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Overview
Learn Best Practices to Handle Foreclosures Confidently
If owning a home is the American dream, then losing it through foreclosure is the American nightmare. Learn how to make the foreclosure process as smooth as possible for your clients by taking a walk through the legal procedures. In this course, you'll gain hands-on experience of the entire real property foreclosure process with step-by-step example documentation. Don't miss this opportunity to build your skills. Register today!
- Avoid legal missteps during the foreclosure process by staying up to date on foreclosure and bankruptcy legislation and case law.
- Discover effective strategies to avoid lengthy foreclosure action and let your clients get on with their lives as soon as possible.
- Gain insight on legally required notices, deficiency bids and distribution of proceeds.
- Learn best practices for handling the post-foreclosure complications of deficiency judgments, sales pendente lite and tenant eviction.
- Find out what red flags to watch for during the foreclosure process and how to successfully "head them off at the pass."
- Study the alternatives to foreclosure in depth, so you can advise your clients on their loan default options.
- Stay up to date on the current issues affecting the mortgage industry.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Foreclosure: An In-Depth Walk-Through With Legal Considerations
- Alternatives to Foreclosure: Step-By-Step Procedure and Legal Issues
- Update: Case Law and Recent Developments
- How Bankruptcy Changes the Landscape
- Ethics in Foreclosure
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana CLE |
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6 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
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6 Total |
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Agenda
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Foreclosure: An In-Depth Walk-Through With Legal Considerations
- Pre-Foreclosure Process and Documents
- The Foreclosure Sale: Notices, Procedure and Documents
- Post-Foreclosure: Wrap-Up, Deficiency, Eviction and Other Legal Issues
- Keys to Spotting and Handling Issues That Typically Pop Up
- Insider Tips for a Smooth Foreclosure
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Alternatives to Foreclosure: Step-By-Step Procedure and Legal Issues
- Reinstatement, Forbearance and Repayment Plans
- Mortgage Modification
- Partial Claim
- Sale, Pre-Foreclosure Sale or Short Payoff
- Assumption by Qualified Buyer
- Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure
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Update: Case Law and Recent Developments
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How Bankruptcy Changes the Landscape
- The Automatic Stay
- Chapter 7 and 13 Basics
- Post-Foreclosure Sale Bankruptcy Filings
- Protecting the Creditor's Position
- Noteworthy Foreclosure Litigation
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Ethics in Foreclosure
- Attorney's Affirmative Duties in Foreclosure
- Conflicts of Interest
- Description of Property in Foreclosure Sale Advertising
- Wrongful Foreclosure, Abuse of Process and Frivolous Litigation
Who Should Attend
This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar provides a walk through of the foreclosure process for:
- Attorneys
- In-House Counsel
- Mortgage Brokers
- Loan Officers
Speakers
Speaker bio
Joseph A. Ferrise
is a staff attorney at the Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee in Akron, Ohio. He also is an adjunct professor at the University of Akron. Mr. Ferrise earned his B.A. degree from the University of Akron and his J.D. degree from the University of Akron School of Law.
Speaker bio
Bradley Hull, IV
is a Shareholder of Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co. LPA. His primary practice areas include Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Real Estate law, Family law, and Small Business law. Additionally, Mr. Hull has also served as expert witness and taught continuing education courses to attorneys. He serves as a member of the Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hull earned his B.A. degree in Political Science from John Carroll University and his J.D. degree, (Honors: "High Award" Constitutional Law II, Dean's List) from Cleveland State University College of Law. He is a member of the BNI – Chagrin Valley Chapter, Vice President and Secretary – Treasurer, 2010-2011, 2012-2013, BNI – Chagrin Valley Chapter, Secretary-Treasurer, 2013, Geauga County Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Hull is admitted to practice in Ohio, U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit.
Speaker bio
Michael E. Carleton
serves as Practice Group Director for MDK's Timeshare and Florida Residential practices. In this role, he cultivates attorney growth, enhances practice efficiency, and drives strategic initiatives that help clients recover defaulted assets. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Carleton remains a key resource across MDK's practice areas, lending his expertise and leadership to complex matters and firmwide initiatives. A trusted advocate for timeshare developers, associations, and trustees, he leads judicial and non-judicial foreclosures with a focus on practical solutions and client success. As Practice Group Director, Mr. Carleton partners closely with operations, compliance, and fellow practice leaders to ensure that MDK's legal services are delivered with consistency and excellence. He actively monitors industry trends, champions process improvements, and helps shape the firm's strategic growth in the timeshare and Florida residential markets. Beyond his leadership responsibilities, Mr. Carleton is deeply engaged in the legal profession and his community. He holds memberships in the Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, and various state bar associations. Mr. Carleton authored the Lexis Nexis resource "Commercial and Residential Mortgage Foreclosure in Ohio" and volunteers with the Columbus Bar Association Professional Ethics Committee. He earned his B.A. degree from The Ohio State University and his J.D. degree from Capital University School of Law. Mr. Carleton is admitted to practice in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle, Northern, and Southern districts of Florida; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western districts of Pennsylvania; U.S. Third Circuit; U.S. Sixth Circuit; and Kentucky, Indiana, California, South Carolina, Hawaii, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Speaker bio
Jeffrey M. Hendricks
is a Partner with Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP where his practice concentrates in creditors' rights, real estate and bankruptcy law. He has experience in representing lenders of all sizes in connection with compliance and work-out issues on deals of all sizes for commercial and residential loans. This representation covers the spectrum of loan origination issues through the execution on a judgment obtained on defaulted loans and supporting financial institutions with issues pertaining to real estate acquired through foreclosure. Mr. Hendricks has experience in all forms of loss mitigation techniques and constantly assesses his files for the most practical, cost-effective result. He also represents court-appointed receivers, mechanic's lien claimants and other parties enforcing contracts in state and federal court. Mr. Hendricks is also responsible for training younger professionals in his group in the substantive area of the law and to keep the entire group informed as to developments that impact the financial services industry, locally and nationally. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Xavier University and his J.D. degree from University of Cincinnati College of Law. Mr. Hendricks is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee - Cincinnati Bar Association, Board Member, Turnaround Management Association of the Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky Chapter, Board Member of the Cincinnati Bar Foundation, Chair, Grants Committee for the Cincinnati Bar Foundation and a Board Member, Former Board of Trustees Chairman, First Step Home Inc. He is admitted to practice in Commonwealth of Kentucky, State of Ohio, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court - Western District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court - Northern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court - Southern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court - Northern District of Indiana and the U.S. District Court - Southern District of Indiana.
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