John Lightbourne

Competent on regulatory compliance, but communication was inconsistent

I engaged John Lightbourne at Moore & Van Allen for guidance on a state-level compliance review for our regional bank. His background in Financial Services Regulation Law was evident; he efficiently identified key areas of our lending protocols that needed alignment with North Carolina regulations. His recognition in this specific field gave us confidence. However, the experience was mixed. While his analysis was thorough, there were noticeable delays in receiving draft documents, and his responses to follow-up emails were sometimes slower than expected, which added some stress to our timeline. For straightforward regulatory matters, his expertise is solid, but you may need to manage expectations regarding turnaround and proactive updates.