Overview
Paul’s practice is currently focused on the investigation and the nationwide litigation of mortgage fraud-related claims on behalf of governmental entities, banks and mortgage bankers. Paul’s broad litigation experience includes numerous suits against title insurers, closing agents, appraisers, developers and loan originators in connection with misrepresentation or fraud arising from the origination or servicing of residential mortgage loans. Paul has successfully resolved hundreds of mortgage fraud-related cases through settlements, pre-judgment remedies, dispositive motions and trials. Paul was trial counsel in a 2013 seminal closing protection letter (commonly known as a CPL) trial establishing broad contractual liability for title insurers in connection with dishonesty or closing instruction breaches by title agents conducting closings for victim lenders.
Paul was previously at IndyMac Bank where he was Co-Director of the Fraud Recovery and Loss Mitigation unit and Senior Litigation Counsel. Paul managed the day-to-day repurchase and mortgage fraud litigation across the country and provided legal support to various mortgage banking operations. Prior to IndyMac Bank, Paul represented mortgage industry clients while working as an associate with Bryan Cave LLP.