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Live CLE | The Essentials of Foreclosure Defense
Foreclosures, declining property values, persistent high unemployment rates, backlogged courts, and scrutiny from state and federal regulators concerning the proprietary of lenders foreclosure paperwork suggests that there is no immediate end in sight to the foreclosure crisis.
Almost universally, economists predict that a massive second wave of foreclosures is on its way as lenders ramp-up their foreclosure filings. 
In this seminar you will learn the latest developments in all facets of the foreclosure process so that you can assist your clients in avoiding foreclosure, defending foreclosure, and/or seek alternatives to foreclosure.
Whether you practice in a judicial or non judicial foreclosure state, the endgame is the same: keep your client in their home by successfully defending a foreclosure and/or helping them achieve a loan modification; alternatively you can seek to achieve a graceful exit for your client via a short sale, deed in lieu, or in some instances discuss with them the bankruptcy alternative.
By attending this seminar you will have a full understanding and arsenal in which to skillfully steer your client through the foreclosure maze.
The following Key topics will be discussed:
- Latest statistics on the foreclosure debacle and the emerging profile of a foreclosure candidate;
- Why Lenders are resistant to loan modifications and why politicians just don’t get it;
- Mortgage Securitization issues that affect a Lender’s standing to pursue foreclosure;
- Current developments on federal programs and agreements with lenders to assist homeowners keep their home and avoid foreclosure;
- Cutting edge litigation strategies to properly defend a foreclosure action from start to finish;
- Overview of Federal lending laws and emerging foreclosure case law;
- Alternatives to foreclosure;
- An overview of the interrelationship between bankruptcy and foreclosure; and,
- Ethical considerations and effective communication with your client.
08:30 – 09:00 |
Registration |
09:00 – 09:25 |
Mortgage Securitization Issues |
• Understanding the Securitization Process, the Parties and Key Terms |
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09:25 – 09:50 |
Understanding Basic Substantive Law |
• Federal Lending laws and impact on foreclosure |
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09:50 – 10:05 |
Break |
10:05 – 10:15 |
Client Relations |
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• Objectives, Expectations and Fee Arrangements |
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10:15 – 11:00 |
Judicial vs. Non-Judicial Foreclosures |
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• Standard Complaints |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Loan Modification/Short Sales/Deed in Lieu/Tax Issues |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Ethical Considerations |
CLE Course Speakers: |
Patricia Rodriguez • Norberto Reyes |
Attorney Patricia Rodriguez
Law Offices of Patricia Rodriguez - Pasadena, CA
Lead Attorney Member of the State Bar of California Admitted in Central, Eastern, and Northern Federal District Courts of California Temple University Law School - J.D.
Temple University Law School - Law Program in Japan University of Southern California (USC) - B.S. in Business Member of Beverly Hills Bar Association Member of Lesbian and Gay Lawyers Association Member of Mexican American Bar Association
Ms. Rodriguez obtained her Juris Doctor from Temple University. While there, she participated in their National Trial Team and received exceptional advocacy training from one of the best law school programs in the country. Ms. Rodriguez previously worked for the Camden Public Defenders Office, the Philadelphia Public Defenders Office, the Los Angeles District Attorneys Office and the Los Angeles Public Defenders Office.
Attorney Norberto Reyes
Reyes Law Group, A.P.L.C. - Pasadena, CA
Norberto F. Reyes, III is the President and CEO of REYES LAW GROUP, APLC, based in Los Angeles, California, which specializes in providing a hands-on approach of dedicated and personalized representation to give its clients the best possible outcomes in foreclosure defense, bankruptcy and unfair debt collection.
Prior to opening REYES LAW GROUP, APLC, Mr. Reyes was the principal of Norberto F. Reyes, III & Associates, APLC, based in Anaheim, California for over 16 years. The firm focused on business law and litigation, commercial real estate transactions, contracts, business and corporate matters, international commercial and project finance, and white collar criminal defense.
Mr. Reyes is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (Real Estate Section); the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association. He has previously served as legal counsel for the Asian Business Association of Orange County, and is a founding member of the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County.
Mr. Reyes received his J.D. from Western State University in Fullerton, California in 1991, and has conducted more than 30 jury and bench trials, obtaining millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for his clients.
Mr. Reyes is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker.
Live CLE • The Essentials of Foreclosure Defense
Jaunary 26, 2012 • Pasadena, CA
Credits:
Total CA Cle credits: 4 Hours
This course has been approved by the State Bar of California.
Location:
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
303 East Cordova Street
Pasadena, California 91101
Time:
Start 09:00 AM – Finish 12:30 PM
Tuition:
$200 First Registrant
Add Associate $100 dollars*
Add Paralegal $100 dollars*
$125 Young Lawyers - Under 4 years acceptance to the Bar.**
*Young Lawyers with under 4 years acceptance to the Bar may use the coupon code YL75 to receive the $75 discount when checking out.
**Discounts can not be combined.
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