CONNECTICUT / MAINE / MASSACHUSETTS / NEW HAMPSHIRE / RHODE ISLAND / VERMONT // KORDE & ASSOCIATES
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KORDE & ASSOCIATES represents national mortgage lenders, loan servicers, and creditors in default-related matters throughout New England, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The firm is led by an experienced management team and skilled attorneys who are dedicated to efficiently producing high-quality work within client-specific timelines and guidelines. The firm's practice extends beyond routine matters as a result of its long history and reputation in the industry.
Korde & Associates is committed to a culture of excellence and integrity, dedicated to utilizing efficient and effective operational tools to ensure best-in-class performance and reliable results. Decades of legal expertise and practical experience combined with the implementation of technology-forward solutions allows the firm to properly manage continuous change while meeting and exceeding client standards and expectations.
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PRACTICE OVERVIEW
Korde & Associates is a full-service financial services law firm offering a comprehensive suite of creditors' rights practice areas which include residential and commercial bankruptcy, eviction, foreclosure, litigation and appellate practice, general real estate law, and transactional services, as well as title and title clearance law. Korde & Associates is equipped to safeguard creditors' interests across a wide array of real and personal property matters.
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Connecticut Office
5 Shaw’s Cove Suite 201 New London, CT 06320 (860) 969-0400 |
Maine Office
707 Sable Oaks Drive Suite 250 South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 775-6223 |
Massachusetts Office
900 Chelmsford Street Suite 3102 Lowell, MA 01851 (978) 256-1500 |
Vermont Office
PO Box 872 5527 Main Street Waitsfield, VT 05673 (978) 256-1500 |
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JOINED LOGS NETWORK
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Local service, nationwide support.Korde & Associates was established in 1989 by Margaret Korde and over the last 30 years, the firm continues to be committed to its founder’s mission: operating with the highest degree of integrity, engaging in effective and honest communication, and working hard to provide exceptional services to our clients. Joining the LOGS Network in 2007 was a natural fit as the core values of the LOGS Network are aligned with those of the firm. Korde & Associates offers a comprehensive suite of default and creditors' rights legal practices and prides itself on attracting and retaining some of the industry's best legal and operational talent. Meet our long-time legal and operational leaders below.
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Since 2002, Sanjit S. Korde, Margaret Korde’s son, has been leading the firm through expansion and regionalization of its practice throughout New England as the firm’s largest shareholder. He has a strong general civil litigation background having worked in the commercial litigation department of a large Boston law firm prior to assuming the management role of the firm. He oversees the financial management and decision-making, in addition to long-term strategic planning, client development, and creating an overall vision for success for the firm. Mr. Korde is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Mr. Korde is a graduate of Swarthmore College and Northeastern School of Law. Sanjit S. Korde is one of the firm's partners. Click the photo for full biography.
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Julie A. Ranieri joined the firm in 2003 and became a partner in 2014. She has over fifteen years of experience representing institutional mortgage lenders and servicers in residential foreclosures, bankruptcy proceedings, evictions, and general civil and title curative litigation matters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Ms. Ranieri currently manages the daily operations and business activities of the Firm, assisting with business development and client relations. She leads and motivates her team to achieve results that are consistent with the overall strategy and mission of the firm. Ms. Ranieri has been a member of the Massachusetts Local Bankruptcy Rules Committee for over six years and also serves on the Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court’s Pro Bono Legal Services Committee. She has been a contributing lecturer and author for the American Bankruptcy Institute, American Legal & Financial Network, Boston Bar Association, and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. discussing consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure related issues. Ms. Ranieri is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, New York State, New Hampshire, and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Ms. Ranieri is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Suffolk University Law School, cum laude. Julie A. Ranieri serves as the firm's Managing Partner. Click the photo for full biography.
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John McNicholas joined Korde & Associates in 2008 and became a partner of the firm in 2014. He has over twenty-five years of experience representing institutional lenders and national, mortgage-loan servicers in judicial and non-judicial foreclosure actions, evictions, bankruptcy proceedings, title-clearance and litigation defense. He regularly represents lenders and loan servicers in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island in a variety of litigated matters. Mr. McNicholas is a member of the Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Wisconsin State Bars. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. McNicholas recently concluded a five-year rotation on the Local Bankruptcy Rules Committee for the District of Massachusetts. He has served on several professional development panels sponsored by the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., the Boston Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute concerning foreclosure and bankruptcy related topics. His recent articles include Rhode Island’s Experiment with Loss Mitigation –A Creditor’s Quagmire, Mortgage Modifications or Surrender: Are They Getting Clients Relief?, AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE NORTHEAST BANKR. CONF 490 (2011) and The Shifting Fortunes of Recovering Attorney’s Fees in Contract and General Civil Litigation, 2016 No. 11 Norton Bankr. L. Adviser. Mr. McNicholas is a graduate of Tufts University, cum laude and Marquette University Law School. John S. McNicholas is one of the firm's partners. Click the photo for full biography.
