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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Lynnwood, Wa

Review, investigate, and solve real estate title issues, and assess and decide as to insurability of title based on policy, precedent, and applicable laws. Analyze pertinent legal and insurance documents. Teach courses on real estate title issues and legal updates. Participates in business development activities to maintain existing clients and acquire new clients.Underwrite and research title policies, in accordance with internal and external policies and regulations.

Greater Seattle Area

Represent financial institutions and related entities, including mortgage servicers, banks and credit unions, in litigation, bankruptcy, and related civil matters Litigate claims related to RESPA, TILA, Consumer Protection Act, RICO, Deed of Trust Act, Rescission, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, etc.,Appeals Court Decisions: Seawind Homeowner’s Association v. Romano, 2017 Wash. App. LEXIS 2747 *; 2017 WL 6003552 (2017); Deutsche Bank Nat'l Tr. Co. v. Schlepp, 196 Wn. App. 1006, 2016 Wash.App. LEXIS 2390 (2016)Argue motions in state and federal court throughout Washington; interact with opposing counsel and clients on a regular basisRepresent financial institutions in mediationsPrepare title claims and coordinate with title companies on claims and title issues

Oversee active insurance claims caseload and litigation in eight states and Guam – includes broad range of litigation in real estate, subrogation, insurance defense, and bankruptcy etc. Utilize research and analysis to avoid insurance exposure beyond basic risk Investigate, analyze, evaluate and dispose of claims to satisfaction of insured and company Prepare briefs regarding claims, legal analysis, resolution options, and settlement Negotiate and execute settlement and release agreements Ensure compliance with applicable state insurance statutes and codes Review voluminous documents produced in discovery

Associate in the Commercial Litigation and Banking and Debtor/Creditor Rights Group Significant motion practice in bankruptcy and state courts and in all aspects of litigation and discovery apart from trial, including depositions, trial briefs, etc. Associate in Metropolitan Mortgage & Sec. Co. bankruptcy case: intimately involved in one of largest securities bankruptcy cases in Washington history Published Decision: Metropolitan Mortgage & Sec. Co, Inc. v. Cauvel, 325 B.R. 851 (Bankr. E.D. Wash. 2005), involving over $20 million in D&O and E&O policy proceeds; also involved in interpleader action in District Court involving allocation of D&O policy proceeds Attended mediations in other class action, fraud, surety, and lien priority dispute cases Summer associate in 2001 and part-time clerk throughout third year of law school

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General