Atty. 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.
Banking/Financial Services & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 14+ Years Experience
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About Rinaldo Martinez at a Glance
Rinaldo Martinez is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (2012) and District of Columbia (2016). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Princeton University (A.B., 2004). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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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Business & Corporate Law in Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Rinaldo Martinez
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Rinaldo Martinez's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rinaldo Martinez brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and District of Columbia, Rinaldo Martinez can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Rinaldo Martinez's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Rinaldo Martinez attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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