Thomas Sears

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Padgett Law Group stands out as a distinguished legal partner, specializing in integrated default resolution services for mortgage servicers and lenders. With a robust national platform, the firm offers comprehensive support across judicial and non-judicial jurisdictions, ensuring enforcement continuity and efficient default management. Their expertise spans the entire default lifecycle, from pre-foreclosure loss mitigation and title curative needs to post-judgment recovery, eviction, and REO services.

• Foreclosure: Preserving enforcement rights across residential, commercial, and manufactured housing foreclosures.
• Bankruptcy: Seamlessly representing client interests when bankruptcy filings impact enforcement strategies.
• Litigation: Tackling contested matters with a foreclosure- and bankruptcy-integrated approach to protect portfolio performance.
• Regulatory Affairs: Providing crucial guidance on regulatory-sensitive servicing activities, helping clients design policies and procedures to mitigate risk and manage default timelines effectively.
• Post-Foreclosure: Streamlining activities such as eviction, REO, title, and closing services to enhance investor timelines and reduce vendor needs.

Padgett Law Group prides itself on its "Padgett Difference," offering a process-built organization with a people-first culture. They provide protections that manage and reduce borrower litigation exposure while maintaining investor timelines, alongside parallel bankruptcy and litigation practices for stand-alone referrals. With nearly 30 years of experience in real estate transactional services, their dedicated closing staff handles complex commercial and residential transactions, including title examination, escrow services, and document preparation. They leverage industry-leading platforms like Res.net and Equator for REO and retail closings, partnering with Old Republic and Westcor for underwriting needs. Padgett is committed to innovative solutions and aggressive timeline management, ensuring effective resolutions for their clients nationwide.