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DannLaw, Zimmerman Law Offices file class action suit against Wells Fargo alleging bank discriminated against Black borrowers

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Claiming that Wells Fargo has engaged in a “…pervasive pattern and practice of placing Black Americans at a disadvantage in comparison to White Americans with respect to their applications for mortgage loans,” attorneys from DannLaw and the Zimmerman Law Offices filed a class action lawsuit against the giant bank in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on Tuesday, April 6, 2022. The pleading in the case may be viewed here: Ifemoa Ebo v Wells Fargo. Wells … [Read more...] about DannLaw, Zimmerman Law Offices file class action suit against Wells Fargo alleging bank discriminated against Black borrowers

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We love receiving shout-outs from our clients—even from those who took a little while to become our clients. WE Just received this email from a person who contacted us in November of 2021because he was not happy with the lawyer who was handling his bankruptcy. He spoke to Brian Flick, leader of DannLaw’s Bankruptcy Practice Group at the time, but decided to stick with the law firm he had hired. He reached out to us again three months later and asked if we could help him save his … [Read more...] about We love testimonials….

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DannLaw Founder and former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann today expressed satisfaction with the $12.9 million settlement that has been reached in the firm’s class action lawsuit against Well Fargo Bank, N.A. Judge Timothy Black of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio signed an order approving the settlement on January 25, 2022. More than 1,800 class members will receive between $1,000 and $19,000. While Wells agreed to the settlement, the company admitted to no … [Read more...] about Marc Dann: Settlement in Ryder v Wells Fargo is major victory for consumers, demonstrates power of civil justice system to police financial services industry

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In 2010 Kim Naimoli of Geneva, New York who was struggling to make her mortgage payments in the wake of the 2007-2008 collapse of the housing market, applied for a loan modification under the provisions of the federal Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Over the next six years Ms. Naimoli did everything right: she completed and returned forms, complied with document requests, made her house payments on time, and, in accordance with the law, filed a “Notice of Error” (NOE) when Ocwen the … [Read more...] about Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Ocwen/PHH case is major victory for homeowners, landmark decision will expand, strengthen RESPA, Regulation X protections

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The legal team of DannLaw and Advocate Attorneys LLP scored an important victory today when the Tenth District Court of Appeals ruled that Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Holbrook erred when he denied the firms’ request for an order that would force the state to restore federally funded supplemental unemployment insurance benefits cut off by Governor DeWine in May. The decision may be viewed/downloaded here: Appeals decision In a 2-1 decision Judges Michael Mentel and Terri … [Read more...] about Legal team fighting to restore federally funded UI benefits scores major victory in Court of Appeals, arguments will resume Friday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court

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Lawyers from DannLaw and Advocate Attorneys LLP will continue the legal battle to force Governor Mike DeWine to accept federally funded supplemental unemployment insurance benefits today in the Tenth District Court of Appeals.  The hearing in the case, Bowling et al v. DeWine et al will begin at 1:00 PM and may be viewed here: (3) Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals - YouTube. The DannLaw/Advocate Attorneys legal team filed the lawsuit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court shortly after the … [Read more...] about DannLaw, Advocate Attorneys continue legal battle to restore federal unemployment benefits cut by DeWine

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One of America's most prestigious attorney rating services has just confirmed what his colleagues at DannLaw and the thousands of clients he has represented have long known: Brian Flick is a "SuperLawyer" in the field of consumer law. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multi-phase process that combines peer nominations and evaluations with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of professional achievement. Those who score highest then undergo a “blue … [Read more...] about Brian Flick named consumer law “SuperLawyer”

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Founder Marc Dann and Managing Partners Brian Flick and Javier Merino are pleased to announce that DannLaw has acquired the Zingarelli Law Office, one of the Cincinnati area’s most highly respected consumer and small business bankruptcy law firms. Atty. Nick Zignarelli, who will work with DannLaw on an “of counsel” basis, has been widely recognized for his work in bankruptcy and consumer law. He is rated 10 out of a possible 10 by Avvo, has been named a top rated bankruptcy attorney by Super … [Read more...] about DannLaw acquires Zingarelli Law Office in move that will strengthen firm’s business bankruptcy practice

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Now that we’ve had additional time to review the CARES Act, we would like to share some clarifications and observations along with advice about how to deal with bills and other financial obligations that may be coming due on April 1. Here are some things to consider about paying your bills: 1. Pay your bills if you can. You should take advantage of options that allow you to delay making payments if you need to, not just because they are available. 2. If you don’t have enough money to make … [Read more...] about DannLaw Update Number 6 on Corona Virus: Observations and Clarifications re the CARES Act

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An important message from Marc Dann: We are open and reachable during normal business hours and beyond and you can reach me on my cell phone at 330-651-3131. Rest assured that I will either be at home or at the office because like you, I’m really not allowed to go anywhere else.  We will be happy to answer any questions you have about your existing case(s) as well as the many coronavirus-related legal issues our friends and clients are facing on an almost hourly basis. If you need to speak … [Read more...] about An Update from DannLaw on Coronavirus and Emergency Legal Issues