LOGS Legal Group

ALABAMA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / FLORIDA / GEORGIA / ILLINOIS / INDIANA / KANSAS / KENTUCKY / LOUISIANA / MARYLAND / MINNESOTA / MISSISSIPPI / MISSOURI / NEW HAMPSHIRE / NEW JERSEY / NEW YORK / NORTH CAROLINA / OHIO / OKLAHOMA / PENNSYLVANIA / TENNESSEE / TEXAS / VIRGINIA // LOGS LEGAL GROUP

LOGS Legal Group specializes in protecting the interests of mortgage lenders throughout its 20+ state footprint. The regional partners have years of experience working with lenders to protect their delinquent mortgage assets. The firm is well-positioned in the default servicing field with experienced attorneys, a proactive management team, and a seasoned production staff.

LOGS Legal Group 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.

PRACTICE OVERVIEW

LOGS Legal Group 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. LOGS Legal Group is equipped to safeguard creditors' interests across a wide array of real and personal property matters.

Alabama Office
1878 Jeff Road NW, Ste "I"
Huntsville, AL 35806
(704) 333.8107
*Send mail and documents to Charlotte, NC office

DC Office
10021 Balls Ford Rd
Ste 200
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 449.5800

Florida Office
2424 N. Federal Hwy
Ste 360
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 998-6700

Georgia Office
211 Perimeter Center Pkwy, N.E.
Ste 300
Atlanta, GA 30346
(770) 220-2535

Illinois Office
2121 Waukegan Rd
Ste 301
Bannockburn, IL 60015
(847) 291-1717

Indiana Office
920 N. Shadeland Ave
Ste G-7A
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(513) 396-8100

Kansas Office
6811 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Ste 309
Overland Park, KS 66202
(913) 831-3000

Kentucky Office
401 S. 4th St
Ste 810
Louisville, KY 40202
(513) 396-8100

Louisiana Office
3510 N. Causeway Blvd
Ste 600
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 831-7726

Maryland Office
4601 Presidents Dr
Ste 255
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 731-8570

Minnesota Office
1715 Yankee Doodle Rd
Ste 210
Eagan, MN 55121
(952) 831-4060

Missouri Office
13801 Riverport Dr
Ste 502
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 770-2120

New Jersey Office
14000 Commerce Pkwy
Ste B
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 793-3080

New York Office
175 Mile Crossing Blvd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-9000

North Carolina Office
10130 Perimeter Pkwy
Ste 400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 333-8107

Ohio Office
4805 Montgomery Rd
Ste 320
Norwood, OH 45212
(513) 396-8100

Oklahoma Office
770 N.E. 63rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 848-1819

Pennsylvania Office
3600 Horizon Dr
Ste 150
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 278-6800

Tennessee Office
2000 Meridian Blvd
Ste 285
Franklin, TN 37067
(704) 333-8107

Texas Office
13105 Northwest Fwy
Ste 960
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 462-2565

Virginia Office
10021 Balls Ford Rd
Ste 200
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 449-5800

JOINED LOGS NETWORK

Local service, nationwide support.

LOGS established it's first office in 1971 and has since grown to include over 20 states, including the District of Colombia. LOGS Legal Group offers a comprehensive suite of creditors' rights legal practices and prides itself on attracting and retaining some of the industry's best legal and operational talent in its footprint. Meet our long-time legal and operational leaders below.

Christopher Phillips joined LOGS in 2008 as Managing Partner for Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate, LLP. Licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky, he has spent nearly 20 years specializing in Creditor Rights, Real Estate, Title Insurance, Real Estate Settlements, REO Representation and related Litigation. Christopher is an active member in the community and participates in several industry associations including MBA, ALFN and Legal League 100. Christopher received his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from University of Toledo in Toledo, OH.

Christopher Phillips, Esq. serves as the firm's Managing Partner. Click the photo for full biography.

Denise Elder, Esq. joined the Florida firm in 2006 as an Associate. In 2014, she joined the National Operations team, where she provided litigation and legal operations support to firms throughout the network and managed the replevin line of business. Ms. Elder has 14 years of experience in providing default management and related legal services.

Denise Elder, Esq. serves as the firm's Regional Partner - AL, GA, NC, TN, TX. Click the photo for full biography.

John DiCaro, Esq. joined the firm in 1992 and was named Managing Partner in 1996. Mr. DiCaro currently has 37 years of experience providing default management and related legal services.

John DiCaro, Esq. serves as the firm's Regional Partner - NY, NJ, PA. Click the photo for full biography.

