Certification
Our Certification Program offers both a Level 1 and Level 2, as well as individual courses. They are available in person during Legal League Fall and Spring events, as corporate trainings both onsite and virtually, or OnDemand at Five Star Academy.
Additionally, we offer individual courses that were originally part of the Level 1 certification. These sessions have been made available separately for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification but still wish to enhance their knowledge and skills.
All course materials are accessible OnDemand through Five Star Academy, allowing you to learn at your convenience. If you do not have a login, please contact us at [email protected] to get started on your certification journey.
Default Servicer Level 1 Certification
The Level 1 certification provides a comprehensive understanding of the default servicing process from start to finish. Designed to equip you with the essential skills to excel in your role, these classes feature insights from top Legal League member attorneys, covering key aspects of servicing and relevant industry practices.
Content includes:
- Bankruptcy 101
- Advanced Bankruptcy
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Foreclosure 101
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Advanced Foreclosure
- Judicial vs. Non-Judicial
- Boarding/Independent Verification
- How to Be a Witness
- How to Sign Documents
- Documenting a Servicing File
Default Servicer Level 2 Certification
Level 2 certification is structured into two critical components: the first part explores the important regulations, policies, and governmental agencies that influence the work of servicers, while the second part delves into complex issues that require specialized knowledge. This dual focus ensures you gain a robust and nuanced understanding of the challenges and intricacies within the industry.
Content includes:
- The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
- The Truth in Lending Act
- Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Loss Mitigation
- Natural Disasters
- Estoppel
- Advances/Taxes
- Title Issues
Advanced Bankruptcy
Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification.
This module covers the essentials of the Bankruptcy process, particularly when a mortgage is involved.
Instructor:
- Brooke E. Sanchez, Partner, Managing Bankruptcy Attorney, McPhail Sanchez, LLC
Brooke E. Sanchez is a Partner at McPhail Sanchez, LLC, and is currently managing the firm’s bankruptcy practice. She focuses on serving creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy law, as well as collections and defending creditors in claims under the FDCPA, FCRA, TILA , and RESPA. She is admitted to practice law in Alabama and Florida.
Advanced Foreclosure
Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification. In this course you will dig deeper into the key aspects of the foreclosure process.
Instructor:
- David Friedman, Partner, Van Ness Law Firm, PLC
Having counseled countless clients in the mortgage servicing industry for the past five years on matters relating to tax, municipal litigation, potential exposure from defendants and nonparties, and a host of other legal issues, David Friedman has a wide array of practice experience. Currently, he is in charge of the Van Ness Miami office and is the firm’s senior litigation and lead trial attorney. Friedman’s knowledge of court procedure provides him with a unique perspective, bridging the gap between institutional clients and the courtrooms in which their employees find themselves.
Bankruptcy 101
Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification.
This module covers the essentials of understanding the Bankruptcy laws.
Instructor:
- Brooke E. Sanchez, Partner, Managing Bankruptcy Attorney, McPhail Sanchez, LLC
Brooke E. Sanchez is a Partner at McPhail Sanchez, LLC, and is currently managing the firm’s bankruptcy practice. She focuses on serving creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy law, as well as collections and defending creditors in claims under the FDCPA, FCRA, TILA , and RESPA. She is admitted to practice law in Alabama and Florida.
Foreclosure 101
Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification. This course will help you understand the essentials of the foreclosure process and foreclosure sales process.
Instructor:
- David Friedman, Partner, Van Ness Law Firm, PLC
Brooke E. Sanchez is a Partner at McPhail Sanchez, LLC, and is currently managing the firm’s bankruptcy practice. She focuses on serving creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy law, as well as collections and defending creditors in claims under the FDCPA, FCRA, TILA , and RESPA. She is admitted to practice law in Alabama and Florida.
Judicial v Non-Judicial States
Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification. This course covers the differences between Judicial and Non-judicial states, which states are judicial and which non-judicial.
Instructor:
- Jennifer Rogers, Founding Member, Managing Attorney, IDEA Law Group, LLC
For 20 years, Jennifer Rogers’ practice has primarily focused on representing mortgage lenders and services in real estate, title curative matters, routine and complex civil litigation, bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, residential and commercial foreclosures, and evictions. Rogers is a founding member of the Colorado Creditor’s Bar Association. She is licensed to practice law in Colorado.