The Firm
The law firm of McCabe, Weisberg & Conway is an expanding regional firm representing mortgage lenders, banks, mortgage servicers and financial institutions in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. For more than 35 years our firm has been committed to providing the most comprehensive and efficient legal representation available to the mortgage banking industry.
We recognize that our success has been a direct result of our ability to attract and retain a highly skilled staff, all individually dedicated to serving the unique needs of each client that we represent. The attorneys in our firm are litigators who are skilled in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, title claims, lender liability and REO closings. Our entire staff regularly receives training and education in the areas of our practice, law office technology and legal procedures.
We understand that our clients require a law firm that can respond rapidly to achieve mortgage servicing cost efficiencies. At MWC we have the experience, the staff and the technology to provide customized loan servicing that exceeds the expectations of our clients.
Over the years we have been fortunate to develop close and lasting relationships with our clients. Through this experience, we have learned from our clients’ perspective what is necessary to deliver superior service.
Positioned for growth in the months and years ahead, we are committed to continuing this tradition. We look forward to the opportunity to be of service.
LEADERSHIP
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway has a long and distinguished record of promoting and protecting our clients’ interests.
Our attorneys have been recognized for accomplishments in their practice areas and for the leadership they have provided to the legal profession and to many charitable and civic organizations.
As a firm, we are driven by uncompromising attention to the needs of our clients and to the constant shifts in the marketplace that may have an impact on the mortgage banking industry. We strive to anticipate change in order to put our clients ahead of emerging trends.
EXPERIENCE
In 1973, Terrence J. McCabe and Marc S. Weisberg met as young lawyers working for a large national title insurance company. Learning all phases of real estate law, these partners bring a depth of knowledge and expertise unmatched in the mortgage banking industry.
Edward D. Conway joined the firm in 1981 and is a seasoned litigator skilled in the areas of lender liability and creditor’s rights.
Margaret Gairo is nationally known for her expertise in the areas of bankruptcy and foreclosure.
Lisa Wallace practices in the area of creditors’ rights, foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO, loss mitigation, and evictions.
Gayl Spivak has been representing lenders for 18 years, and specializes in mortgage foreclosures and related creditor’s rights.
Deborah Curran has 34 years of experience in real property law and has provided foreclosure and bankruptcy legal services for 29 years.
Laura O'Sullivan has been representing lenders for 16 years. Focusing in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO, evictions, and loss mitigation.
Janet Z. Charlton has 23 years experience in general litigation in all the State and Federal Courts in Delaware with an emphasis in real estate litigation and creditor's rights law. The first twenty years were spent at Young, Conaway, Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, one of the largest firms in Delaware.
With nearly 450 employees, many of whom are bilingual, MWC has an exceptional record of employee longevity. Our senior paralegals and team leaders average more than 20 years experience in the mortgage banking industry. This outstanding record translates to careful attention to detail and distinguishes us from our competitors.
EFFICIENCY
We have long recognized that technology and training are the keys to efficiently providing a rapid and accurate resolution of each file. Our customized case management software gives us the ability to quickly provide status reports, meet time-lines and integrate any software program required by our clients.
Through regular training of our staff we continuously reinforce skills and teamwork that are essential to delivering quality service that dependably meets or exceeds timeline requirements.
RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE
Recently, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway was honored with the Performance Excellence Award. The Performance Excellence Award is given to firms achieving “best in state” performance measurements for 12 consecutive months.
It was presented by Lender Processing Services Inc. (LPS).
AREAS OF PRACTICE
FORECLOSURE
MWC has earned a reputation for excellence in concluding cases within client timelines in Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Our experience and technology provide us with the ability to handle a high volume of cases accurately and efficiently.
BANKRUPTCY
The bankruptcy department of our firm represents the interests of our clients in connection with all aspects of Chapter 7, 11 and 13 proceedings. Our practice provides creditor’s rights services including filing proofs of claim, attending 341 meetings, reaffirmation agreements and prosecuting motions for relief. We also handle complex matters such as the defense of adversary actions, objections to plans of reorganization and workout agreements.
LOSS MITIGATION
We focus our attention on identifying loss mitigation opportunities for our clients. Our services include forbearance agreements, loan modifications, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, cash-for-keys, repayment plans and other work out arrangements. We understand the importance of reducing costs and saving time with non-performing loans.
EVICTIONS
Securing possession of real property is a critical process for our clients. Our eviction procedure provides for close monitoring of each action we file. Whether negotiating cash-for-keys agreements or fully litigating an eviction, our goal is to secure the property as quickly as possible after the foreclosure sale.
We focus on our clients’ need to successfully market or convey the property as rapidly as possible.
REO SERVICES
Quick and accurate closings is the mantra of our REO Department. We assist the REO asset manager with coordinating the closing by resolving all issues timely and compelling all parties to be at the closing as contractually agreed.
LITIGATION
Our strengths in the courtroom are well known in our region. We are staffed with seasoned litigators who routinely appear to try cases before judges, juries and arbitrators in the states we serve. We handle civil litigation on behalf of lenders, servicers and investors.
Our experience includes litigation of judicial foreclosures, lender liability, truth-in-lending claims, insurance matters, fair debt collection practices claims, title insurance coverage issues and related litigation.
TITLE INSURANCE SERVICES
Through our affiliated agencies we offer title and closing services to our clients. Access to these agencies allows us to deliver an integrated approach to the entire foreclosure process.
Having title work returned efficiently is critical to meeting and exceeding timeline requirements. As agents for national underwriters, our affiliates offer title searches, full commitments, title clearance and a range of insurance products.