Day 1 - July 18th, 2011, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 2 - July 19th, 2011, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free of charge to all participants!

Registration is required by July 13th.

To register click here.
Note: In the event this training reaches seating capacity, preference will be given to attorneys who will represent homeowners in foreclosure proceedings pro bono.

Lead Trainer: Kirsten Keefe, Esq., Empire Justice Center

Who Should Attend: Practitioners representing homeowners in foreclosure. Others interested in learning more about claims and defenses in residential mortgage cases will find this training of interest as well.

Training Description: Day one topics will include an overview of subprime lending, the New York foreclosure process including recent changes in the law, interviewing clients and evaluating cases, an overview of potential defenses and loss mitigation options, representing homeowners in mandatory settlement conferences, and the role of housing counselors. Day two will include a more in-depth analysis of federal and state claims and defenses including analyzing a case for Truth in Lending Act violations, other federal statutes, and disclosure violations under Banking Law Sections 6-l and 6-m (NY's anti-predatory lending law), state common law defenses and issues of standing.

Questions? Contact Michelle Peterson, Training Coordinator at Empire Justice Center at mpeterson@empirejustice.org or by phone 585-295-5729.