NEW JERSEY / PENNSYLVANIA // SHAPIRO & DENARDO /// LOGS LEGAL NETWORK //// CONTACT THE FIRM
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SHAPIRO & DENARDO specializes in protecting the interests of mortgage lenders and other creditors throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. The firm began operations in Pennsylvania in 1991 and expanded to New Jersey in 2012. With decades of combined default experience, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients in this always evolving landscape of default servicing.
Shapiro & DeNardo 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 & DeNardo is a full-service financial services law firm offering a comprehensive suite of general business and creditors' rights practices which include residential and commercial bankruptcy, eviction, foreclosure, litigation and appellate practice, general real estate law and transactional services, and title, title curative, and title clearance law. Shapiro & DeNardo is equipped to safeguard creditors' interests across a wide array of real and personal property matters.
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Pennsylvania Office
3600 Horizon Dr Suite 150 King of Prussia, PA 19406 (610) 278-6800 |
New Jersey Office
1400 Commerce Pkwy Suite B Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (856) 793-3080 |
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 any out-of-state bankruptcy cases to determine their effect on the pending filing; appearance at Section 341 meetings; preparation of proofs of claim and defending objections thereto; preparation and argument of motions for relief and/or motions for adequate protection; drafting plan objections; review of Chapter 11 disclosure statements; preparation of supplemental notice of payment changes; preparation of motions to value or determine secured status of liens; and all types of bankruptcy appeals. The firm also represents creditors in consumer bankruptcy filings involving their automobiles.
COMMERCIAL LOAN SERVICES
Effective and efficient handling of consumer collection matters involving obtaining possession of automobiles, manufactured housing, heavy equipment and other secured collateral.
Commercial Loan Default Services
Although most of the firm’s foreclosure practice includes recovering our clients’ secured residential properties, the firm is also extremely adept at foreclosing liens on our clients’ commercial properties. Our litigation group has foreclosed liens on our clients’ multi-family, shopping center and other non-residential properties throughout Arizona, the firm also effectively and efficiently handles consumer collection matters involving obtaining possession of automobiles, manufactured housing, heavy equipment and other secured collateral.
Commercial Loan Default Services
Although most of the firm’s foreclosure practice includes recovering our clients’ secured residential properties, the firm is also extremely adept at foreclosing liens on our clients’ commercial properties. Our litigation group has foreclosed liens on our clients’ multi-family, shopping center and other non-residential properties throughout Arizona, the firm also effectively and efficiently handles consumer collection matters involving obtaining possession of automobiles, manufactured housing, heavy 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, case dispositive motions and contested foreclosure trials throughout the entire state. The firm also has significant expertise in handling general commercial litigation matters, including those considered both routine and more complex, as well as all aspects of title curative claims.
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
In compliance with ALTA Best Practices, services include a wide range of title services provided by real property title professionals with unmatched knowledge and expertise earned through decades of concentrated experience in Real Property Law and Creditors' Rights legal representation.
Services include title searching and examination, 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 title chain, 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, and title insurance for REO properties resulting in successful conveyance without exceptions to title.
Services include title searching and examination, 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 title chain, 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, and 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.For three decades LOGS has practiced in the local market and today operates under the Shapiro & DeNardo brand. The firm began operations in Pennsylvania in 1991, adding NewJersey to its service footprint in 2012 and remains a market leader in both states. Shapiro & DeNardo 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.
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Christopher DeNardo joined the firm in 2007 and was named Managing Partner in 2008. He is admitted in both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey, having several years worth of valuable experience representing lenders. Mr. DeNardo has also given several lectures regarding both foreclosures and bankruptcy practice, as well as current trends in foreclosure. Christopher DeNardo serves as the firm's Managing Partner. Click the photo for full biography.
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Shapiro & DeNardo, 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, MBA, MBA of Greater Philadelphia, and NCBA. The firm is also an active member of local bar associations and related industry advocacy groups such as the Philadelphia Mortgage Foreclosure Steering Committee.
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Connecting with our communities.Shapiro & DeNardo 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, Shapiro & DeNardo is a proud a proud supporter of the Melanoma International Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House, as well as wounded military veterans. The firm also supports the Gerald S. Shapiro Foundation.
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When looking for local representation in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, choose Shapiro & DeNardo. With a physical offices in Mount Laurel, NJ and King of Prussia, PA, Shapiro & DeNardo 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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PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, 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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THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT Shapiro & DeNardo is providing the content of this website as a courtesy to its users for informational purposes only. Shapiro & DeNardo shall not have any liability to any user from claims arising out of access to this website or use of the contents herein. Further, this website is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship, provide legal advice or opinions, or provide investment advice.
