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 insight to the foreclosure crisis.

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 or deed in lieu.

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.

Attorney Christopher Mercado

 

Mercado & Hartung, P.L.L.C. – Seattle, WA

 

Chris attended the University of Washington where he earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science. He earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Washington State.

 

Chris began his career working as a Corporate Litigator for various Law Firms and Corporations in Seattle.

 

After several years representing Creditors, Banks & Corporations, both on a state and federal level, Chris has advanced knowledge and experience in collections, litigation collection lawsuits, FDCPA compliance and defense, as well as Ch 7 and Ch 13 filings.

 

Chris now defends consumer rights in debt resolution, bankruptcy and foreclosure defense litigation and support. He has practiced in both State and Federal courts, in all counties of Washington State.

 

Admitted
Washington State Courts
Western District of Washington
Eastern District of Washington
United States Supreme Court

 

Attorney Charles M. Greenberg

 

The Triad Law Group – Edmonds, WA

 

Areas of Practice
Commercial, Residential and Industrial Development
Construction Law and Disputes
Real Estate Disputes
Municipal Representation
Business Law for the Construction Industry
Foreclosure Avoidance Assistance
Negotiation, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bar Admissions
Washington, 1988

Education
University of Puget Sound School of Law, Tacoma, Washington, 1987 - J.D.
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1980
M.S.M.E.

Mr. Greenberg will also be bringing a bankrupcty specialist to help address certain issues.