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SLG prevails for Client in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Trial, avoiding “Lien Strip” and Validating Lender’s 1111b Election“.

Client Alert:
Date: December 21, 2011.
TO: All SLG Clients and Affiliates
Subject: An Antidote to Real Estate “ Lien Strips” in Chapter 11.
The Scheer Law Group (“SLG”) recently prevailed for a client in a Chapter 11 Confirmation Trial in bankruptcy proceedings, in the case of In re Sroa, 2011 Bankr. LEXIS 4552 … Continue reading

SLG Obtains Significant Appellate Decision on Rights of Bankruptcy Judges to Review Reaffirmation Agreements

Posted on SLG website June 30, 2011. Updated 10.11, after passage of SB 458 (See footnote).
CLIENT ALERT: June 29, 2011
TO: All SLG Clients and Affiliates
SUBECT: SLG Obtains Favorable Appellate Decision on Reaffirmation Agreements.

“A bankruptcy court may not disapprove an attorney certified reaffirmation agreement solely because the court believes it is not in the best interest … Continue reading

Short Sale Anti-Deficiency Protection now Extended to Junior Lienors. Can’t waive the Protections.

To: All SLG Clients and Affiliates
Re: CLIENT ALERT: July 16, 2011
Note and Disclaimer: This is a general advisement. This is a new law. This area of law changes rapidly and new laws are introduced regularly on this subject. You should review any decision you make on the issues raised in … Continue reading

Spencer Scheer Designated Northern California Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters

Occasionally, SLG likes to announce its achievements, like the time when its house band Factor 11 was the first cover band to cover Tiny Tim’s explosive hit: Tip Toe Through the Tulips.
Our latest accolade is the designation of Spencer Scheer as a Northern California Super Lawyer for 2011 by Thompson Reuters. Thanks to … Continue reading

LIVE Webinar: June 29, 2011 @ 10:00-11:00 am (PST)

Event: New Legislative and Case law Developments in Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Eviction Law
Date: June 29, 2011
Time: 10:00-11:00 am (PST)
Location: Online
REGISTER HERE
PRESENTATION BY: Spencer Scheer, from the Scheer Law Group, LLP.
(Laws and rulings are changing monthly. More are on the way. Don’t get left behind).
Agenda Topics:
I. Foreclosure and Lender Liability Claims:
Lender Duties to Borrowers and … Continue reading

LIVE Webinar: May 18, 2011 @ 10:00-11:00 am (PST) Collecting the Deficiency Owing on Real Property Loans after Default, Sale, Foreclosure or Bankruptcy.

LIVE Webinar: May 18, 2011 @ 10:00-11:00 am (PST)
Event: Collecting the Deficiency Owing on Real Property Loans after Default, Sale, Foreclosure or Bankruptcy.
Date: May 18, 2011
Time: 10:00-11:00 am (PST)
Location: Online
REGISTER HERE
PRESENTATION BY: Spencer Scheer, from the Scheer Law Group, LLP.
Collecting the Deficiency Owing on Real Property Loans after Default, Sale, Foreclosure or Bankruptcy.
(From short sale … Continue reading

New Challenges facing Credit Unions during the foreclosure process.

North Los Angeles Chapter Dinner Meeting
Economic Outlook 2011
Event: New Challenges facing Credit Unions during the foreclosure process.
Date: April 19th 2011
Time: Registration and Networking at 6:00 PM Dinner at 6:30 PM
Location: Monterey Hill 3700 W. Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park, CA (323) 264-8400
REGISTER HERE
PRESENTATION BY: Spencer Scheer, from the Scheer Law Group, LLP.
Mr. Scheer will be … Continue reading

Deeds in Lieu, Short Sales and Selected Non-Judicial foreclosure Issues

Event: Deeds in Lieu, Short Sales and Selected Non-Judicial foreclosure Issues
Date: April 19, 2011
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Location: California Credit Union Collectors Counsel-LA. Chapter-Burbank CA
Registration: Call SLG 415-491-8900
Presentation By: Spencer Scheer, from the Scheer Law Group, LLP

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Marin County Bar Association
With over 650 members, it is the mission of the MCBA to involve, encourage and support bar association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.
Marin County Superior Court
Legal Resources for the Superior Court of California County of … Continue reading

THE TIMES…they are a -changing’. Navigating the Process of Loss Mitigation through Eviction

SLG/NAMG Seminar (Open to the Public)
Date: April 22, 2011
Time: 8:30-12:00 PM
Location: The Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 Powell Street, Emeryville CA 94608
Registration: No charge; however, there is limited seating available
REGISTER HERE
Presentation By: Spencer Scheer, from the Scheer Law Group, LLP.
Don’t miss this important event!! Co-sponsored by National Asset Management Group (a member of the Orange … Continue reading