Our team consists of industry veterans, with significant experience in trial law, finance, and risk management. We focus on financing solutions for plaintiff’s firms practicing in single event, mass tort and class action cases. This includes securing working capital for marketing campaigns, case cost financing, fee acceleration and settlement planning. We have originated over one billion dollars in private placements and structured finance transactions, and have a deep understanding of and sensitivity to law firm’s unique needs. Our expertise allows you to focus on managing your practice, while we provide the financing and structure you need for continued growth.
Our Experience
Greenpoint's team offers a unique blend of backgrounds across law, finance, and technology. This includes former investment bankers and portfolio managers, Fortune 500 executives, technology product managers, and litigation finance experts.
Team
Partner
Steve Brune
Steve has over 15 years experience as an operator and private investment professional. He was a co-founder of Deerpath Capital, a private investment fund focused on privately negotiated credit investments. Subsequently he served as Managing Partner at Ebury Street Capital, a tax lien investment fund and then managed the Loeb Family Office. Mr Brune has served as a C-Level executive and board participant across multiple businesses and industries and maintains several board and advisory positions.
Education
New York University Stern School of Business
MBA, Honors
University of Maryland
BS, Psychology, Summa cum Laude
Partner
Jim Romeo
Jim began his career in the Capital Markets, helping investment banks and hedge funds implement and deploy their high-frequency trading strategies. Following his firm's acquisition, by the New York Stock Exchange for $220M, Jim founded his own software company where he raised over $2M in the capital. In under 30 months, he grew his firm to 40 employees, serving a multi-national client base, and exited to a Fortune 500 company. Jim brings over a decade of experience in fundraising, corporate finance, and operations to the Greenpoint team.
Education
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MBA
University of Pittsburgh
BS, Economics & Psychology
Senior Settlement Consultant
Emily Beattie
Emily began her career as a Case Manager for Sage Settlement Consulting, supporting experienced consultants and heading the retail annuity space. She is recognized by peers for her excellence and dedication.
Whether assisting claimants or attorneys, she takes pride in her ability to deliver unparalleled service, kindle meaningful relationships; and as a point of utmost importance, to help offer peace of mind for all involved. She is driven by compassion for injured parties and their families and dedicated to helping them achieve optimal settlement outcomes through personalized financial planning.
Emily has a degree in business, marketing and communications from Florida State University.
She values family and close friends, enjoys traveling with her husband, Brian and spending time with her two Bernedoodles, Beau and Louie.
Case Manager
Nikki Diamantis
Prior to joining the company, Nikki was a Partner at the Southern Group, where she provided legislative aid to clients like Autism Speaks and The College Board. Her passion for helping others and impeccable work ethic make her an incredible asset to the Greenpoint team.
Nikki graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelors in communication and a minor in business. She was also captain of the D1 Equestrian Team where she led the team to second place at the National Championship.