Obtaining summary judgment and dismissal
of wrongful foreclosure and consumer protection act claims against a residential mortgage lender and argument before the Court of Appeals.
So just how widespread are instances
of wrongful foreclosure and could you become a victim?
Cases
of wrongful foreclosure are on the increase, according to a USA Today article.
Not exact matches
Basically, if the Servicer refuses to let you exercise your rights, violates your rights, fails to inform you
of programs available to correct the default, or makes a false assertion such as the Borrower doesn't occupy the property when they do, accelerates
foreclosure - this constitutes a
wrongful foreclosure.
Financial Freedom, the Servicer filed a
wrongful foreclosure claiming my mom didn't live in the house - ignoring the occupancy certificates sent in, the representative they sent to our door who verified she lived there, our letters and those
of our attorney stating she occupied the property as her primary residence at all times.
Stefan defends mortgage banking clients in connection with various mortgagor claims, including claims for fraud,
wrongful foreclosure and violations
of RESPA, TILA and the FDCPA.
VLS staff and attorney volunteers assist by providing free legal services to individuals and families, such as helping victims
of abuse end violent relationships, connecting persons with disabilities with medical and financial benefits, and keeping people out
of homelessness by defending against
wrongful evictions and
foreclosures.
Our attorneys help people with critical matters, such as helping victims
of abuse end violent relationships, connecting persons with disabilities with medical and financial benefits, and keeping people out
of homelessness by defending against
wrongful evictions and
foreclosures.
A woman in Pittsburgh is filing a lawsuit against Bank
of America after the bank seized her house in a
wrongful foreclosure.
In addition, James provides insightful guidance on matters pertaining to the enforcement
of commercial security rights,
wrongful foreclosures, construction, and asset acquisition disputes; as well commercial insurance coverage and bad faith disputes.
In addition, her suit alleges unfair business practices, defamation, libel and various other offenses that took place during the course
of the October
wrongful foreclosure and its aftermath.
Mr. Moreno has successfully represented clients in claims involving breach
of contract, unfair business practices, false advertising, fraud, breach
of fiduciary duty, negligence,
wrongful foreclosure, unfair debt collection, unfair credit reporting, unjust enrichment, misappropriation
of trade secrets, quiet title, emotional distress, and receiverships, among others.
Our trial lawyers have experience in handling a range
of real estate disputes, including mechanic's liens, boundary disputes, adverse possession,
wrongful lien, partition, eminent domain, zoning, land use planning,
foreclosure and water rights.
Defeated a class certification action against law firms and major mortgage lenders for allegedly
wrongful foreclosures that would have involved over 9,000
foreclosures and tens
of millions
of dollars in exposure.
Mr. Heffernan defeated a class certification in a putative class action against law firms and major mortgage lenders for allegedly
wrongful foreclosures, which protected clients from tens
of millions
of dollars in potential exposure for more than 9,000
foreclosures.
Because the plaintiffs failed to comply with § 15's requirement to record their amended complaint within one year
of the effective date
of the act, Dec. 31, 2016, the judge concluded that their
wrongful foreclosure claims were barred.
AmeriCorps Legal Fellows prevent
foreclosures, eliminate legal barriers to housing, and protect victims
of abuse, eviction, and
wrongful termination.
Represented national financial institutions and loan servicers in consumer - initiated cases involving allegations
of wrongful nonjudicial
foreclosure practices, fraud, unfair business practices and violations
of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, as well as claims arising out
of Retail Installment Sale Contracts.
I also established an externship in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District
of Montana and briefed and argued a
wrongful foreclosure pro se appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeals.
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Sciaratta then sued for
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of Appeals.
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In the past, the attorney has talked to the media about his unconventional approach
of fighting what he feels is
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