and credit unions in drafting custom loan documentation packages and document review.
• Representation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in default related legal matters, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss mitigation and bankruptcy.
• Drafted and reviewed documents for warehouse lines, loan purchase and sale transactions, and hypothecations aggregating over $1 billion.
• Drafted custom loan document templates for national mortgage lender.

Associations & Memberships

• American Bar Association
• California Bar Association
• California Mortgage Bankers Association, Member of Future Leaders Program, 2014
• California Mortgage Association
• American Association of Private Lenders, General Counsel
• Orange County Bar Association: Banking & Lending Section
• United Trustees Association