MORTGAGE FORCLOSURE

From The Nassau County Bar Association:

"On December 15, 2009, NYS Governor David Paterson signed a new law that requires any lender or settler seeking to foreclose on a mortgage and the mortgage holder to participate in a settlement conference before the Court. Anticipating an influx of additional activity, the Court has asked the Nassau County Bar Association to help provide pro bono legal representation to homeowners during these settlement conferences. The mandatory court settlement conferences are being held in Nassau Supreme Court five sessions a week, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9:30 a.m. on Fridays. Volunteer attorneys represent the homeowners for that day only. Housing counselors from Nassau County are in attendance as well to assist in loan modifications. All participating NCBA members will be covered by limited malpractice insurance for that day through the Volunteer Lawyers Project. Volunteer attorneys will also receive the newest information and materials they need to provide representation. Previous experience in mortgage foreclosure, real estate or related areas is not required."

I will be a volunteer lawyer on January 6 and 13 at 11am.