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"Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts." FIRM MEMBERS: John Anthony Van Ness SERVICES OFFERED: Foreclosure and related litigation, bankruptcy (creditor side), evictions, REO closings STATES SERVED: Florida AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: Legal League 100, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Bar, TJ Reddick Bar Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County WHAT SETS THEM APART: Van Ness Attorneys has its roots on the servicing side first, as both the CEO and CFO worked for major servicers at the start of their careers. The same way most chefs learn how to eat before learning to cook, Van Ness Attorneys understands the client has his or her own needs beyond case status and legal opinions. The staff is trained to look past simple directives and identify related issues that extend beyond the firm's immediate role. Van Ness Attorneys is also one of the more experienced default firms in Florida, having opened its doors in 2004 with a practice focused on mortgage default. The firm was Fannie Mae retained counsel until the direct program ended. The firm is fiscally sound, with no debt, and is also a certified minority-owned firm. The firm is multi-lingual and always looking for new challenges. GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Van Ness Attorneys' greatest accomplishment was successfully navigating the last 10 years of volatility and being at its strongest now. The firm saw many of its old clients disappear from the landscape for different reasons, followed by large volumes of work from failing firms and coupled with intense scrutiny and litigation on the heels of national servicing-related issues and lawsuits. AWARDS: Best Performing Firm (nationally) CHARITABLE INTERESTS: Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: Do things the right way from the beginning and you never have anything to worry about. That applies to all aspects of life. FINAL THOUGHTS: The firm works in a truly noble industry that has been through some tough times during the past decade. It is imperative that all segments of the industry work together to find the best path forward to handle cases and resolve loan delinquencies. It is amazing how many times something could have been done easier, faster, and less expensive if only there was better communication. Although servicing industry practices and technology have changed, communication does not need to. CONTACT INFORMATION: 1239 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 110 » Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442 » 954.571.2031 (p) » Info@VanLawFL.com » VanNessAttorneys.com VAN NESS ATTORNEYS Back Row: Holli Adams, Mark C. Elia, J. Anthony Van Ness, Ian D. Jagendorf Front Row: William C. Stanford, David A. Friedman 73