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John Carlyle Morton

Gordon Feinblatt LLC • Baltimore, MD
BusinessCorporate GovernanceFinancial InstitutionsFinancial ServicesGeneral Practice

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Contact

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233 E Redwood St, Baltimore, MD, 21202, US

Professional

About

John Morton is a Member in the Firm's Financial Services Practice Group. He provides legal advice to an extensive range of financial institutions, including: nationwide, regional and community banks; credit unions; consumer lending companies; sales finance companies; mortgage lenders and brokers; investment advisers; and other regulated businesses. John provides counsel regarding multi-jurisdictional compliance issues, including advising clients on federal and state credit statutes and regulations; UDAAP and the CFPB; interaction with state and federal regulators; licensing and registration matters; due diligence and transactional matters; and general corporate governance issues. John also represents banks of all sizes as lender's counsel in commercial lending transactions. John’s knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code and lending regulatory issues provides added value to his commercial lending clients.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
2005 University of Baltimore School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers
Publications
2014 Consumer Finance Law Quarterly Report volume 68, issue 1 Survey of Activities Identified as Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive by the CFPB 2013 Uniform Commercial Code Maryland Secured Transactions Under Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code 2012 A Survey of Maryland Laws A Survey of Maryland Laws Relating to Extending Credit & Consumer Financial Services
Associations
2014 - Present American Bar Association Member, Consumer Financial Services Committee 2014 - Present American Bar Association Vice Chair of Compliance Management Subcommittee 2014 - Present Maryland State Bar Association Member, Business Law Section 2014 - Present Maryland State Bar Association Chair, Committee on Consumer Credit and Financial Institutions Bar Association of Baltimore City Member
Updated: Mar 24, 2026