Representing Homeowners
at Mandatory Settlement Conferences
Date: March 3, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration: 12:45 pm
Location: The Telesca Center for Justice
The Rubin Center for Education
1 West Main Street, 5th Floor
Rochester, NY 14614
Cost: FREE! There is no cost to attend this training.
**Attorneys are encouraged to accept two Settlement Conference pro bono cases
from Volunteer Legal Services Project.
Trainer/Moderator: Rebecca Case-Grammatico, Esq., Empire Justice Center
Who Should Attend: Lawyers interested in representing homeowners in mandatory settlement conferences.
Training Description: Mandatory settlement conferences are now an integral component to the foreclosure process for subprime loans. The governor has signed a new law that expands the settlement conferences to all residential 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, evaluating long-term affordability, loss mitigation options, working and negotiating with lenders, working with housing counselors, and a review of realistic and successful settlements.
**In Monroe County all settlement conferences will be done by one referee and held at the Monroe County Bar Association's office at the Telesca Center for Justice.
Co-sponsored by:
Volunteer Legal Services Project
Monroe County 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 2 transitional and non-transitional credit hours: MCLE credits: 1.0 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.
Registration is Required. To register, CLICK HERE
For registration information: Contact: Michelle Peterson, Empire Justice Center mpeterson@empirejustice.org or call 585-295-5729.
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 .