.cls-no-mobile-1{fill:none;}.cls-no-mobile-2{fill:#ebd500;}.cls-no-mobile-3{fill:#fff;} Menu Credit Unions HWA is proud of our over 35 years of representing credit unions. HWA is one of the few Texas law firms that has represented state, federal, and community chartered credit unions for over three decades and understands the myriad of complex, shifting issues and challenges faced by the industry, historically and currently. HWA provides a "one stop shop" for its credit union clients and offers strategic, pragmatic, and cost-effective tactical guidance and legal advice concerning the broad scope of a credit union's organizational structure, regulators, products, services, and operations. WHY HWA Our practice delivers expertise in: Operational Account, Membership and Financial Institution Issues ADA Compliance Issues Directors Responsibilities and Liability Employment Issues Consumer and Business Lending Secured, unsecured, credit cards, direct and indirect Contact and Lease Negotiation and Drafting CUSOs Real Estate/Mortgages Vender Due Diligence Organizational Corporate Governance Data Security Mergers & Acquisitions Regulatory Compliance Enforcement Bankruptcy Collections and Foreclosures Creditor’s Rights in Probate Garnishments – defending and pursuing Sequestrations, Receiverships and Post-Judgment Litigation – Offensive and Defensive in state and federal court EDUCATION AND TRAINING We provide customized training for credit union employees, management and Board Members, with a strong focus on compliance with state and federal collection laws. Our attorneys regularly attend industry conferences and committee meetings, speak on panels and author articles on current legal issues. HWA FIRSTS HWA was one of the first vendors to attend Houston Chapter of Credit Union monthly meetings as guest of Greg Storch, HTFFCU. HWA attended the very first Credit Union for Kids/Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital Fair at the original ARCO Credit Union site in Pasadena, Texas organized by Royce Phares. HWA was one of the first creditor firms to participate in HACBA (Houston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys) beginning in 1996, resulting in excellent and collegial relationships with Houston’s debtor attorney bar. HWA has represented several credit unions over three generations of management change. INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION Houston Chapter of Credit Unions Credit Unions for Kids-Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital Cornerstone Credit Union League Magic Valley Chapter of Credit Unions Carolyn A. Taylor PARTNER Partner Tel: 713.328.2804 Email Carolyn A. Taylor Dominique Varner Michael L. Weems Anthony Garcia Bill.com Pay invoice Pay Retainer Total Plaza 1201 Louisiana St, 28th Floor Houston, Texas 77002 Tel:. 713 - 759 - 0818 Fax 713 - 759 - 6834 Copyright © 2021 Hughes Watters Askanase, LLP. HWA. All rights reserved. Disclaimer and Terms of Use | Privacy Policy