(For this past program, we offer two options for purchase: a Homestudy (DVD and written materials) or written materials alone.)
Attorneys, real estate professionals, agency officials, investors and others who are invovled in real estate transactions
The real estate development industry is under pressure from lack of financing for developers and buyers and mounting litigation. Claims include homeowner disputes against builders and developers, construction defects, failure to complete amenities, on-going warranties, and securities litigation.
This program focuses on the opportunities and challenges in the current market of foreclosures and stalled or failed development projects. Developer survival strategies are discussed and assessed, including delaying projects until the market comes back and conserving cash while maintaining enough existing deals to keep the business operating. Our distinguished faculty of attorneys and financial professionals address special considerations for a project that is part way through the entitlement process; impact on development agreements; special issues for condominiums and PUDs (planned unit developments); liabilities when you acquire a project at various stages of difficulty and loss of assessment income.
Learn how to recognize and address the unique circumstances of these times.
~ Donald E. Dyekman, Esq. and David M. Paltzik, Esq., Program Co-Chairs
Donald E. Dyekman, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander, PA / Phoenix, AZ
David M. Paltzik, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Greenberg Traurig LLP / Phoenix, AZ
Effective workout strategies for developers of troubled projects; complicating factors such as homeowner and securities litigation; lender perspectives
Morrie Aaron, CPA, President
MCA Financial Group Ltd. / Phoenix, AZ
John R Clemency, Esq.
Greenberg Traurig LLP / Phoenix, AZ
Bryan Neddoff, Senior Vice President
APEXCapital / Scottsdale, AZ
Mechanics' liens and tax liens; special issues that arise with distressed sellers in a down market; problems from quit claim deeds; special new services
John T. Lotardo, Esq., Senior Vice President and GC
Stewart Title & Trust of Phoenix / Phoenix, AZ
State land department's goals and policy perspectives; renegotiation and extension of state land purchases; budget effects
James L. Adams, Director, Real Estate Division
Arizona State Land Department / Phoenix, AZ
Vesting of development rights; renegotiating development agreements; what to do with a project that is partially through the plotting process; working with the DRE; lessons from recent litigation; finding workable solutions; bonds and assurances
Local government perspective
Stephen M. Kemp, Esq., City Attorney
City of Peoria / Peoria, AZ
Developer perspective
Lynn T. Ziolko, Esq.
Kutak Rock LLP / Scottsdale, AZ
Potential regulatory triggers when foreclosing lenders become subdividers; bonds, assurances, and replacements; escrowed deposits
Cindy Ferrin, Manager Development Investigations and Services Division
Arizona Department of Real Estate / Phoenix, AZ
Master Planned Community and condominium; completion deficiencies; homeowner association cash flows; renting units; Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act
David M. Paltzik, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Greenberg Traurig LLP / Phoenix, AZ
Overview of issues for financial terms and risk management; transactions, representations and warranties; bulk sales issues
Donald E. Dyekman, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander, PA / Phoenix, AZ
Panel discussion and overview on practical solutions, with audience participation
David M. Paltzik, Esq., Program Co-Chair, Moderator
Greenberg Traurig LLP / Phoenix, AZ
Donald E. Dyekman, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander, PA / Phoenix, AZ
Alisa C. Lacey, Esq.
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP / Phoenix, AZ
Lowell E. Rothschild, Esq.
Mesch Clark & Rothschild PC / Tucson, AZ
There is a $25 cancellation fee for Course Materials orders and $50 for Homestudy orders
This program qualifies for 7 AZ CLE credits. AZ real estate credits are pending. Upon request, we will apply for CLE credits in other states and other types of credits.
Our complete Homestudy Course, consisting of a DVD recording and the written course materials, is available for $705. The written course materials alone are available for $100. We will ship your Homestudy order via UPS ground within two weeks after the seminar or the date we receive payment (whichever is later).
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Donald E. Dyekman, Program Co-Chair, shareholder at Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander, PA, focuses on common interest developments. He represents developers of new residential, commercial and mixed-use condominiums, planned communities and condominium conversions. He is listed in "Best Lawyers" for Real Estate Law.
David M. Paltzik, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, represents homebuilders, developers, investors and business owners in a variety of real estate, financing, and commercial transactions. He has represented public and private homebuilders in the acquisition, subdivision and development of residential property.He is listed in "Best Lawyers".
Morrie Aaron, CPA, founder and President of MCA Financial Group Ltd., works in business restructuring, interim and crisis management, mergers and acquisitions, and capital formation. Previously, he was Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, General Manager and Director of Employee Solutions, Inc. and Global Technologies, Inc. and Senior Manager at Arthur Andersen.
James L. Adams is Director of the Real Estate Division of the Arizona State Land Department. Previously he was Deputy Land Commissioner of the Department.
John R. Clemency, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, concentrates on workouts of troubled loans, business bankruptcies, and commercial litigation. The Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization certifies him as a commercial bankruptcy specialist.
Cindy Ferrin, Manager of the Development Investigations and Services Division of the Arizona Department of Real Estate, supervises public employees who administer the laws, regulations and policies applicable to the sale of subdivided and unsubdivided lands and timeshares in Arizona.
Stephen M. Kemp is the City Attorney for the City of Peoria, Arizona. Previously, he was the Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney for Pinal County, Arizona.
Alisa C. Lacey, partner at Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP in the Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Division, represents clients in every aspect of bankruptcy. She also supervises and negotiates out of court restructuring of debt for multiple enterprises
John T. Lotardo, aka the "TITLEMAN" TM, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Stewart Title & Trust of Phoenix, is also State Underwriting and Claims Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company. He practices all aspects of real estate, title and escrow proceedings and was editor for the Real Property Journal for the State Bar of Arizona and author of numerous columns including "Ask the TITLEMAN" TM.
Bryan Neddoff, Senior Vice President at APEXCapital, works in real estate and lot banking with public and private homebuilders. Previously, he was Senior Vice President at JP Morgan Chase & Co..
Lowell E. Rothschild, senior shareholder and founder at Mesch, Clark & Rothschild PC, concentrates on bankruptcy and business reorganization. He is a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy and has represented debtors, creditors and creditor committees on a wide range of issues. He acts as Judge Pro Tempore, Special Master and Mediator for the Pima County Superior Court for the State of Arizona.
Lynn T. Ziolko, partner at Kutak Rock LLP, is a certified real estate specialist in the State of Arizona with experience in multifamily residential projects, single family subdivisions, master planned communities, and office and retail projects. The Business Journal voted him "Best of the Bar" in real estate in 2004.
