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    Harrison Golden

    Partner

    New Orleans
    504-584-9259
    harris.golden@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    LitigationFinance and Lending

    Harrison Golden focuses his litigation practice on representing clients in complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters. He regularly serves clients in the financial, consumer products, energy, and service industries on matters involving billions of dollars in liability. Harrison has litigated significant matters in the areas of antitrust, financial derivatives, trade secrets, conversion, and regulatory compliance.

    He has also represented municipalities and financial institutions in some of the most prominent bankruptcies of the last two decades. In that role, he has been called upon to value contracts held by the debtor and to resolve creditor claims through arbitration and trial.

    Outside the courtroom, Harrison provides counseling to clients on the application of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the interpretation of structured finance agreements, and compliance with federal securities laws. He also maintains a robust pro-bono practice that includes the representation of Central American asylum seekers and victims of domestic abuse.

    Outside the courtroom, Harrison provides counseling to clients on the application of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the interpretation of structured finance agreements, and compliance with federal securities laws. He also maintains a robust pro-bono practice that includes the representation of Central American asylum seekers and victims of domestic abuse.

    Experience

    • Defended international banking client in multiple lawsuits related to an alleged conspiracy to fix the price of unsecured debt issued by government-sponsored entities (GSEs), including the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), Federal Farm Credit Banks (FFCB) and Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB).
    • Defended specialty consumer reporting agency in dozens of lawsuits under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) across the U.S.
    • Defended insurance subrogation company against claims that its activity violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
    • Secured complete dismissal of claims against New York-based private equity firm in lawsuit alleging violation of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act (LUTPA), the Louisiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act (LUTSA), and the Louisiana Racketeering Act (LRA).
    • Secured complete dismissal of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) lawsuit brought by domestic investment funds against Deutsche Bank subsidiaries.
    • Represented Lehman Brothers in bankruptcy disputes over the valuation of swap contracts with state agencies.
    • Represented the City of Detroit in general restructuring matters.
    • Advised domestic paint manufacturer on cross-border antitrust matters related to expansion in Latin America.
    • Assisted Wells Fargo in resolving three putative class actions filed by institutional investors of 272 RMBS trusts alleging violation of the Trust Indenture Act, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and negligence.
    • Led defense of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. in dozens of matters, including putative class actions, brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
    • Represented Lehman Brothers in bankruptcy disputes over the valuation of swap contracts with state agencies.
    • Represented the City of Detroit in general restructuring matters.
    • Advised domestic paint manufacturer on cross-border antitrust matters related to expansion in Latin America.
    • Assisted Wells Fargo in resolving three putative class actions filed by institutional investors of 272 RMBS trusts alleging violation of the Trust Indenture Act, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and negligence.
    • Led defense of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. in dozens of matters, including putative class actions, brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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    Recognition

    • Banking and Finance Law (2023-2025), Commercial Litigation (2021-2025), The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch 
    • Banking and Finance Law (2023-2025), Commercial Litigation (2021-2025), The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch 

    Education

    • Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
    • Rhodes College, B.A., English Literature, 2006
    • Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
    • Rhodes College, B.A., English Literature, 2006

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • New York
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    • Louisiana
    • New York
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • Louisiana Bankers Association
    • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel 
    • Louisiana Bankers Association
    • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel 
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