Frequently Asked Questions - The Law Firm of Kalis & Kleiman

Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Plantation, Weston, Lauderhill, Hallandale, Pembroke Pines, Broward, South Florida, Ocala, Gainesville, Central Florida

Here we provide answers to consumer, business and general legal information legal questions.

General:
• What is the firm's goal if it represents me?
• Who will be working on my case?
• Who do I contact if I have a question about my case?
• When is my attorney's office open?

Real Estate:
• What is Foreclosure?
• What is a Lien?
• What is a Short Sale?

General Firm Questions:

Q. What is the Firm's goal if it represents me?
KALIS & KLEIMAN wants to establish trust with their clients. We pride ourselves on not just being lawyers, but being lawyers and counselors. We want satisfied clients who are so pleased with our services that they would have no hesitation recommending us to your family, friends, colleagues, business partners, etc….should they require a commercial, real estate or litigation attorney.

Q. Who will be working on my case?
You will be assigned an attorney and a paralegal who will work your case. They will advise, counsel and work diligently to get you results or verdict on your case or issue. Your attorney will oversee the legal aspects, who will assist him in researching, gathering the facts, evidence, and information necessary to support your case or issue.

Q. Who do I contact if I have a question about my case?
Neal, Scott, Rebecca or their legal staff will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. These questions can be communicated to our office by telephone, by letter, or by scheduling an appointment. We strive to respond to all inquires in a timely manner.

Q. When is my attorney's office open?
Our receptionist is available to take phone calls from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If your attorney or paralegal is not available when you call, please leave a message and a number where you can be reached and your call will be returned within 48 hours, unless otherwise told. For office visits, your are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment.

Real Estate Questions

Q. What is Foreclosure?
When a homeowner defaults by failing to make payments on their mortgage, the bank or financial institution that holds the mortgage note may foreclosure on the property. The lender begins the process by filing records with the court. Foreclosure gives the legal ownership of a property to the bank or lending institute to try and recoup its investment.

Q. What is a lien?
A lien is any legal claim on real property that acts as a security for the payment of a debt or other obligation. If the debt is not repaid as promised, the lender or the lien holder can foreclose its claim on the property and force a public sale to pay the debt.

Q. What is a short sale?
A short sale is where a bank or lender will agree to accept less than the full amount of the mortgage. This allows individuals to sell the house to an investor or other buyer for a good price, while the lender recovers the bulk of the amount due without having to pursue foreclosure proceedings. Not all lenders will accept short sales or discounted payoffs, especially if it would make more financial sense to foreclose, and not all sellers or properties qualify for short sales.

For more information, contact us. We are never too busy to answer your questions.

Kalis & Kleiman – Attorneys & Counselors at Law

KALIS & KLEIMAN is a Real Estate Transaction and Commercial Litigation law firm serving clients in Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Cooper City, Hollywood, Plantation, Weston, Sunrise, Hallandale, Pembroke Pines and all of Broward and South Florida. KALIS & KLEIMAN also serves clients in Ocala, Gainesville and Central Florida.