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Andrew Wolf, widely respected consumer protection, class action plaintiff’s attorney, joins DannLaw legal team

Consumer Fraud

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DannLaw founder and former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann announced today that Attorney Andrew Wolf of North Brunswick, New Jersey has become an “Of Counsel" member of DannLaw’s Consumer Protection and Class Action Litigation Practice groups. Wolf, who has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s most effective consumer advocates will be based in DannLaw’s New Jersey/New York office. “Andrew Wolf’s impressive level of experience, skill, and knowledge will significantly enhance our ability … [Read more...] about Andrew Wolf, widely respected consumer protection, class action plaintiff’s attorney, joins DannLaw legal team

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If you are a former Home Savings or First Federal customer who now banks with Premier, contact us TODAY so we can protect your family’s financial future and fight for the monetary compensation you need and deserve. The slogan “Better Together” used by officials of Home Savings Bank and First Federal Bank to characterize the merger that created Premier Bank in April 2020 will ring hollow if the new bank has violated the federal laws and rules that govern mortgage lending and servicing by … [Read more...] about Emergency Alert: DannLaw launches probe of Premier Bank mortgage servicing practices

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On Tuesday, April 27, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that Mr. Cooper/Nationstar has been withdrawing multiple mortgage payments from the bank accounts of hundreds of thousands of consumers without authorization. If your mortgage is serviced by these companies and your payments are automatically withdrawn from your bank account, you MUST do two things NOW: Contact your bank to determine if your account has been debited for multiple payments. If you are a … [Read more...] about SPECIAL FRAUD ALERT FOR MR. COOPER/NATIONSTAR CUSTOMErs

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Important notice for anyone who received a letter from a lodging chain regarding the TravelClick date breach:  Don’t delay. Protect yourself and your family. Contact DannLaw TODAY! Hotel chains that use TravelClick, a third-party reservation system, recently notified customers that the company allowed hackers to steal their credit card information. As a result of the failure to protect this sensitive personal information, many people are now at high risk for identity theft and credit card … [Read more...] about TravelClick data breach exposes credit card info, victims urged to call DannLaw today!

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A lot has changed since we posted our last update. A new president is in the White House, mortgage forbearance programs and foreclosure moratoriums have been extended by the federal government, a $1.9 trillion stimulus package is working its way through Congress, millions of Americans have been vaccinated against the coronavirus and the entire U.S. population may be inoculated by early summer. For the first time in a very long time, there is light at the end of the COVID … [Read more...] about DannLaw Covid-19 Update 13

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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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A lot has happened since we issued our first COVID-19 on March 13. In our tenth update we’ll take a look at recent developments, discuss impending challenges and opportunities, issue a couple warnings, and dispense some sage advice… Involuntary Forbearance can threaten your financial future Let’s start with a cautionary tale about involuntary mortgage forbearance. As we’ve said repeatedly, while it can be a lifesaver for people who are facing financial disaster as a result of the pandemic, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update 10–forbearance, evictions, collections, and more

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Seila Law v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau marked the culmination of a years-long attack against the agency by the business community, Congressional Republicans, and the Trump administration. It also provided a major dose of “be careful what you wish for because you just might get it” for the powerful forces who have been trying to destroy the CFPB since it was created in the wake of the collapse of the nation’s housing market in … [Read more...] about Supreme Court ruling that CFPB may continue to operate is win for consumers, major blow to lenders, scam artists

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I was mildly enthusiastic about the CARES Act immediately after it was passed because it appeared to be substantially different from the stimulus plan crafted by the federal government during the Great Recession of 2008. That package funneled trillions of dollars to the big banks and Wall Street speculators whose unfettered greed nearly destroyed the world’s financial system but did relatively little to help working and middle-class families devastated by the collapse of the housing market. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update 8: Thoughts on the CARES Act, Planning for life after the pandemic

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Today, we’re going to tell you story about good vs. evil, right vs. wrong. The main character in the tale is Riad Ghosheh who owns a home that Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC and PHH Mortgage Services tried to steal. They’re the bad guys. How bad? As of this year, more than 11,000 complaints against Ocwen had been lodged with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). PHH, which Ocwen acquired in 2018, has been tagged 781 times. Ocwen, a company we’ve fought and written about many … [Read more...] about A Tale of Good vs. Evil: We Stopped Ocwen/PHH from Stealing Riad Ghosheh’s Home–Now We’re Going to Make the Companies Pay