Learn the latest on Mastering Foreclosure Defense & MERS CLE with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to complete course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

Foreclosure practice has become one of the strongest and most profitable practice areas in this weak economy. Today, banks and other creditors have retained record numbers of attorneys to foreclose on loans, repossess property, and obtain favorable workouts. At the same time, there has been a surge of demand for debtors’ counsel to defend millions of homeowners facing foreclosures, stringent modifications, defaults, and pre-ordained workouts. In addition, foreclosure practitioners must understand the use of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. The laws across the country have changed dramatically as the federal and state governments have altered procedures, rules, and practices to curb overly aggressive creditors while simultaneously halting abuses by the defense bar. This seminar covers the latest techniques to equip attorneys with the skills necessary to advantage clients and grow their practice. Learn from our distinguished and nationally respected faculty, who will share the best practices and tactics to represent lenders, banks, home owners, debtors, and institutional clients. Registration includes access to course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in the seminar.

Agenda:

1. Best Practices for Lenders & Creditors:

a. Collection Procedures & Avoiding Foreclosure Pitfalls

b. Executing Against Debtors’ Assets

c. Understanding Garnishments, Redemption, Reinstatement and Possession

d. Judicial and Nonjudicial Foreclosure Procedures

e. Seizing Property Without Hassle

f. Effectively Utilizing Receiverships

g. Documents Essential To Repossessions

2. Foreclosure Defense:

a. Mastering Preliminary Defenses & Obtaining Fees

b. Understanding Mortgage Procedures, including Securitization, Trusts, and Residential Mortgage-backed Securities

c. Effectively Utilizing Loan Documents

d. Servicing Problems Post Origination Issues

e. Understanding How Bankruptcy Affects Foreclosure

f. Eviction Proceedings

g. Securitization, Insurances, and Credit Enhancements

3. Tactics to Represent Homeowners:

a. The Role of Mortgage Electronic Registration System

b. “Robo-Signers” & Mortgage Fraud

c. State & Federal Law Causes of Action and Affirmative Defenses

d. Drafting, Discovery, & Effective Motion Practice

e. Discovery (including Objections)

f. Filing and Defending Dispositive Motions

4. Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Dustin A. Zacks is a partner and trial lawyer at King, Nieves & Zacks, PLLC. He previously practiced at a leading boutique firm nationally known for its tough defense against “robo-signers” and fraudulent loan practices. Mr. Zacks has successfully represented countless homeowners, handled hundreds of foreclosure cases, conducted ground-breaking depositions of bank officers, and argued motions in numerous courts that have resulted in the issuance of highly favorable precedent for homeowners. The former Ohio Secretary of State cited his depositions of a bank officer as possible grounds for a potential criminal investigation into the foreclosure practices of Chase Home Finance. Mr. Zacks has appeared on various national and local media outlets to speak about foreclosure and real estate issues, including CBS Evening News, BBC World News America, National Public Radio, Fox Business Channel, Washington Post, USA Today, Reuters, Associated Press, Bloomberg, MarketWatch, Euromoney Magazine, AOL Real Estate, among others. He has also lectured nationally on fighting fraud and contesting standing in foreclosure disputes.

2. Jeffrey R. Erler is a Partner at Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP, where he practices in the areas of insolvency and creditor's rights, including bankruptcy-related litigation. He has extensive experience representing secured and unsecured creditors, lessors, and committees in bankruptcy reorganizations and liquidations, bankruptcy litigation, and pre- and post-bankruptcy workout and foreclosure matters. He also specializes in out of court workouts, personal property repossession and sales under Article Nine of the Uniform Commercial Code, and real estate foreclosures. Mr. Erler is an experienced litigator and represents clients in all stages of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution, trial and appeal. He is also a widely sought after speaker on creditor representation, foreclosures, and related issues, including collection efforts and bankruptcy. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and has been listed as a SuperLawyer.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals.

You will receive access to recording, podcast, course & reference material, and information related to CLE/MCLE credit as soon as you register with a credit card or when your check is processed.

CLE ACCREDITATION: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this convenient, on-demand seminar for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending & approved jurisdictions:

Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

State Bar of California for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

Connecticut (CLE credits are not required, but are encouraged)**

District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Hawaii State Board of CLE for 1.5 CLE credit

Idaho State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)**

Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

Michigan (CLE credits are not required)**

Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Nebraska Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE credits

South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)**

Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Vermont Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

Virginia State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Additional States - call customer service at (888) 626-3462

* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required. For additional questions, please call 888-626-3462.

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