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About us

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a full-service real estate law firm with extensive experience handling real estate litigation, foreclosure matters and real estate transactions. Our philosophy is that our success is derived solely from that of our clients. As such, we place quality of work over volume of business and strive to add value to every transaction or litigation matter. With these guiding philosophies in mind, we employ numerous unique strategies and litigation techniques to better serve our clients and cut down their timelines. Specialties: Residential and Commercial Foreclosures; Real Estate Litigation (Article 15 Actions, Quiet Title Actions, Property Ownership Disputes, etc.); Residential Transactions.

Industry

Law Practice

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

New York, NY

Type

Partnership

Founded

2016

Locations

Employees at Friedman Vartolo LLP

Updates

Maryland's Mortgage Licensing Update: What Lenders Need to Know Maryland's recent advisory opinion and emergency regulations require all mortgage loans and lending entities—including passive and foreign trusts—to secure proper licensing by April 10, 2025. With enforcement temporarily suspended, lenders have a short window to comply, with limited exceptions for banks and government-sponsored entities. In this episode of The Weekly Friedman, I sit down with Rachel Kiefer, Associate at Friedman Vartolo, to discuss what this means for lenders and how to prepare.#MortgageLicensing #ForeclosureLaw #TheWeeklyFriedman
We invite you to check out this excerpt from The Weekly Friedman, Adam Friedman and attorney Megan McNamara break down the framework for compliance with CPLR 3215(c) in foreclosure cases. Megan explains how filing a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI) or an ex parte application within one year of default can prevent dismissal—and how this recent decision reinforces the importance of these actions. Please find the link provided and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
We encourage you to view the "2 Minute Case Summary" video, which offers a concise overview of the case outcome for FLA Mortgage v. Paul. Please find the link provided and share your thoughts on this case in the comments section below.
Wishing everyone a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day from all of us at Friedman Vartolo.
We invite you to listen to another excerpt from the new podcast, "The Bald Guys of Bankruptcy," hosted by Adam Friedman and Rich Postiglione. Be sure to access the complete podcast episode featured in The Industry newsletter. Let us know what you think in the comments down below!
We invite you to view this short clip from The Weekly Friedman, senior appellate counsel Stephen Vargas discusses the retroactive application of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) amendments and their impact across appellate departments. Learn how three of the four appellate departments have handled the anti-Engel amendments (CPLR 3217 E) and why this particular decision stands out. Please find the link provided and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
🚨 #Friedbomb Alert 🚨 🎙️ Breaking Industry News: On January 10, 2025, the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation issued a pivotal advisory opinion following the Estate of Brown v. Ward ruling. This guidance changes the game for mortgage lenders, trusts, and their assignees. 📜 What You Need to Know: • Licensing requirements now apply to all assignees of mortgage loans, including passive and foreign trusts. • Emergency regulations are in place, suspending enforcement until April 10, 2025, to give entities time to comply. • Trusts must designate a principal officer and meet asset requirements within 90 days of licensure. 🔑 Actionable Steps: 1. Review your licensing status immediately. 2. Submit your application to ensure compliance. 📅 The clock is ticking! Don’t miss this critical update. Watch the video for a quick breakdown and see below for the full details.#MortgageNews #ComplianceUpdate #Friedbomb
We invite you to view this most recent full episode of the "The Weekly Friedman". In this episode, host Adam Friedman welcomes back senior appellate counsel Stephen Vargas to discuss the critical case of FLA Mortgage Capital v. Paul. The conversation dives into the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA), retroactivity challenges, and the procedural nuances that shaped this significant decision. Please find the link provided and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
We’re excited to announce that Partner Michael DeRosa and Senior Associate Anthony Ortiz will attend the MBA Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo 2025 from February 4–7 in Dallas, Texas! This premier event brings together industry leaders and innovators to discuss key challenges and advancements in mortgage servicing. With a focus on practical solutions, networking opportunities, and industry trends, the conference is a must-attend for professionals committed to shaping the future of servicing. #FriedmanVartolo #MBAConferences #MortgageServicing #Dallas
We invite you to check out this excerpt from The Weekly Friedman, Adam Friedman and guest attorney Megan McNamara discuss how New York foreclosure actions have evolved, particularly with the implications of CPLR 3215(c) and FAPA. Megan shares how their team proactively tracks compliance on new referrals and transfer files to ensure smooth progress toward judgment and avoid potential statute of limitations issues. Please find the link provided and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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