Bassford Remele Welcomes Troy Gunderman
July 20, 2026
Troy Gunderman
Consumer finance litigator brings more than two decades of in-house litigation leadership and nationwide defense experience to the firm
Bassford Remele is pleased to announce that Troy Gunderman has joined the firm as Counsel in its Consumer Finance practice group.
Troy is a seasoned litigator who guides companies through all phases of litigation, from pre-suit resolution and early case assessment through trial and appeal. He brings more than two decades of litigation experience, including significant in-house leadership overseeing high-stakes and high-volume matters across the country.
Troy’s practice focuses on defending consumer finance and consumer protection claims, including matters arising under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, California Invasion of Privacy Act, and other federal and state consumer protection statutes and regulations. He has handled matters involving consumer, collections, bankruptcy, and employment issues, with experience spanning individual claims, class actions, dispositive motion practice, mediation and settlement, trial, and appeal.
Before joining Bassford Remele, Troy served as Director of Litigation at Educational Credit Management Corporation, where he managed nationwide defense efforts, developed and executed litigation strategy, directed internal legal teams, and coordinated local counsel. His experience gives him a practical understanding of how litigation strategy, risk management, and business objectives intersect for clients operating in highly regulated environments.
“Troy brings deep consumer finance litigation experience and a practical, business-focused perspective shaped by years of in-house leadership,” said Jessica Klander, President at Bassford Remele. “His ability to manage complex litigation strategy across jurisdictions will be a strong asset to our clients and to our growing Consumer Finance team.”
Troy’s appellate work across multiple federal circuits has helped shape key issues involving the FDCPA’s fiduciary exception, preemption, no private right of action, bankruptcy court jurisdiction, and standards governing the discharge of federal student loans. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota, the U.S. Supreme Court, multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals, and several U.S. District Courts.
Troy earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and his B.A. from the University of St. Thomas.
Bassford Remele proudly serves as local and national counsel for many major corporations and Fortune 500 Companies and is a go-to litigation firm representing local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts across the region. The firm provides comprehensive counsel and representation in litigation and dispute resolution, family law, and corporate matters, ensuring prompt and effective service for its clients.
Established in 1882, Bassford Remele is proud to be the oldest top-25 law firm based in Minnesota.
