MICPEL and the MSBA Sections of Business Law and Real Property, Planning & Zoning;
and the Maryland State Bar Association Committee on Consumer Bankruptcy
in cooperation with the University of Maryland School of Law
and the University of Baltimore School of Law Present:

 

Maryland Foreclosures

Course #04-7058

 

Click here for a printable order form 
Please fill out the form completely and fax it to MICPEL at 410.659.0647.

 

6.5 HrS CLE

 

Wednesday, April 28, 2004

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

University of Maryland Shady Grove

Rockville

 

Wednesday, May 5, 2004

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

University of Baltimore School of Law

Baltimore

 

Wednesday, May 12, 2004

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Comfort Inn

Easton

 

What you will learn and why you should attend . . .
   
Despite the economic recovery, real estate foreclosures continue unabated.  While most of the recently revised procedures for handling a foreclosure are straightforward, these procedures must be strictly followed.  Is is critical for attorneys representing both mortgagors and mortgagees, as well as other creditors, to thoroughly understand the steps required, the impact of bankruptcy proceedings, and the consequences and priorities when procedures are not properly followed.

    This seminar will go step-by-step through the foreclosure process.  The presenters will point out pitfalls and problems to avoid, as well as strategies and techniques to consider, in every step of both residential and commercial foreclosure cases.  Registrants have an opportunity to purchase the new 4th edition of Maryland's leading foreclosure practice manual, Gordon on Maryland Foreclosures, at a 50% discount off the regular price.  With more than 1500 pages of narrative text, citations to case and statutory authorities, sample pleadings and practice forms, Gordon on Maryland Foreclosures 4th Edition is THE essential, exhaustive guide to every aspect of foreclosure.

    The outstanding faculty for this seminar includes: Judge Stephen Derby and Judge Duncan Keir of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland; Michael Hartz of the IRS's Technical Support Office in Baltimore; and Andrew W. Dyer, Esq. of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County.  You will want to hear their authoritative perspectives on how to properly handle foreclosures cases.  You will also receive invaluable practice tips and proven, effective advice from respected, experienced attorneys: Cliff Blondes; Jeffrey Fisher; David Fishman; Kenneth MacFadyen; Roger Schlossberg; and Alexander Gordon, the author of Gordon on Maryland Foreclosures 4th Edition.

 

Faculty

 

Cliff M. Blondes, Esq.

Rockville

 

The Honorable E. Stephen Derby

United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland

Baltimore

(presenting in Baltimore and Easton)

 

Andrew W. Dyer, Esq.

Auditor

Circuit Court for Prince George's County

 

Jeffrey B. Fisher, Esq.
The Fisher Law Group, PLLC
Upper Marlboro

(presenting in Rockville and Easton)

 

David H. Fishman, Esq.

Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, L.L.C.

Baltimore

 

The Honorable Duncan W. Keir

United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland

Greenbelt

(presenting in Rockville)

 

Michael Hartz

United States Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Technical Support Group

Baltimore 

 

Kenneth J MacFadyen, Esq.

Friedman & MacFadyen, P.A.
Baltimore

 

Roger Schlossberg, Esq.

Hagerstown

 

Alexander Gordon, IV, Esq., CPA

Program Chair

Law Offices of Alexander Gordon, IV

Easton

 

Topics to be covered include . . .

 

DRAFTING TIPS: CHECKLIST FOR THE PRUDENT DRAFTER
Asset to Decree/Power of Sale

Purchase Money Mortgage

Right to Pre-pay

Fees & Commissions

Acceleration

Leasehold Mortgages

Technical Requirements

Usury

Integration of Loan Documents


REPRESENTING THE LENDER
Trustee's Preliminary Steps to Minimize Costs
Review of Title
Advertising: The Pizza Case; White v. Simard: The emerging doctrines - opportunity and obligations
Notice & Cure Issues
Hiring the Auctioneer: Buy-ins, Brokering ad commissions, Baltimore City Circuit Court Administrative Orders
 

REPRESENTING THE BORROWER
Bankruptcy, Injunctions, Objections to Ratification, Military Service Issues
Purchase-money Mortgage Workouts; Remaining Issues with HUD Assignment Program
Consumer Defenses to Mortgage Loans
Stand-Still Agreements
Deed in Lieu
 

IMPACT OF BANKRUPTCY ON THE UNDERSECURED & OVERSECURED CREDITOR:

MAJOR CONCERNS & POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Cash Collateral & Rents
Lift Stay: Electronic Filing, Picking a Date, Uncontested Orders, New Electronic Forms
Timing Issues
Adequate Protection Issues
Durrett's Demise
When Bankruptcy Does No Good
 

SPECIAL PROBLEMS
Corrections of Advertisements
Casualty Risks & Insurance
Code Violations
Clogging the Equity of Redemption
Federal Tax Lien Notice Requirements:

Craft, and progeny, Greathouse: the future of TBE exemption in Maryland
Injunctions & Stays
Pending legislation to double exemptions
 

THE FORECLOSURE SALE
Local Customs
Role of Trustee/Auctioneer
Special Problems - RTC, IRS, SBA  Redemption Rights
Announcements
Second Mortgage Sales
 

FOLLOWING THE SALE
Exceptions Worth Pursuing
Procedures for & Problems of Obtaining Possession
Liabilities of Purchaser
Reference to the Auditor
Risk of Loss & Insurance
Title Issues & Recordation Costs
Settlement & Document Preparation

COMMERICAL FORECLOSURES
Environmental Issues - New Federal & State Statutes Protecting Lenders
Collecting Rents
Appointment of Receiver
Securing Nominal Bonds
Rights of Tenants: Commercial v. Residential, Problems with Deposits
Sale Subject to Leases
Security Deposits

 

Tuition for Program and Your Copy of Gordon on Maryland Foreclosures, 4th Edition

MSBA Young Lawyers Section Members: $279

MSBA Section of Real Property, Planning & Zoning or Section of Business Law or Committee on Consumer Bankruptcy Members: $279

MSBA Members: $299

All Others: $329

MICPEL Passport Holders: $99

Video Replay: $279

PA MCLE Credit Fee: $14

 

Tuition for Program ONLY:

MSBA Young Lawyers Section Members: $179

MSBA Section of Real Property, Planning & Zoning or Section of Business Law or Committee on Consumer Bankruptcy Members: $179

MSBA Members: $199

All Others: $229

MICPEL Passport Holders: $0

Video Replay: $179

PA MCLE Credit Fee: $14
 

Note: Attendees who seek MCLE credit are required by most jurisdictions to obtain written materials.

 

Video Replays

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. all locations

 

June 11, 2004; Baltimore

July 23, 2004; Rockville

August 13, 2004; Salisbury

August 27, 2004; Hagerstown

September 2, 2004; Baltimore

September 17, 2004; Rockville

 

Click here for a printable order form 
Please fill out the form completely and fax it to MICPEL at 410.659.0647.

 

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