Photo of Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect Leah R. Lenz
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Leah Lenz has over a decade of experience representing clients in consumer finance matters, including several mortgage lenders, servicers, banks …

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Tips on Using a Settlement Conference RJI to Show CPLR 3215(c) Compliance in New York Foreclosure Actions

In New York civil actions, where a defendant fails to answer the complaint, the next step is usually a motion for a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 3215. However, in residential mortgage foreclosure actions, the plaintiff is generally required to file a Request for Judicial Intervention ("RJI") to seek the scheduling of a settlement conference pursuant to CPLR 3408. More ›