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Continuing Legal Education
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: |
Christina M. Collier |
Attorney Christina M. Collier
Berger, Joyce & Collier Law, P.A. – Charlotte, NC
Specializing in the areas of Bankruptcy and Family Law, Christina assists clients with their Chapter 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 13 (reorganization) cases. She also assists clients with cases involving divorce, children's issues, property settlement, separation agreements, alimony and equitable distribution. Christina also represents real estate buyers and sellers in their transactions.
Christina has been practicing law in North Carolina since 2001, and brings a well-rounded background which provides clients with versatile insight into their issues. Her educational experience includes a BA in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a BA in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a Paralegal Certificate from Queens College (American Institute of Paralegal Studies), a JD from Oklahoma City University School of Law and a Masters of Accountancy (anticipated 2013) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Each case is a special one for Christina, who utilizes all her vast professional skills along with her ability to be an effective communicator to provide each client with superior service. She has handled hundreds of cases and has developed a reputation for being staunchly ethical in her approach to the practice of law. Christina is a North Carolina native and was raised in Charlotte.
Areas of Practice
Bankruptcy
Family Law
Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. in Political Science, 1994)
American Institute for Paralegal Studies (Queens College, 1995)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (B.A. Criminal Justice, 1998)
Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 2001)
®University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Master of Accountancy, anticipated 2013)
Bar Admissions & Certifications
Admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 2001
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association
Notary Public
Honors and Awards
Phi Delta Phi, Member Hand Inn
Moot Court Honor Board, 1999-2000
William J. Holloway, Jr., American Inn of Court
Live CLE • The Essentials of Foreclosure Defense
February 21, 2012 • Charlotte, NC
Credits:
Total NC CLE credits: 3.25 Hours
This course has been approved by the Board of Continuing Legal Education of the State Bar.
Location:
Ballantyne Conference Center
13850 Ballantyne Corporate Place
Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28277
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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