Published On: July 19, 2014
PHH suffered one outrageous atrocity after another on the homeowner. Jury disgusted and awarded a $16.2 million. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have [...]
Published On: June 7, 2014
Review from one of our clients who needed help with collecting their excess sale proceeds. We were very impressed with what you did and the knowledge you had in getting the job done." "It didn’t [...]
Published On: May 19, 2014
Arizona anti-Deficiency Law: Since 1971 Arizona law has normally protected the borrower who defaults on a home loan. A lender could foreclose, but could not sue the borrower if the loan was on property 2 [...]
Published On: March 26, 2014
Homeowners’ association received special treatment in bankruptcy. Depending on your situation it is possible that both federal and state law comes into play. Do you have a homeowners association? Do you want to know your [...]
Published On: March 13, 2014
HAMP report indicates that nearly 30 percent of those who qualified for HAMP relief have defaulted again. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have [...]
Published On: December 27, 2013
For several years I have been explaining that no one can predict the length of time that FHA, Fannie Mae or HUD, or a specific lender will require a homeowner to wait to qualify for a new home loan after a prior foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy.
Published On: December 24, 2013
National City Bank to pay $35 million for overcharged black and Hispanic borrowers on mortgages from 2002 through 2008. National Bank is now PNC Financial Services Group. National Bank charged with discrimination. Federal [...]
Published On: December 23, 2013
OCWEN TO provide $2 billion in principal forgiveness relief to homeowners throughout the next three years as part of a settlement agreement. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy [...]
Published On: December 21, 2013
Diane L. Drain to be featured speaker on "Demystifying Current Real Estate Problems. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have obligations to keep my [...]
Published On: December 18, 2013
Arizona has the third highest negative equity - with approximately 22% negative and 4% near negative equity. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have [...]
Diane is very smart, patient, kind and sincere
Diane has a very calm confidence because she knows the laws inside and out. L.D. Diane is very smart, patient, kind and sincere. I am a better person for knowing her. I was so nervous to call and start the process but Diane made everything seem easy. [...]
Diane answered everything promptly with additional information
Diane answered everything promptly with additional information. E.H. Diane is a very informative, thorough, highly intelligent and respectful individual and lawyer. Any questions or concerns I had throughout my bankruptcy, she answered everything promptly with additional information. I recommend her services 100%!! Nothing but the highest praise for [...]
I Made the Right Decision in Choosing Diane
“I'm 100% convinced I made the right decision in choosing Diane. ” P.K. I have just received my discharge from the court. It's been a long journey and I can't emphasize how instrumental a role that Diane and Jay played in helping me navigate this journey. In [...]
I really felt I could trust you
"I really felt I could trust you!" Excess Sales Proceeds, P. EXCESS SALE PROCEEDS: P. and I would like to thank you both, especially you Jay, for all the work you did in obtaining our Excess Funds check today. You somehow managed to get this done between January [...]
Assisted in identifying and helping me successfully navigate any pitfalls
Assisted in identifying and helping me successfully navigate any pitfalls. R.G. Diane Drain and Jay provided professional, comprehensive services and support through every step of the bankruptcy process, were always available to answer questions. Diane has developed an extensive array of handouts and email templates that addressed [...]
It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client
"It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client." K. Thank you. It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client. I am continually grateful that I was led to you to help me through my bankruptcy process. You are truly the best of the best and [...]
I have a much clearer understanding of my choices and that has made the financial challenges much easier to deal with
I have a much clearer understanding of my choices and that has made the financial challenges much easier to deal with. T.P. Feeling the questionable unease of financial hardship can be one of life’s most serious challenges; not knowing where to turn for information, who to trust, [...]
Great attorney
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To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make
"To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make" A.C. To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make. I felt like a failure. In my early 20’s my husband and I bought a home and financed it using an arm [...]
Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment
"Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment." M & B Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment of B. and myself. It was a pleasure working with you. As you are well aware, this was a very trying and sometimes painful 6 months but you helped us get [...]
Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0
"Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0" Anonymous When I was looking for a bankruptcy attorney, the U.S. Courts’ website had some Phoenix attorney’s listed. I visited one in person and the then read Ms. Drain’s site. The in-person attorney gave me a 2 inch stack of papers [...]
We were treated with the utmost care and respect
"We were treated with the utmost care and respect." A.W. We were very apprehensive and stressed out at the thought of having to go through such a difficult process. From our first meeting with Diane Drain it was clear that we would not have to go through this [...]
Diane is great
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I appreciate all your support and compassion
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I wish all attorneys treated their clients the way that Ms. Drain and Jay treated me
"I wish all attorneys treated their clients the way that Ms. Drain and Jay treated me." Anonymous I asked Ms. Drain to help me with a bankruptcy. When I first called I was scared, afraid to answer my phone and worried that my wages were about to be [...]
Diane has a wealth of knowledge
“Diane has a wealth of knowledge.” S.B. Sharing knowledge "Diane Drain is a wealth of knowledge. She is a great attorney." S.B.
I have followed your advice
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Diane and Jay were wonderful to work with.
“Diane and Jay were wonderful to work with.” P. Diane and Jay were wonderful to work with. They helped us navigate the bankruptcy process. They were informative and answered all our questions. We highly recommend them! P.

