A Firm Foundation for the Future
Michael began his career in law in 1990 as an assistant prosecutor in Camden County, New Jersey, handling major felony crimes. After the prosecutor’s office, Michael joined a private practice, focusing on commercial defense and commercial litigation. In 2001, Michael founded Milstead & Associates, a regional creditor’s rights law firm based in New Jersey & Pennsylvania. …
Kirk Schwartz comes to ALAW with 24 years of experience in the mortgage default industry. He brings substantial experience in Texas foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and litigation practice. As an industry leader, his legacy includes leadership positions from various industry firms.
Jeffrey is the partner over the firm’s national bankruptcy department. In such role, Jeffrey works closely with each state’s managing attorneys as it relates to training, legal strategy, and all facets of the firm’s bankruptcy practice. Jeffrey is an active participant in the Southern District of Florida’s bankruptcy bar and was the 2019/2020 Chair of …
Tony oversees the real estate default practice for Albertelli Law Partners Ohio, including foreclosures, evictions, and related real estate litigation. Tony has extensive experience in the areas of real estate default, legal compliance and real estate litigation. He helped lead a successful appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court in 2012, obtaining a unanimous decision in …
Mark is the Partner over bankruptcy for Albertelli Law Partners Ohio, representing creditors in all phases of bankruptcy litigation, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13. He regularly appears in all bankruptcy courts in Ohio on behalf of the Firm’s national creditor clients. Mark is a former founding partner of Felty and Lembright Co., L.P.A. and …
James received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hendrix College, and his Juris Doctorate, with honors, from UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law. He is admitted to all state and federal courts in both Arkansas and Missouri. James has been involved in the mortgage industry since 2004, having spent twelve years with a mortgage …
Jim is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ALAW. He founded the Firm in 1997 after practicing as an Assistant District Attorney in Georgia. He developed his expertise litigating in the State and Federal Courts of Florida and Georgia, as well as the Bankruptcy Courts in both states. He has taught both residential …
Jonathan is the Managing Partner, Title and Closing at ALAW. He has been with the Firm since receiving his undergraduate degree from The University of Florida and his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College. Jonathan provides executive oversight for the Firm’s REP (real-estate owned), retail closing, DIL (deed in lieu), eviction, default title, and foreclosure …
Nate graduated from the University of Tennessee and Stetson University College of Law. He has more than 11 years of experience representing creditors and mortgage servicers in civil litigation. His practice involves managing the Florida foreclosure and partnering with our technology team to develop efficient attorney workflow tools to ensure consistent and effective quality.