Brian A. Paino
Brian A. Paino
Partner
He/Him
"The most rewarding part of my practice is the relationships I have developed with my colleagues and clients."

Brian A. Paino
Partner
He/Him
"The most rewarding part of my practice is the relationships I have developed with my colleagues and clients."
About Brian
With nearly two decades of litigation experience, Brian helps financial institutions through all aspects of offensive and defensive litigation. He has a proven record of successful results in state, federal, bankruptcy, appellate, and arbitration forums for clients in various industries, including energy, financial services, equipment, insurance, and real estate.
Brian assists clients in navigating federal and state consumer protection laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), California Military & Veterans Code, California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act, California Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and California Homeowner Bill of Rights.
Areas of Focus
Services:
- Appellate;
- Bankruptcy, Workout Strategic Planning & Restructuring;
- Complex Commercial Litigation ;
- Consumer & Class Action Defense;
- Data Privacy, AI & Cybersecurity;
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA);
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA);
- Litigation & Trial;
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Initiatives:
Recognition
- California Western School of Law, Dean’s List
Credentials
Education
- California Western School of Law, JD, 2006
- Ithaca College, BS, 2004
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
- California
- District of Columbia
- Texas
- Virginia
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- US District Court for the District of Arizona
- US District Court for the Central District of California
- US District Court for the Eastern District of California
- US District Court for the Northern District of California
- US District Court for the Southern District of California
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Consumer – The Latest Litigation Trends and Developments Impacting Auto Finance," 2025 Auto Finance Seminar, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois, May 1, 2025
Press Release
Interests
Did you know...
Brian is an avid golfer and a diehard fan of the Syracuse Orange and Minnesota Twins.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Consumer – The Latest Litigation Trends and Developments Impacting Auto Finance," 2025 Auto Finance Seminar, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois, May 1, 2025
Press Release
Brian's Insights

Press Release
Apr 25, 2024
Hinshaw Boosts West Coast Capabilities With Addition of Two Partners in Los Angeles