Mortgage and Finance Fraud Litigation Strategies provides an authoritative, insider"s perspective on best practices for litigating fraud cases. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the nation, these authors analyze the effect of the economic crisis on fraud claims and how it is impacting clients and counsel. From bustouts and Ponzi schemes to short sale and loan modification scams, these top lawyers analyze the types of mortgage, finance, and credit fraud they are encountering today. They also provide winning strategies for handling cases, including learning the signs of fraud, communicating with trustees, using experts, and considering alternative dispute resolution. Additionally, these leaders reveal their strategies for managing the costs of litigation, working with clients, and evaluating federal and state regulations. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-changing field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world"s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. David E. Weiss, Partner, Reed Smith LLP- "Strategies for Effective Mortgage Insurance Litigation" 2. Michael R. O Donnell, Partner Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP- "Protecting the Validity and Priority of Mortgage Liens in the Midst of Fraudulent Schemes" 3. Steven Martin Aaron, Partner, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP- "Successful Strategies for Mortgage Fraud Litigation" 4. Neil C. Gordon, Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP- "An Overview of Mortgage and Finance Fraud for Trustees" 5. Robert R. Maddox, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP- "Client Strategies for Counteracting Mortgage Fraud" 6. Stephanie E. Kaiser, Partner, McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore LLP- "Perspectives on Evaluating and Proceeding in a Fraud Case" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Sample Equitable Subrogation Pleading Appendix B: Sample Equitable Lien/Mortgage and Reformation Nunc pro Tunc Pleading Appendix C: In re Plaza Mortgage and Finance Corp. Appendix D: FCA Criminal Referral Form Appendix E: Sample Petition