Carolyn Taylor, Dominique Varner of Hughes Watters Askanase to Speak at Real Estate Seminar.HOUSTON -- Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. (HWA HWA Horror Writers Association HWA Here We Are HWA Heartland Wrestling Association HWA Hemlock Wooly Adelgid HWA Hot Wire Anemometry HWA Hazardous Waste Act HWA Hunter Water Australia (Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia) ) partners Carolyn Taylor and Dominique Varner will be speaking at the University of Houston's Advanced Real Estate seminar. Taylor will present at the seminar in Houston on Nov. 9, and Varner will speak in Dallas on Nov. 16. Taylor and Varner will discuss "Handling Defaulted Loans: Demands, Negotiations, Deeds in Lieu in lieu prep. instead. "In lieu taxes" are use taxes paid instead of sales tax. A "deed in lieu of foreclosure" occurs when a debtor just deeds the property securing the loan to the lender rather than go through the foreclosure process. and the Aftermath." They were asked to speak at the seminar because of their experience and expertise in foreclosure and bankruptcy law. "This is a timely topic, and the seminar should be well-attended due to the mortgage industry crunch and upswing in foreclosures," said Varner. "I look forward to discussing the current status of the industry with other attorneys." The Advanced Real Estate seminar, sponsored by the University of Houston Law Foundation, is a two-day comprehensive course designed for real estate attorneys. Attendees will qualify for continuing legal education The purpose of continuing legal education is to maintain or sharpen the skills of licensed attorneys and judges. Accredited courses examine new areas of the law or review basic practice and trial principles. (CLE Cle total elimination clearance. ) credit, including two hours in ethics and professional responsibility. To register or for more information, visit www.law.uh.edu/cle. HWA, a full service law firm, is ideally positioned to take on the broad ranging and complex issues faced by mortgage servicers and lenders caught in the throes throe n. 1. A severe pang or spasm of pain, as in childbirth. See Synonyms at pain. 2. throes A condition of agonizing struggle or trouble: a country in the throes of economic collapse. of the subprime mortgage crisis and credit crunch Credit Crunch An economic condition whereby investment capital is difficult to obtain. Banks and investors become weary of lending funds to corporations thereby driving up the price of debt products for borrowers. . "This wealth of resources allows our attorneys to leverage their experience with other practice groups in the firm," said Taylor. "As a result, we provide our clients with a unique perspective on issues currently plaguing the financial services industry." About Carolyn Taylor Taylor, who joined HWA in 1994, established the firm's mortgage banking default servicing group. Her expertise includes more than 27 years of experience in creditor representation, as well as board certification board certification n. The process by which a person is tested and approved to practice in a specialty field, especially medicine, after successfully completing the requirements of a board of specialists in that field. in both consumer and business bankruptcy law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Taylor was instrumental in implementing the internal policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental that enable her team to provide exemplary service and culminated in the selection of HWA to participate in the Freddie Mac Designated Counsel Program (Texas). For more information, please contact Carolyn Taylor, cat@hwa.com or (713) 328-2804. About Dominique Varner Varner, who joined HWA in 1995, focuses on creditor's rights, especially in bankruptcy and probate where she initiates dependent administrations on behalf of secured creditors. Board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Varner provides guidance and solutions for her creditor clients. As past president of the Houston Young Lawyers Association, she increased both the size of membership and the scope of the association's participation in pro bono legal services. Varner can be contacted directly at dvarner@hwa.com or (713) 328-2818. About Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. For more than 29 years, Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P., based in Houston, Texas, has utilized its resources, timely action and prompt communication to assist its mortgage banking and financial services clients in their business endeavors. This dedication to quality service is the cornerstone of the firm's unparalleled success. The firm's practice focuses on five interrelated in·ter·re·late tr. & intr.v. in·ter·re·lat·ed, in·ter·re·lat·ing, in·ter·re·lates To place in or come into mutual relationship. in areas that provide the greatest opportunities and most challenging obstacles: bankruptcy, business planning, commercial finance and real estate, consumer financial services and litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. . For more information on HWA, please visit www.hwa.com. |
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