Default, Real Estate, & Collections Attorneys Houston, Texas
Located just northeast of downtown Houston, ALAW’s Cypress, TX office is dedicated to providing specialized legal services for the financial industry. Our team, with expertise in default, real estate, and collections, is poised to offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. As Houston continues its trajectory as a major financial hub, ALAW remains a trusted partner, delivering unmatched legal expertise.
Texas Legal News
Non-Judicial Foreclosures and Junior Federal Non-IRS Liens
As many of you may be aware, the impact of the Show Me State Premium Homes, LLC v. McDonnell, 74 F.4th 911, 914 (8th Cir. 2023), reh'g denied, No. 22-1894, 2023 WL 5920101 (8th Cir. Sept. 12, 2023) 8th Circuit Court of Appeals case is rippling through our industry. This week, a major underwriter issued guidance indicating that a junior non-IRS lien should be...
Partner Kirk Schwartz Joins ALAW in Texas
ALAW is pleased to welcome industry expert Kirk Schwartz as a partner in our Houston, TX office. With a proven track record of success and a wealth of experience, Kirk will undoubtedly be an asset to the firm's continuing growth. Kirk comes to ALAW with 24 years of experience in the mortgage default industry. He has substantial expertise in Texas foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and litigation....
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 with consumers via email and text messages. The use of...
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. Megan currently serves as Secretary on the board, as part of a four-year term with annual office rotations, ending with the Chair position on the final year of service. Megan practices from ALAW’s Irving, Texas office and has also served as...