House Financial Services Committee Considers Amendments to the FDCPA https://t.co/joLGqaAVZj
Eleventh Circuit Refuses to Impose a ‘Least Sophisticated Consumer’ Standard to Discharge Violations https://t.co/FwkJpuXtnq
Third Circuit Doubles Down on §1692f Violations https://t.co/8i2jCiZ9LL
Smith Debnam’s commercial real estate attorneys have the legal understanding and relevant experience to effectively guide clients through all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Clients represented in this area include:
Our attorneys assist clients beginning with the planning phase and continuing by guiding clients through all the steps of their project including the acquisition, disposition, financing and utilization of the real estate. Our commercial real estate attorneys act as advocate and counselor in:
Our attorneys also provide representation to financial institutions, developers, and businesses in loan workouts, foreclosure matters and real estate-related credit matters.
We assist clients in all legal matters associated with purchasing, selling or financing private homes. Working with the first-time homebuyer or the experienced investor our attorneys are here to help with all residential property needs.
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