Manhattan Financial Crime Lawyer Ronald Kliegerman Offers a Tenacious, Dynamic Defense
The implosion of the housing market has financially harmed tens of millions of Americans. The federal government, in an attempt to hold someone accountable for these failures, is devoting increasing resources to investigating and prosecuting allegations of mortgage fraud. Law enforcement agents cast a wide net in these investigations. Mortgage brokers, realtors, loan officers, underwriters, appraisers and others involved in the sale and purchase of real estate may be under investigation. In many cases, individuals with little or no connection to fraudulent acts are accused of mortgage fraud. If you have been charged, indicted or are simply under investigation for mortgage fraud, it is crucial that you enlist the services of experienced legal counsel. NYC defense attorney Ronald Kliegerman of Kliegerman & Joseph LLP defends people across the region against these serious allegations.
Mortgage fraud can encompass a wide range of potential activities, such as:
- Falsifying loan documents
- Inflating the value of the property through a false appraisal
- Skimming equity through use of a straw buyer
- Using stolen identities to purchase property
There is not a federal mortgage fraud statute. Rather, mortgage fraud allegations are brought under mail fraud, wire fraud or bank fraud statutes. These charges are often brought alongside other charges such as money laundering.
These cases are very document intensive and are often the product of months of investigation. It is therefore important that your lawyer is able to look closely at the paper trail in order to determine exactly what happened. New York City mortgage fraud attorney Ronald Kliegerman has defended individuals against fraud accusations for almost 40 years, and knows how to examine this evidence and make the necessary connections. If there are weaknesses in the government's case, he will find them and work to bring your case to a successful conclusion.
Contact Kliegerman & Joseph LLP
Call toll free at 800-661-7160, locally at 646-363-6810, or e-mail us to discuss your situation.
