Frank J. Veneziano, managing partner of the Real Estate Default Group of Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. (WWR) located in the Cincinnati office was recently selected for the DS News Editorial Advisory Board.
Mr. Veneziano will help direct the editorial focus of DS News Magazine and provide insights on real estate default and loss mitigation matters. “I’m very excited to be contributing my experience and ideas to DS News," said Mr. Veneziano. “Over the years I’ve found the magazine to be a great asset to our industry, and join the challenge to provide meaningful commentary to our partners.” The Editorial Advisory Board helps maintain accurate, widespread and comprehensive industry reporting that encompasses the complete, technical and diverse philosophical views of the readership.
With over 20 years of experience, Frank concentrates on real estate default services including new loss mitigation initiatives litigation & defense, bankruptcy and foreclosure. His innovative approach focuses on customer service and performance excellence. Frank earned his JD from the University of Cincinnati Law School and his BA from Ohio Wesleyan University. A member of the Ohio and Cincinnati Bar Associations, Frank is licensed in the State of Ohio and admitted to practice before the US District Court (Southern District of OH). He is a proud member of the American Legal & Financial Network, California Mortgage Bankers Association, Default Attorney Group, DS News Legal League 100, Fannie Mae Retained Attorney Network, Mortgage Bankers Association and Texas Mortgage Bankers Association. He is a frequent lecturer on real estate related issues and was highlighted in the September 2007 issue of DS News Magazine feature story, “Rx for Troubled Borrowers: An Ohio Firm’s Pilot Project Prescribes a New Foreclosure Process That Seeks a Workout Cure”. The Real Estate Default Group of WWR was awarded the 2007 Loss Mitigation Innovation Award by Citi Residential Lending during the 2008 Attorney Summit.
Mr. Veneziano can be reached at (513) 723-2204, via fax at (513) 723-2239 or via e-mail at fveneziano@weltman.com.
About WWR
The Real Estate Default Group (REDG) at Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. (WWR) combines expertise in bankruptcy, litigation, foreclosure and title services. Focused on a new way forward, the REDG provides comprehensive legal representation to mortgage lenders and servicers to help resolve non-performing assets in a reduced timeframe. By creating loss mitigation opportunities and identifying contacts to help resolve loans, or by completing foreclosures with clear and marketable titles as quickly as possible, the REDG strives to deliver solutions that leverage its ability to exceed clients’ expectations. Recognized as the largest creditors’ rights law firm in the nation, as ranked by Collections & Credit Risk magazine, WWR’s practice areas include bankruptcy, collection services, corporate & financial services, legal action recovery, litigation & defense, probate, real estate default (foreclosure, eviction, title & REO) and subrogation. The firm has offices in Brooklyn Heights (OH), Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Grove City (OH), Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
About DS News
Uniquely focused on the rich landscape of default servicing, DS News (formerly REO Magazine) celebrates five years as a leading source of news, emerging trends, and savvy business know-how for industry professionals nationwide. Dedicated to advancing default servicing, DS News works in partnership with the industry to innovate, build business networks, and offer practical solutions in a monthly direct-to-your-office publication.