Split-the-Note and Deed of Trust

One of the most controversial, most discussed, but least successful strategies in mortgage law is arguing the “split the note” theory. Yet thousands of attorneys and self represented individuals keep running into this 100 mph train thinking their case is somehow going to have a different outcome. So what is the split the note theory? […]

Standing to Challenge Bank Assignments in Texas

My firm recently had the opportunity to represent a homeowner in obtaining one of the biggest and most significant appellate wins in Texas regarding robo-signatures.  The case, Vazquez v. Deutsche, filed in Houston, and appealed to the 1st Court of Appeals is not only big for my client, its huge for Texas homeowners.  The 1st […]

Robosigner Bryan Bly is not Immortal!

Robosigners’ (specifically Bryan Bly) shenanigans were finally recognized by Texas 1st Court of Appeals!    Congratulations to our entire team for the recent appellate victory that will have a lasting impact far beyond this individual case.  The 1st Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s dismissal of Ms. Vazquez’s case.  The trial court erroneously ruled like […]