OHIO / INDIANA / KENTUCKY // SHAPIRO, VAN ESS, PHILLIPS & BARRAGATE /// LOGS LEGAL NETWORK
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SHAPIRO, VAN ESS, PHILLIPS & BARRAGATE provides high quality, efficient, and comprehensive client service while maintaining superior timeline management and compliance standards. The firm began operations in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky in 2008. With over 100 years of combined default experience, we are well versed to handle all aspects of default servicing including any challenges presented by the always-evolving landscape.
Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate 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
Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate 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. Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate is equipped to safeguard creditors' interests across a wide array of real and personal property matters.
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Indiana Office
920 N. Shadeland Ave Suite G-7A Indianapolis, IN 40202 (513) 396-8100 |
Kentucky Office
401 S. 4th Street Suite 810 Louisville, KY 40202 (513) 396-8100 |
Ohio Office
4805 Montgomery Road Suite 320 Norwood, OH 45212 (513) 396-8100 |
FORECLOSURE
Decades of experience providing a full range of state-wide creditor representation in all aspects of foreclosure for consumer lending and loan servicing clients for both residential and commercial properties.
Robust and continuously developed technology solutions provide the adaptability and flexibility required to promptly adjust to legal, regulatory or best practice developments, as well as the ebb and flow of processing demands, without compromising quality or compliance standards. Analytical tools provide insight into data metrics at every level of operations to ensure quality, manage variations from standard operating procedures and meeting or exceeding client standards and expectations in the handling of routine foreclosure matters.
Skilled and tenured individuals are engaged at each step along the process, from the intake of a new matter to title review through to the foreclosure sale and all post-sale matters, as well as preserving and pursuing deficiency judgments, when requested.
The firm is adept at representing clients at hearings involving governmental ordinance violations that often accompany bank-owned properties, including negotiating with local authorities to protect the collateral.
Robust and continuously developed technology solutions provide the adaptability and flexibility required to promptly adjust to legal, regulatory or best practice developments, as well as the ebb and flow of processing demands, without compromising quality or compliance standards. Analytical tools provide insight into data metrics at every level of operations to ensure quality, manage variations from standard operating procedures and meeting or exceeding client standards and expectations in the handling of routine foreclosure matters.
Skilled and tenured individuals are engaged at each step along the process, from the intake of a new matter to title review through to the foreclosure sale and all post-sale matters, as well as preserving and pursuing deficiency judgments, when requested.
The firm is adept at representing clients at hearings involving governmental ordinance violations that often accompany bank-owned properties, including negotiating with local authorities to protect the collateral.
BANKRUPTCY
Experienced in all aspects of protecting creditors’ rights in bankruptcy, including Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13, as well as associated adversary proceedings. Bankruptcy services include a review of the initial petition and all accompanying schedules; a full review of all related bankruptcy cases, including out of state filings, to determine their effect on the pending filing; appearance at Section 341 meetings, where applicable; preparation of proofs of claim and defending objections thereto; preparation and argument of motions for relief and/or motions for adequate protection; review and drafting of plan objections; review of Chapter 11 disclosure statements; and preparation of notice of payment changes and post-petition fee notices. Our bankruptcy group also handles contested matters, including but not limited to, motions to sell, standing challenges, response to final cure notices, reaffirmation agreements, as well as all types of bankruptcy appeals. The firm also represents creditors in consumer bankruptcy filings involving their automobiles.
COMMERCIAL LOAN SERVICES
Although most of the firm’s foreclosure practice includes recovering our clients’ secured residential properties, the firm also handles non-residential foreclosure matters and effectively and efficiently handles consumer collection matters involving obtaining possession of vehicles, equipment and other secured collateral.
EVICTION
Qualified attorneys are well-versed in providing legal representation in all aspects of possessory actions on a state-wide basis and in compliance with continuously evolving state and federal laws and regulations. Practiced attorneys obtain possession in conjunction with or independent of foreclosure representation and in ancillary actions to assist mortgage lenders in expediting the return of possession of the foreclosed property following the recovery of that asset in a foreclosure action.
Services also include representation in more traditional landlord-tenant settings, including evictions on both residential and commercial rental properties, as well as actions in ejectment. The firm offers attendance at hearings on and resolving any defensive motions brought by the former owner or occupants state-wide. The firm has vast experience and strong working relationships with local agents to determine the status of the occupants in the property.
