Assisted clients in commencing and completing deed of trust foreclosures by non-judicial sale.
Prosecuted judicial foreclosure actions resulting in a deficiency judgment.
Documented and supervised closing of secured loan transactions.
Obtained the appointment of a receiver to collect rents and profits, or to take possession of troubled property.
Defended national and local lenders in state and federal courts against complaints alleging “wrongful foreclosure.”
Defended against claims alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Reviewed and updated clients’ form loan documents to assure enforceability and compliance with California law.
Represented lenders and property owners in obtaining title insurance coverage both to defend actions brought against the lender and to pay claims.
Assisted lenders to obtain payment of loss claims covered by a borrower’s or forced placement insurance carrier.
Represented lenders to resolve disputes with borrowers over accounting, insurance, transfer of servicing, and escrow disputes.
Acted for trustees in handling all aspects of the distribution of surplus funds after a foreclosure sale.
Conducted reviews of foreclosure trustee operations.
Represented lenders in getting REO sales closed where title or litigation issues delay closing.
Drafted statutes adopted by the California legislature in the areas of non-judicial foreclosure and creditor rights.
Appeared as amicus curaie (a “friend of the court”) on behalf of lending industry trade associations on issues relating to foreclosure and servicing of defaulted loans.
Represented court appointed receivers in the operation of real estate and businesses.
Obtained relief from the automatic stay in bankruptcy so that our clients may proceed with foreclosures and evictions, or prosecute lawsuits pending in state and federal courts.
Defended lenders in proceedings by federal and state government to forfeit collateral based on alleged violations of drug and immigration laws.
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Attorneys Specializing in Loan Servicing, Receivership & Foreclosure
