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Our legal departments include Banking & Finance, Corporate & Securities, and Litigation & Bankruptcy, while our GeraciCon conference line provides networking and educational opportunities to the industry at large. For more information on Geraci Law Firm, visit: https://geracilawfirm.com
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Introducing the inaugural Fortra Invitational ⛳On August 25, we'll kick off Fortra Newport Beach with a day on the cours...
06/02/2026

Introducing the inaugural Fortra Invitational ⛳

On August 25, we'll kick off Fortra Newport Beach with a day on the course at the iconic Pelican Hill Golf Club, bringing together lenders, investors, service providers, and industry leaders from across the private lending community.

The Fortra Invitational is designed to create meaningful connections before we continue the conversation at our Welcome Reception that evening and Fortra Newport Beach the following day.

Whether you're looking to strengthen relationships, build new ones, or showcase your brand, we'd love to have you join us.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Learn more and reserve your spot: https://zurl.co/Tg5Uf

Please note: Golf registration is separate from conference registration and must be purchased independently.

Congratulations to our 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars recipients!We are proud to recognize Steven Ernest as a 2026 ...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars recipients!

We are proud to recognize Steven Ernest as a 2026 Super Lawyer and Nazanin Javanmardi, Laine Prescott, Melissa Martorella, and Casey Busch as 2026 Rising Stars.

These recognitions reflect the dedication, professionalism, and commitment our attorneys bring to serving clients every day. They also highlight the depth of talent across our firm and our continued focus on delivering practical, business-minded legal solutions for the industries we serve.

Congratulations to each of these outstanding attorneys on this well-deserved recognition!

Happening tomorrow.California lending compliance is complicated enough without learning the rules the hard way.Join Jenn...
05/26/2026

Happening tomorrow.

California lending compliance is complicated enough without learning the rules the hard way.

Join Jennifer Young and Nichole Moore of Fortra Law for a practical discussion on DRE and DFPI licensing, usury laws, table funding, loan sale restrictions, and other key compliance issues lenders should be paying attention to.

If you lend in California, this is a webinar worth your time.

Register now: https://zurl.co/vtgzf

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.Wishing e...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of the holiday.

A great week in Miami with the private lending community.From IMN to NLE, it was great reconnecting with familiar faces,...
05/22/2026

A great week in Miami with the private lending community.

From IMN to NLE, it was great reconnecting with familiar faces, making new connections, and having real conversations about where the market is headed.

We also want to thank everyone who joined us for dinner at Smith & Wollensky, co-hosted with The Mortgage Office. Great people, great conversations, and a great way to start the week.

Appreciate everyone who spent time with our team. If we missed you or you’d like to continue the conversation, reach out to the Fortra Law team anytime:https://zurl.co/l6rVW

05/20/2026

In private lending, structure matters.

In this video, Jennifer Young of Fortra Law breaks down key considerations lenders should be thinking through when navigating lending structures, compliance, and risk in today’s market.

Clear guidance, practical insight, and a conversation worth your time if you’re active in the space.

Watch the video and connect with the Fortra Law team if you have questions about your lending strategy or compliance framework: https://zurl.co/EQflO

Utah’s PLM licensing requirements are creating new compliance questions for private lenders.In this article, Carter Irwi...
05/18/2026

Utah’s PLM licensing requirements are creating new compliance questions for private lenders.

In this article, Carter Irwin of Fortra Law breaks down what lenders need to know about the Utah PLM license, who may be impacted, and the key considerations for staying compliant while operating in the state.

If you lend in Utah or are expanding your lending footprint, this is worth your attention.

Read the full article: https://zurl.co/bvrrZ

Looking forward to spending the day at LeverageCon 8 in Miami next week.Steven Ernest will be speaking on the American A...
05/15/2026

Looking forward to spending the day at LeverageCon 8 in Miami next week.

Steven Ernest will be speaking on the American Association of Private Lenders' NLE Forum, “Mid-Year State of the Association,” and both Steve and Kasey Swain will be around throughout the event connecting with everyone in the private lending space.

These events are always a great opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, meet new people, and have real conversations about where the market is heading.

If you’ll be there, come find us and say hello!

California lending compliance is not getting any easier.Between DRE and DFPI licensing, usury laws, table funding rules,...
05/14/2026

California lending compliance is not getting any easier.

Between DRE and DFPI licensing, usury laws, table funding rules, and loan sale restrictions, lenders are navigating a complex regulatory landscape.

Join Jennifer Young and Nichole Moore on Wednesday, May 27 at 11:30 AM PT for a practical discussion on what lenders need to know to stay compliant and avoid common pitfalls.

Register now: https://zurl.co/8Vcbo

Miami week, here we come! 🌞🌴Kevin Kim, Jennifer Young, and Kasey Swain will be at IMN Single Family Rental East this wee...
05/14/2026

Miami week, here we come! 🌞🌴

Kevin Kim, Jennifer Young, and Kasey Swain will be at IMN Single Family Rental East this week connecting with lenders, operators, investors, and others across the SFR space.

Looking forward to the conversations around where the market is headed, what capital is looking for, and how groups are navigating today’s lending environment.

If you’ll be there, let’s connect! And if you’re working through lending, compliance, fund formation, or deal structuring questions, the Fortra Law team is always happy to talk shop: https://zurl.co/z6qHb

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