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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

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.

What are zombie titles?

Apr 08, 2013 06:55 EDT Zombie titles occur after a homeowner defaults, but when a lender never follows through with the foreclosure. During this time, the borrower in default is still liable for the property, even though he or she no longer lives there and is not aware of the fact that he or she still owns it.

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.

Trouble With Vatican Bank Mirrors Woes in U.S.

Mar 18, 2013 15:56 EDT With a new spirit surrounding the country, amplified by a those willing to challenge Wall Street's 'Too big to Fail, Too Big to Jail,' reputation, will the new Pope or President Obama challenge these issues? The scandal and controversy that has recently marred the Vatican Bank has parallels to the scourge of lawlessness some critics say rules Wall Street institutions.

Politics of Foreclosure? The Wall Street Journal Needs a Reminder

Mar 21, 2012 16:59 EDT Over a year ago I felt compelled to call out the Wall Street Journal after a particular column really got under my skin. It’s time to call them out once more.

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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

Roy Oppenheim on Refinancing

Jun 14, 2012 11:40 EDT In an excerpt from his speech to the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations, foreclosure defense attorney and legal commentator Roy Oppenheim talks about the push to refinance and how it is essential to fixing our economy
Length  2:49

"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

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Documents

Deconstructing the Black Magic of Securitized Trusts

Oct 14, 2011 10:03 EDT This article will be published in Stetson Law Review’s Spring 2012 issue. In the article the attorneys analyze the continued failure of the banks to follow the rules, and how their fraudulent documentation involving millions of foreclosures opened the door on an even larger scandal regarding the improper securitization of “mortgage-backed” securities, that were never mortgage-backed.