Services also include representation in more traditional landlord-tenant settings, including evictions on both residential and commercial rental properties, as well as actions in ejectment. The firm offers attendance at hearings on and resolving any defensive motions brought by the former owner or occupants state-wide. The firm has vast experience and strong working relationships with local agents to determine the status of the occupants in the property.
LITIGATION AND APPELLATE PRACTICE
Highly skilled and experienced representation in all substantive areas of real estate and creditors’ rights in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Proven results in handling discovery, depositions, and case dispositive motions and contested foreclosure trials throughout the entire state.
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
The firm’s title company serves as qualified title agents for several major title underwriters with decades of practical experience handling residential real estate closings, including title issue resolution, preparing closing documents, and facilitating settlement on time and compliant with contract terms, as well as agency standards. A diverse team of highly qualified professionals deliver a high degree of care and quality demanded to provide peace of mind and a stress-free experience.
TITLE CLEARANCE
Experienced attorneys and legal assistants conduct title curative alternatives and title claim administration. Proven results in effectively identifying and resolving a myriad of title defects and impediments, including legal description errors, breaks in the chain of title, unreleased liens, mobile home title conversion, homeowner association liens, delinquent taxes, code violations, and more. Qualified specialists ensure complete and timely title policy preparation and submission of final title processing for HUD and VA insured loans, as well as title insurance for REO properties resulting in successful conveyance without exceptions to title.
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JOINED LOGS NETWORK
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Local service, nationwide support.Since 2008, LOGS has maintained a law firm presence in the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Today, Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate has physical locations in Indianapolis, IN, Louisville, KY, and Norwood, OH and is a market leader in its footprint. Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate offers the tri-state area 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.
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David Van Ess, Esq. is the Managing Partner of Shapiro & Van Ess, LLC as well as a partner in the law firms of Shapiro, Van Ess & Sherman, LLP in Arizona and California and Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky Additionally, Mr. Van Ess has direct responsibility for the Midwest Regional Operations Center consisting of Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC in Illinois, Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC in both Kansas and Missouri and Shapiro & Van Ess, LLC in Wisconsin. Mr. Van Ess also held the position of Chief Operating Officer for the LOGS Network working directly with all network law firms and the national operations team providing guidance for various legal, compliance, regulatory issues as well as input into the overall company strategy. Mr. Van Ess had previous experience with LOGS as the former LOGS Attorney Liaison for Fleet Mortgage, now JP Morgan Chase, where he was responsible for directing and ensuring regulatory compliance of the attorney network with government, investor, and insurer requirements. He assisted in the resolution of litigated cases involving RESPA, TILA, FDCPA and state and federal law issues directly from the Fleet Mortgage location. Mr. Van Ess holds a Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Marquette University David A. Van Ess, Esq. serves as one of the firm's Managing Partners. Click the photo for full biography.
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Phillip Barragate, Esq. joined the firm as Partner at the firm's inception in 2008 and has been responsible for managing the firm since that time. Mr. Barragate has over 26 years of experience providing default management and related legal services. Phillip Barragate, Esq. serves as one of the firm's Managing Partners. Click the photo for full biography.
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Mathew Murtland, Esq. joined Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate, LLP in 2012 as an Associate. Licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky, Mr. Murtland has spent over 8 years specializing in Creditor Rights Law. Mr. Murtland is an active member of several legal associations including the Kentucky Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association, and the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (NACTT). Mr. Murtland received his Juris Doctor degree from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law. He earned his B.A. with Honors in English from the University of Mount St. Joseph. Mathew Murtland, Esq. serves as the firm's Managing Attorney. Click the photo for full biography.
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Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate, as a firm or through individual memberships, is an active member of national, industry associations such as the American Legal & Financial Network, Legal League 100, Mortgage Bankers Association, and National Creditors Bar Association. The firm is also an active member of local bar associations and related industry advocacy groups.
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Connecting with our communities.Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate as a firm as well as through individual employees, regularly donates time, money, and other resources to a variety of causes. Specifically, the firm holds an annual food drive for families in need around the holidays. The firm provides financial support for the Hunger Network and Vocational Guidance Services, which trains and employs people with disabilities. The firm also supports the Gerald & Olivia Shapiro Family Foundation.
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When looking for local representation in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, choose Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate. With physical offices in Indianapolis, IN, Louisville, KY, and Norwood, OH, Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate offers the local staffing and legal expertise throughout its footprint to handle your local legal needs. On-boarding 32 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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