South Florida Law Blog

People protest in different ways. For some it’s live demonstrations and for others, it’s a silent protest called foreclosure. Today’s Sun Sentinel printed Florida Foreclosure Defense Attorney Roy Oppenheim’s 300 word commentary : Foreclosures are a sign of silent protest The South Florida Law Blog shares the longer version with its readers. A Letter to the Editor: As the Occupy […]

Florida Real Estate Tweet: That status update about being underwater on your Florida home could make it more difficult to secure credit in the future. We already know it’s possible to get fired for the things you post on Twitter and Facebook. Now it seems your status updates may one day impact your credit too. In a recent Mashable article: […]

The last thing Oppenheim Law wants to see is a foreclosure heart attack and recent reports indicate this is a very strong possibility. Florida’s real estate health is not the only one at risk. The psychological stress of the foreclosure debacle has created a new national pandemic: rampant health concerns. In fact, research shows that diabetes, high blood pressure, and […]

Is this the next big bank bailout or a sell out to homeowners? The foreclosure settlement deal is too sweet for the banks and not worth a “deal with the devil” South Florida Law blogger and foreclosure defense attorney Roy Oppenheim told Fox News national correspondent Phil Keating. The national story aired on FoxNews America’s Newsroom to more than 2 […]

Deficiency judgments are potent, expensive and on the rise according to experts quoted in a recent foreclosure defense Wall Street Journal article! If Oppenheim Law had a warning label it might read: Deficiency judgments can be hazardous to your financial health. For best results hire a foreclosure defense attorney. Deficiency judgments are today’s toxic wake up call.

As October begins with lows in new home sales and mortgage rates and highs in mortgage fraud and foreclosure rates, Oppenheim Law continues to help clients navigate through the legal waters. On a high note – we are pleased to report Roy Oppenheim has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America

What happens when Congress treats Wall Street and the banks as though they are a fourth branch of the government? Protests, demonstration and police bullying? While New Yorkers attempt a peaceful protest aimed at the big banks, NYPD officers bully, choke and drag those attempting to rally at the Occupy Wall Street demonstration.

Florida real estate has more than hurricane season to worry about. We said it once, and we will say it again, drowning Florida homeowners need help! The whirlwind of mortgage debt continues to spin above the heads of many homeowners and the federal government needs to aggressively step in. A recent New York Times lead editorial highlights just that. As […]