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    foreclosure defense

    Throwing some paper at the court.to cause a delay is NOT what we do. We take the loan and the foreclosure case apart, piece by piece. We analyze each case independently and prepare a strategy that is consistent with the client’s objectives. Litigation often becomes necessary to prevent or rescind...(Learn More)

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    litigation

    As any business entity grows, complex legal issues can become inevitable. At Compliance Counsel, we often work aggressively to help our clients avoid litigation – as our ultimate goal is to advance their interests. However, when litigation is imminent and becomes the only option for...(Learn More)

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    LICENSING

    Compliance Counsel provides a broad range of licensing services to mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, consumer finance firms, loan originators, collection agencies and other non-depository financial institutions. Whether a client is looking to identify prospective target licenses or needs...(Learn More)

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    regulatory compliance

    Regulatory Compliance remains an integral part of our practice. We continue to advise community banks and mortgage lenders and brokers on all aspects of federal and state compliance matters, including usury laws and fee...(Learn More)

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    Deficiency Judgments

    When a property has been foreclosed upon or is pre-foreclosure and underwater, lenders seek to collect the outstanding debt by filing suit.on the deficiency. At Compliance Counsel we have the experience and knowledge to successfully negotiate reduced settlements on outstanding loan deficiencies...(Learn More)

About Us

Compliance Counsel is a nationally respected legal and regulatory firm successfully representing institutions and consumers in foreclosure defense, litigation, licensing, regulatory compliance, transactional and deficiency judgment. We strive to set ourselves apart from other law firms by offering experienced, cost-effective legal support and going above and beyond to protect the rights of our clients... (Learn More) image

client cases

An 87 year-old homeowner came to our firm for help after she was foreclosed upon. She lived in her home for over thirty years and after a long and exhausting loan modification process, she was promised a modification. Her mortgage servicer gave her only a few days to return the signed modification but, given the February snow storm, she was unable to return the agreement in the time demanded. The lender foreclosed on her home... (Learn More) image

RECENT NEWS & EVENTS

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      It appears that some lenders finally understand the plights of homeowners and how… (Learn More) image

  • Major Foreclosure Case in Massachusetts Provides Some Relief to Homeowners

    On Friday, January 7th, Massachusetts’ highest court struck down two foreclosure sales where banks… (Learn More) image

  • Join Dena M. Roudybush on WMAL 630 “The Mortgage Crisis Update”

    The mortgage banking industry is under intense fire for mishandling the tidal wave of… (Learn More) image

  • MERS and the Faulty Foreclosure System

    Our WMAL morning news show, “The Mortgage Crisis Update“, is attracting a lot more… (Learn More) image

  • Dena M. Roudybush Selected for “Advocacy Efforts for Frank-Dodd Implementation” Task Force

    In October 2010, Dena M. Roudybush was selected to serve on the Mortgage Banker’s… (Learn More) image

  • Bank of America Suspends Foreclosure in All 50 States: Business as Usual?

    The diligent efforts of firms such as ours are finally making a difference.  Recently,… (Learn More) image