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Rinaldo Martinez

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2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20037

Financial Regulatory & Compliance, Banking & Financial Services, Blockchain & Digital Assets and 1 more

About Rinaldo Martinez

With a client base that spans institutional investors, private equity funds, banking institutions, mortgage lenders and servicers, consumer finance companies, fintech firms, and financial services companies, Rinaldo Martinez focuses his practice on addressing the regulatory landscape of consumer credit products, both at the federal state levels. His work necessitates delving into federal and state laws that substantively govern all aspects of consumer credit. Rinaldo also counsels on regulatory compliance issues related to commercial real estate.

As part of his practice, Rinaldo regularly navigates the complexities of Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including advising on statutes such as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

At the state level, his practice covers licensing statutes, anti-predatory lending laws, qualification statutes, usury limitations, and prepayment penalty restrictions. He has deep experience advising on regulatory compliance issues involving hybrid residential-commercial real property, such as “fix-flip” properties, particularly regarding licensing obligations for this product.

Rinaldo also assists clients with developing business models in the context of regulatory compliance issues arising under state law, with a focus on bank partnerships. He also assists clients with state examinations, including negotiating findings with regulators before examination report finalization. Additionally, Rinaldo assists with secondary market transactions, including securitizations, that necessitate diligence of state licensing obligations.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Fintech, 2023, 2025

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 4
    • Financial Regulatory & Compliance
    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Blockchain & Digital Assets
    • Fintech

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
    Native
    French
    Conversational
    Portuguese
    Conversational
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Advised cryptocurrency companies on state licensing matters, focusing on the applicability of state licensing laws to crypto products.
    Assisted with ongoing examinations by the California Department of Financial Protection
    Innovation, including assisting with preparation of presentations to enable the regulator to better underst
    clients' business models.
    Conducted in-person meetings with the Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to secure conditional licensing approvals, thwarting any interruption of business activities for the client.
    Represented
    provided counsel on structured finance, securitization,
    other secondary market transactions on the applicability of related transaction parties' licenses.
    Analyzed
    advised on proposed business models for private student loan companies in the context of licensing requirements, to enable proper buildout of corporate structures.
    Assisted clients with navigating changes in ownership structure, including recapitalizations,
    their impact on entities licensed at the state level.
    Prepared multistate surveys summarizing
    analyzing state consumer laws
    potential licensing implications.
    Reviewed examination requests,
    acted as an intermediary, during examination by state regulatory agencies. Negotiated findings with examiners before the examination report was finalized, as well as identified mutually agreeable remediation actions in lieu of issuance of a formal action.
    Reviewed English-to-Spanish translations of various consumer-facing agreements, including lease
    loan agreements, to ensure compliance with federal
    state consumer finance laws.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Martinez prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

    Pro Bono Experience: Preferred Outside Licensing
    Regulatory Counsel, KikOff Lending, LLC

    Internships: Law Clerk, Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., International Division, 2010-2011
  • Additional Links
    https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/m/martinez-rinaldo

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2012, New York
    2016, District of Columbia
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston University School of Law
    Class of 2011
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Princeton University
    Class of 2004
    A.B.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Rinaldo Martinez was admitted in 2012 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Rinaldo Martinez is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and New York.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Rinaldo Martinez attended Boston University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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