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Susan W. Cody joined Korde & Associates, P.C. in February 2007 and became a partner in 2014. Ms. Cody’s practice concentrates on the representation of institutional lenders and she has extensive experience in foreclosures, bankruptcy, evictions and closings including REO sales and title for Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Prior to joining Korde & Associates, P.C. Ms. Cody served as the managing attorney for Shapiro & Kreisman in Massachusetts. She is a designated HUD Foreclosure Commissioner for single-family and multifamily properties, including commercial properties. Ms. Cody is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1988), the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts (1989), New Hampshire (2000), the U.S. District Court in New Hampshire (2000) and Rhode Island (1999), and the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island (2000). Ms. Cody is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts/Boston [BA 1983] and Suffolk University Law School [JD 1988]. Susan W. Cody is one of the firm's partners. Click the photo for full biography.
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Erika joined the Firm in 2019 as an associate and has been the Firm’s Managing New England Foreclosure Attorney for the last two years. In this position she oversees the Firm’s foreclosure operations across its New England states and manages the Firm’s foreclosure attorneys. She also currently serves as the Firm’s compliance counsel. As a partner, Erika will continue with her work and responsibilities associated with these roles and will become a member of the Firm’s executive management team. Erika has over 15 years of mortgage default-related experience in our New England jurisdictions, and she is currently admitted to practice in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Prior to joining Korde, she worked for two competitor default firms in Massachusetts and served in a managing attorney capacity. She also has an extensive title and title curative background having worked for three years as senior claims counsel for a nationwide title underwriter. Erika has been a lecturer and author for the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. discussing residential foreclosures, title issues, and other default industry related topics. Erika Hoover is one of the firm's partners. Click the photo for full biography.
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Jeremy S. Lipford, Director of New England Operations, began his career with the LOGS Network in 1997 overseeing operations in Tennessee and Arkansas. He joined the New England firm of Korde & Associates, P.C. in 2015 with extensive experience and knowledge of the default industry. As a results-driven, senior level operations leader, Mr. Lipford is a creative problem solver. He is skilled in employee development and engagement, metrics-based management, and development and implementation of process efficiencies and automation. Jeremy also focuses on business development and maintaining relationships with the firm’s diverse client base while overseeing the firm’s physical operations located in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont. Jeremy S. Lipford serves as the firm's Director of Operations. Click the photo for full biography.
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Korde & Associates is proud to be a majority minority/woman-owned enterprise. The firm and its attorneys are active members of various local bar associations and related industry groups. In addition, the firm has had an attorney presence on the Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court Local Rules Committee for over 15 years.
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Connecting with our communities.Korde & Associates is a consistent supporter of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, making regular donations of food and funds throughout the year that benefit the local community. In addition, firm employees frequently participate in the Annual Miles for Meals 5K Road Race & Walk to raise money for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank for which the firm sponsors participation. The firm also participates in annual Toys for Tots collections, sponsors several Adopt-A-Family programs during the holidays, and regularly contributes to employee charitable events and fundraisers that have benefited the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, the Jimmy Fund, the American Cancer Society, and the American Red Cross.
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When looking for local representation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, choose Korde & Associates, part of the LOGS Legal Network. With physical offices in New London, CT, Lowell, MA, South Portland, ME, and Waitsfield, VT, Korde & Associates offers the local staffing and legal expertise throughout multiple states to handle your local legal needs.
Supported by an experienced and tenured executive team, best-in-industry technology, and an unmatched integrated compliance system, LOGS Legal Group LLP, along with Korde & Associates, and Janeway Law Firm, serves 32 states and the District of Columbia. On-boarding 30+ states with cohesive operations, complementary practices, and common technology has never been easier. In fact, if you're looking for uncommon results, it's a single click away. |
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A portion of our practice involves the collection of debts. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised this office may be attempting to collect a debt against you and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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