Tampa, Florida — Florida-based law firm ALAW is proud to announce the promotion of Jaclyn Palazzolo to Partner overseeing the Firm’s Attorney Closing Division. Palazzolo’s practice focuses on all aspects of the Firm’s REO, Title, and Closing Services. She demonstrates a keen ability to quickly identify and resolve client matters while focusing on her industry …
ALAW’s Jeffrey Fraser Recognized as American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2020, 40 under 40
ALAW is proud to announce that Jeffrey Fraser, Senior Managing Bankruptcy Attorney in the Ft. Lauderdale office, has been recognized by American Bankruptcy Institute as a 2020, 40 under 40. Jeff began his career at ALAW in 2013. After more than six years of service and an exceptional record, he has been selected to this …
ALAW’s William Koehler Selected as Super Lawyer Rising Star
William concentrates his practice in mortgage foreclosures, creditor bankruptcy, real estate, evictions and other mortgage related matters. Beginning in 2006 he has represented mortgage lenders and servicers in courts throughout South Carolina both at the state and federal levels. Since 2012 William has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. Super Lawyers has selected him a …
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ALAW’s Catalina Tarazona Awarded Top 10 Paralegal of the Year, 2019
ALAW’s Jeffrey Fraser Selected as Florida Rising Star
ALAW is proud to announce that Jeffrey Fraser, Senior Managing Bankruptcy Attorney in the Ft. Lauderdale office, has been selected by SuperLawyers as a Florida Rising Star. Jeff began his career at ALAW in 2013. After more than six years of service and an exceptional record, he has been selected to this premiere list for …
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CFPB’s Proposed Debt Collection Rule
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued their proposal to amend Regulation F, which incorporates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The proposed rule takes into account the current communication landscape, which vastly differs from when the FDCPA was first enacted. Specifically, it clarifies how debt collectors can communicate …
CFPB to Update 1977 Laws on Debt Collection
On Wednesday, April 17th, Kathy Kraninger delivered her first major policy speech as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to announce major changes to debt collection rules in the coming weeks. Creditors’ rights advocates like ALAW have been eagerly awaiting an update to the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) for clarification …
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ALAW Attorney Spotlight: NCBJ Blackshear Fellows
Attorneys Jefferey Fraser and Ella Roberts are two shining examples of what makes ALAW the industry leader in Bankruptcy.
Attorney Spotlight: Megan Clontz
ALAW is proud to congratulate Megan Clontz, Associate Attorney, on her appointment as an Officer to the Dallas Bar Association’s Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina Changes Objection Time for Chapter 13 Plans
Effective May 1, 2019, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will adopt a new Chapter 13 Plan form. The time period for objection to the Plan will no longer be visible on the face of the Plan. Instead, the Plan will direct creditors to the “Notice of Bankruptcy Case or applicable Notice/Motion.” …