Ronald Gaché serves as the firm’s Regional Partner. Mr. Gaché came to the firm in February 2011 after spending 23 years with the statewide law firm of Broad and Cassel. In his role as Managing Partner, Mr. Gaché is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s day to day practice. Mr. Gaché is a Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation Attorney and uses his experience to guide and direct the foreclosure, litigation and trial teams within the firm. He is also the firm’s point of contact for the Florida courts, in particular, the chief judges of the various circuits. In addition, Mr. Gaché oversees the firm’s compliance with its clients’ audit requirements, as well as the implementation of the firm’s overall practices and procedures.

Mr. Gaché received his BA, cum laude, from Washington & Lee University, and his JD from the University of Florida College of Law. He is AV® Rated by Martindale Hubbell and has consistently been listed as a “Florida Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics magazine, “Top Attorney” in Commercial Litigation by the South Florida Legal Guide and a “Florida Legal Elite” attorney in Business Law and Litigation. He has served on several Florida Bar committees and currently serves on a select committee of business litigation attorneys chosen by the Florida Supreme Court which recently completed drafting Florida’s first Standard Jury Instructions for Business and Contract Cases.

Ron Gaché, Esq. serves as the firm's Regional Partner - FL, LA, OK. Click the photo for full biography.

Matthew Murtland, Esq. joined the Ohio firm as an Associate in 2012 and was named Managing Attorney in 2020. He has over 8 years’ experience specializing in Creditor Rights Law in multiple states.

Matthew Murtland, Esq. serves as the firm's Regional Partner - IL, IN, KS, HY, MO, OH. Click the photo for full biography.

Melissa Porter, Esq. joined the firm in 2007 and has over 20 years of real estate experience. After acting as the supervising attorney for the firm's default practice for many years, Ms. Porter was named Partner in 2018 and now serves as the Regional Partner for DC, MD, MN, MS, and VA. Ms. Porter continues to supervise all aspects of the firm's default services practice on behalf of mortgage lenders and servicers throughout Minnesota. Ms. Porter is also a designated HUD Foreclosure Commissioner.

Melissa Porter, Esq. serves as the firm's Regional Partner -DC, MD, MN, MS, VA. Click the photo for full biography.

Operations

Kay Schinker has over 30 years of experience in the default industry. She has wide range of experience working in Senior positions for Mortgage Servicers, Outsourcers and Law firms. As Chief Operating Officer she is responsible for the oversight and strategic vision for our operations teams across our entire Network. She is data driven leader who sets the bar at excellence and paths her teams to continually take steps towards achieving it.

Kay Schinker serves as the firm's Chief Operations Officer. Click the photo for full biography.

Ilene Cooper serves as Senior Director of Foreclosure Operations. Ilene has nearly 30 years of experience in the legal and mortgage servicing industry and law firm administration. Ms. Cooper has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego, and a law degree from the University of San Diego.

Ilene Cooper serves as the firm's Vice President of Foreclosure Operations. Click the photo for full biography.

Andrea Thompson serves as Senior Director of Bankruptcy Operations. She has 25 years of experience in the legal and mortgage servicing industry and law firm administration. Andrea also spent several years with Freddie Mac’s Designated counsel program.

Andrea Thompson serves as the firm's Vice President of Bankruptcy Operations. Click the photo for full biography.

Donni Matthew joined LOGS over 25 years ago and has extensive experience in the legal and mortgage servicing industry, with a special focus on technology, integration, and client-facing communication.

Donni Matthew serves as the firm's Senior Director, National Support. Click the photo for full biography.

LOGS Legal Group, as a firm or through individual memberships, is an active member of national industry associations such as the American Legal & Financial Network, National Creditors Bar Association, and Mortgage Bankers Association. The firm is also an active member of local bar associations and related industry advocacy groups.

Connecting with our communities.

LOGS Legal Group has a longstanding tradition of supporting local charities and good works throughout the firm's footprint. From food, coat, and book drives to supporting local non-profits with donations of time, funds, and volunteerism, LOGS Legal Group is a proud supporter of its non-profit partners nationwide. The firm also supports the Gerald & Olivia Shapiro Family Foundation.

FOUNDATION

When looking for local representation in Alabama, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia, choose LOGS Legal Group, part of the LOGS Legal Network. With physical offices in each state, LOGS Legal Group 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 30+ 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.

ON-BOARD LOGS

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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​PRACTICE OVERVIEW

Local service, nationwide support.

Operations

Connecting with our communities.

PRACTICE OVERVIEW