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Press Releases

Senate passes bill speeding up foreclosure process

May 07, 2013 05:10 EDT

Bill to fast track foreclosures has sparked a rare internal Florida Bar fight

Mar 30, 2013 14:15 EDT Bill to fast track foreclosures has sparked a rare internal Florida "Bar" fight. Members of opposing committees disagree over proposed fast track foreclosure Bills (HB 87 and SB 1666) because there are those that defend homeowners in foreclosure and those that do not.

Head Back-To-School With Roy Oppenheim’s Video Blogs on Real Estate and Foreclosure Defense

Sep 06, 2012 08:00 EDT Florida Real Estate Attorney offers homeowners the educational tools they need through his YouTube video channel.

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News

South Florida - Keeping Your Place In Paradise Just Got Trickier

Mar 15, 2013 18:35 EDT With that comes property. Property that was the hub of the investment world from 2003 through 2007, in which just about everyone felt that they could secure their place in the sun. Investors, as attorney Roy Oppenheim summarizes, “were buying two, three and four at a time. There was overindulgence and a big supply of funds — banks were lending too much.”

Beware, the re-advent of the 'Rocket Docket' is Back... only this time, it's Faster.

Mar 15, 2013 16:17 EDT The following article has been republished from The Daily Business Review for the South Florida Law Blog. In this article, Roy Oppenheim, expert legal foreclosure defense attorney predicts lenders will benefit in 95 percent of cases, "But it will all come down to who's prepared for trial on the fateful day." "You will get asymmetrical results. It's like roulette."

Nation’s largest banks in settlement to pay $8.5B in mortgage assistance -- South Florida Business Journal

Jan 07, 2013 14:15 EST Weston attorney Roy Oppenheim, who specializes in foreclosure defense, said the IFR panels weren’t truly independent because the banks hired and paid the reviewers, who often didn’t have much experience.

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Blog posts

As the space race slows, the race to break up America’s biggest banks gains speed

May 17, 2013 18:15 EDT Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's rendition of David Bowie's Ground Control to Major Tom from the International Space Station has gained the space program a whole new group of fans. What does his adventurous spirit have to do with the financial sector? Read on.

Florida Foreclosure legislation invites bank fraud

Mar 25, 2013 05:50 EDT Florida proposed legislation - HB 87 and SB 1666 - which backers claim will clear the backlog of foreclosure cases in Florida instead invites bank fraud and creates more problems by putting speed ahead of justice.

Nov 19, 2012 10:44 EST With the Thanksgiving holiday almost upon us, I hope you’ll allow me to share a few quick thoughts.

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Senior Partner Roy Oppenheim

Mar 05, 2012 14:59 EST From Wall Street to Main Street, Roy Oppenheim is a successful serial entrepreneur and attorney focusing on Florida foreclosure defense, real estate, loss mitigation and Internet ventures. He founded Oppenheim Law in 1989 with his wife Ellen Pilelsky and uniquely positions the Florida foreclosure law firm as one of Florida’s leading boutique law firms in Weston, Florida.

Videos

[Special Report] Florida Foreclosure New Legislation Invites Further Bank Fraud - HB 87:SB 1666

Mar 24, 2013 19:04 EDT Florida proposed foreclosure legislation which backers claim will clear the backlog of foreclosure cases in Florida instead invites bank fraud.
Length  3:58

"Foreclosure Crisis Update" Roy Oppenheim Addresses Homeowners at COBWRA Meeting

Jun 07, 2012 10:32 EDT Foreclosure Defense Attorney and Legal Commentator Roy Oppenheim speaks to over 70 homeowners and HOA officials at a meeting of the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations. Roy was a featured speaker along with Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller Sharon Bock. Oppenheim addresses the current state of the housing crisis in Palm Beach County and the state of Florida.
Length  20:49