Michael Milstead, Esq.

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, Esq.

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.

Patrick Beaton

Patrick joined ALAW in October 2021 as the Managing Attorney for ALAW’s Massachusetts office. Patrick graduated Salem State University with his BS, Criminal Justice and graduated from Suffolk University with his Master of Science. He received his Juris Doctorate from New England Law | Boston and became a member of the Massachusetts Bar in 2004. …

Thomas Van

Thomas S. Van, Esq. is an experienced business and litigation attorney with over 21 years of success in representing Fortune 500 companies and individual clients in financial services, product liability, real estate, and regulatory compliance projects. Mr. Van’s expertise encompasses all aspects of litigation relating to financial services, automotive industry, real estate, mortgage banking, loan …

Adam Palmersheim

Adam received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Central College in Pella, Iowa, and his Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. He is a member of the North Carolina and Iowa State Bar Associations, as well as the Polk County (IA) and Mecklenburg County (NC) Bar Associations. Adam has been involved …

Ace Van Patten

Ace is the Managing Attorney of ALAW’s Nevada office and has represented lenders, servicers, and beneficiaries since 2010 in bankruptcy, contested litigation, and foreclosure related cases in local, state, and federal courts at all levels. Ace is admitted to all state and federal courts in both Nevada and Idaho, as well as the 9th Circuit …