Services
Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights
Staying at the forefront of new bankruptcy law developments ensures that our attorneys can effectively assist clients in the enforcement of remedies and in negotiating and documenting a wide range of restructuring transactions involving problematic investments. By continuously updating our knowledge and skills in this dynamic area of law, we are able to provide informed and strategic advice. This enables us to craft tailored solutions for complex financial issues, ensuring that our clients' interests are protected and their goals are achieved during the restructuring process.
Environmental
Our practice encompasses a comprehensive range of services, including environmental impact assessment and disclosure, where we evaluate and report on the potential environmental effects of proposed projects. We also specialize in land-use planning and development, helping clients navigate zoning laws and development regulations to achieve their project goals. Our expertise extends to environmental litigation, representing clients in disputes related to environmental laws and regulations. We provide guidance on the regulation of hazardous and toxic substances, ensuring compliance with safety standards and legal requirements.
Real Estate Litigation
Incorporating rent receivers during the course of a foreclosure action offers numerous advantages to our clients, ensuring a streamlined process and safeguarding their interests. Our firm is committed to making every possible effort to preserve and protect the interests of the mortgagee, leveraging our expertise and resources to manage rental income effectively, mitigate potential losses, and maintain the financial stability of the property throughout the foreclosure proceedings.
Commercial / Consumer Lending
We specialize in commercial lending, offering tailored legal support to financial institutions, private lenders, and borrowers. Our expertise spans structuring and negotiating loan agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and documenting transactions. With deep knowledge of commercial finance laws and industry best practices, our team mitigates risks and facilitates efficient loan closings. Whether it's asset-based lending, real estate financing, or syndicated loans, we provide strategic counsel that enhances the success and security of commercial lending endeavors.
Evictions
The Firm’s commitment to working closely with our clients and their property managers as a cohesive team significantly helps to expedite the eviction process. By fostering open communication and collaboration, we ensure that all parties are aligned and well-informed at every step. This unified approach allows us to swiftly address any issues that arise, streamline procedures, and implement effective strategies to facilitate a faster and more efficient eviction process, ultimately benefiting our clients by minimizing disruptions and legal costs.
Rent Receiverships
The implementation of rent receivers during the course of a foreclosure action offers numerous benefits to our clients. By appointing rent receivers, we can ensure that the rental income from the property is managed efficiently and effectively, which helps maintain the property's value and financial stability. Our firm is dedicated to making every effort possible to preserve and protect the interests of the mortgagee. We meticulously oversee the process, ensuring that the mortgagee's rights are upheld and their investment is safeguarded throughout the foreclosure proceedings.
Commercial Litigation
We implement cost-effective case management strategies, and employing a business-oriented approach to problem-solving through litigation and strategic creditor’s rights counseling. With a deep understanding of both legal intricacies and commercial imperatives, we advocate vigorously for our clients in court. We prioritize achieving favorable resolutions efficiently and economically, whether through skillful negotiation, strategic mediation, or rigorous litigation. Our approach ensures that each case receives thorough analysis and tailored representation, aimed at safeguarding our clients’ interests and securing optimal results.
Foreclosure
We diligently strive to reduce delays in processing a foreclosure, recognizing that time is a critical factor in these situations. By streamlining our procedures and employing efficient strategies, we aim to minimize the creditor’s costs associated with prolonged foreclosure proceedings. Our goal is to maximize the creditor’s return on distressed assets by swiftly moving through the necessary legal steps, ensuring a faster resolution and recovery of the property's value. Through our proactive and thorough approach, we enhance financial outcomes for our clients, providing them with optimal results in the shortest possible timeframe.
REO
Our team of highly experienced attorneys and dedicated paralegal staff expertly manage every aspect of your transactions, ensuring a seamless progression from the initial contract to the final closing. By leveraging our extensive legal knowledge and practical expertise, we expedite the process, minimize delays, and complete transactions in the shortest time possible while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.
Our Clients
The attorneys of Stern, Lavinthal & Frankenberg, LLC specialize in creditor’s rights, real estate transactions and commercial litigation in the states of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Our typical clients are servicers, banks, financial institutions, business enterprises, and private investors seeking resolution on property related legal issues. For over 70 years, we have provided representation with respect to foreclosures, evictions, REO sales, bankruptcies, loss mitigation, and commercial and residential real estate closings, as well as, maintaining an extensive civil litigation practice dedicated to commercial litigation, including land use, contracts, creditor’s rights/lender liability proceedings and residential and commercial tax foreclosure.