About Our Licensing Lawyers
William P. Vestevich, Esq.
President & Managing Attorney
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts – Economics
The University of Michigan
Graduate School of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration – Finance and Marketing
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor – Business, Real Estate, and Corporate law
William P. Vestevich, the president and founder of Vestevich & Associates, P.C., has been representing mortgage and finance companies in their licensing matters since 1992. He regularly handles complex licensing scenarios involving transfers of ownership, numerous business locations, numerous company principals, complex organizations, and timing issues relating to these matters. In addition, Mr. Vestevich counsels startup mortgage companies and finance companies with respect to licensing and related issues. From his experience in handling thousands of licensing matters for clients throughout the country, Mr. Vestevich provides valuable insight into the licensing process, regulatory agencies, and overall licensing strategy.
William P. Vestevich acted as an advisor to the National Conference of State Bank Examiners in the formation and refinement of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). He also authors licensing-related articles for finance industry publications, and has spoken about licensing matters at finance industry conferences. He personally consults with thousands of mortgage companies and finance companies each year on their licensing-related matters.
Theodora Kotsakis, Esq.
Attorney
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts – Economics and Political Science
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor – Business and Corporate law
Theodora Kotsakis has been with Vestevich & Associates, P.C. since the very beginnings of the law firm. Ms. Kotsakis acts as the lead attorney on almost all of the firm’s licensing matters. She has personally handled thousands of licensing matters for clients throughout the country, and her experience in dealing with the application process in every state, her relationships with regulatory agencies, and her knowledge of licensing laws make her a powerful asset to the firm’s clients. Ms. Kotsakis has acted as an advisor to the National Conference of State Bank Examiners in the formation and refinement of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
Susan A. Vestevich, Esq.
Attorney – Of Counsel
The University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts
University of Detroit School of Law
Juris Doctor
Susan A. Vestevich has acted as Of-Counsel to Vestevich & Associates, P.C. since the founding of the firm. She is currently involved with JEMS Technology, a telehealth technology company which offers healthcare solutions combining Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and Video Communication. She previously acted as manager of Health Policy, Public Relations, and Corporate Communications, and as Thought Leader Liaison, for Xoran Technologies, Inc., the world leader in compact, low-radiation point-of-care CT scanners.