The Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's office has drawn heavy fire over the last month from activities in their foreclosure defense department, namely, the forced resignations of June Clarkson and Theresa Edwards. The two at one time succeeded in outing one of the largest financial scams in the country by uncovering foreclosure mills such as the Law Offices of David J. Stern and cases of "robo-signing." Many critics are saying the firings were too convenient, as the women had just began investigating the practices of Lender Processing Service (LPS) and ProVest, companies involved in what may be a massive system of foreclosure fraud. Worse yet, recent reports may have pinned a motive on Bondi's office regarding the force-outs, citing thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to her from LPS and ProVest and a former deputy AG, Joe Jacquot, joining the ranks of LPS leadership.
As of now, Attorney General Bondi has taken a big step toward alleviating some of the pressure by announcing an independent internal investigation into the wrongful firing accusations by Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater. But issues have even begun to surface in these investigations, as a simple internet search will show that Mr. Atwater also took contributions during his 2010 campaign from LPS, ProVest and their affiliates, as well as from Ms. Bondi herself.
An explanation of just what is going on in the Florida AG's office could answer big questions about the foreclosure crisis that has rocked the US economy.
If you are a Florida Homeowner and you are currently facing foreclosure contact a Jacksonville Foreclosure Lawyer or a Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyer today for a complimentary case review to determine what foreclosure alternatives may be available to you.
