Representing Homeowners
at Mandatory Settlement Conferences
Dates: June 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 am--1:00 pm
Location: The Legal Project
Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Cost: FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!
Registration required
By registering, you agree to accept at least one pro bono case annually from The Legal Project
Trainer: Kirsten Keefe, Esq., Empire Justice Center
Who Should Attend: Lawyers interested in representing homeowners in mandatory settlement conferences.
Training Description: Mandatory settlement conferences are a new integral component to the foreclosure process for subprime loans. Pro bono lawyers have been approved to represent homeowners for the limited capacity of these settlement conferences. This training will address important considerations for lawyers willing to represent homeowners in this capacity. Topics covered will include an overview of subprime lending, the NYS foreclosure process, common legal claims and defenses, as well as evaluating longterm affordability, loss mitigation options, working and negotiating with lenders, working with housing counselors, and a review of realistic and successful settlements.
Co-sponsored by:
The Legal Project
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY
Albany County Bar Association
Schenectady Bar Association
The Capital District Black and Hispanic Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 4 transitional and non-transitional credit hours: MCLE credits: 3.0 Skills, 1.0 Professional Practice.
Empire Justice Center is certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York.
For registration information: Contact: Michelle Peterson, Empires Justice Center mpeterson@empirejustice.org or call 585-295-5729.
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This training is a part of the NYS Subprime Foreclosure Prevention Services program, developed to help New York homeowners facing default or foreclosure by providing counseling and legal services. The program is administered by the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal/Housing Trust Fund Corporation. The Program provides training and support for housing counselors, mediators and lawyers who are assisting residents with subprime or unconventional mortgages. Information on the program can be found at www.nysdhcr.gov . |