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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.

Consolidated Credit and Oppenheim Law To Host Free Seminar For Underwater Homeowners

Oct 08, 2012 10:19 EDT Consolidated Credit is joining forces with Oppenheim Law, a nationally-recognized foreclosure defense law firm, to host a free seminar, “What To Do If I Am Underwater” on Saturday October 13th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Consolidated Credit’s Fort Lauderdale office.

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Governor, Foreclosure Bill Needs To Be Vetoed – Daily Business Review

May 23, 2013 19:36 EDT

Rare dispute within Florida Bar over quickie foreclosures

Apr 14, 2013 16:52 EDT A rare public brawl is escalating between members of the Florida Bar about HB 87 and SB 1666 and one of the organization’s most powerful sections over legislation aimed at speeding the state’s lengthy foreclosure process.

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.”

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Blog posts

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.

The State of Foreclosure: Same As It Ever Was, Same As It Ever Was

Nov 15, 2012 15:31 EST Florida remains on the top of the list for states with foreclosure activity, with a filing rate more than double the national average.

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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

Roy Oppenheim from the Trenches: The State of Real Estate

May 23, 2013 18:01 EDT In his “From the Trenches” video, real estate and foreclosure defense attorney Roy Oppenheim talks about the fact that it’s a seller’s market. When it comes to short sales, Oppenheim says it’s not unusual to see multiple offers.
Length  2:05

From the Trenches: The rocket docket makes a big comeback

May 23, 2013 15:36 EDT In his most recent “From the Trenches” video, foreclosure defense attorney Roy Oppenheim discusses the re-emergence of the so-called “rocket docket” with the Florida Supreme Court giving its blessing to a plan that allows for lawyers to serve as general magistrates to help push the hundreds of thousands pending foreclosures through the court system.
Length  2:25