Andrew Lopez focuses on commercial lending, real estate, bankruptcy, and corporate law. He represents financial institutions and borrowers in a variety of transactions, including construction loans, term loans, lines of credit, acquisition and development loans, and asset-based loans.
Andrew has also represented financial institutions in matters involving corporate bankruptcy proceedings, creditors' rights, restructuring, and insolvency. That included negotiating workout solutions designed to avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure, such as loan modifications and forbearance agreements. He has also represented financial institutions in civil litigation arising out of mortgage-related disputes and other complex civil matters. He is knowledgeable about lending laws and regulations, mortgage banking, foreclosures, REO, default servicing, and compliance functions.
Andrew is actively involved with the Mecklenburg County Bar Association and the Bruce Irons Camp Fund, which provides year-round mentoring and enrichment activities for public school students whose families have limited financial resources. In addition, he volunteers with the Council for Children's Rights, where he engages in pro bono legal representation of children in custody disputes.