Novella S. Fenderson, Esq.

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(*16) 907-

8822

Buffalo, New York 14215

ab8z1f@r.postjobfree.com

BAR ADMISSIONS

New York State

2010

United States District Court, NYWD, NYSD, NYND, NYED

2011

United States Bankruptcy Court, NDNY, SDNY, WDNY

2011

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Law Office of Novella S. Fenderson, Attorney at Law

August 2011 - Present

Solo Practitioner

AML/KYC Compliance Consultant; Business Formations; Commercial &

Residential Transactions

Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC December 2011

- February 2012

Associate Attorney

Represent Creditor in Foreclosure Proceedings. Negotiate loss mitigation

alternatives with homeowner and/or opposing counsel. Attend Settlement

Conferences. Review pleadings in foreclosure action to determine

appropriate course of action. Review collateral file to assure correct

Plaintiff has standing. Research statute and case law to assert defenses

against litigated actions

Steven J Baum, PC, Buffalo, NY

January 2011 - August 2011

Foreclosure Litigation Attorney

March 2011 - August

2011

Review pleadings submitted to Court for accuracy and veracity. Based upon

review, either recommend restart of foreclosure action or submit

affirmation to Court. Draft and file motions in support of foreclosure

actions on behalf of Creditors. Review title policies and public records to

verify correct interested parties to name in action.

Bankruptcy Attorney

January 2011-

March 2011

Handle Motion for Relief actions on behalf of Secured Creditors in Chapter

7 & Chapter 13 proceedings; Handle miscellaneous motions filed on behalf of

the Debtor filed in connection with the automatic stay

First Niagara Bank, N.A., Buffalo, NY

April 2009- January 2011

Commercial Loan Administrator

March 2010- January 2011

Supervised and coordinated all loan servicing and loan closing functions of

a $370 million commercial portfolio, including mortgages, letters of

credit, and secured & unsecured credit facilities; Prepared and reviewed

legal documentation to evidence approval of the loan and secure

collateral. Ensured loan compliance with Federal, New York, and

Pennsylvania law; Reviewed commitment letters, approvals, credit policy to

assure internal compliance with Bank's policy.

Senior Mortgage Specialist

April 2009 - March

2010

Reviewed executed closing documents originating from retail, wholesale and

correspondent branches for accuracy;

Ensured compliance with loan program guidelines, underwriting requirements,

state and federal lending laws, state and local bond program requirements

and investor guidelines; Accurately identified all discrepancies; Reviewed

Truth In Lending, Right of Rescission and HUD-1 for accuracy; and Prepared

closing packets for sale to secondary market.

Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, Charlotte, NC

August 2008 - December 2008

Legal Extern

Provided legal assistance and advice to clients concerning their Medicaid,

Food Stamps, Social Security, and Disability claims; Conducted client

intake and conflict screening using computer-based case management program;

Advocated on clients' behalf at local and state administrative hearings;

Conducted factual investigation and research; and Received favorable

decision on each client's case.

Michigan Supreme Court, Friend of the Court Bureau, Lansing, MI

May 2008 - August 2008

Law Clerk

Provided consistent and accurate information to telephone, correspondent,

and e-mail inquires and complaints from the public; Assisted in gathering

data and information used in the development of policies and procedures for

the FOCB; Assisted in the development of public service information; and

Assisted in grievance-compiling process.

Staff Writer

Created article on changes to the 2008 Michigan Child Support Manual for

quarterly newsletter.

Jeffrey Freedman & Associates, Buffalo, NY

May 2005 - July 2005

Legal Extern

Provided legal assistance to clients concerning their Social Security and

Disability claims; Conducted client intake, requested and reviewed medical

records; and Conducted factual investigation and legal research.

EDUCATION

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI

Juris Doctor, January 2009

Honors: Honor Scholarship, Recipient

Activities: Mock Trial Board, Member

Westlaw Certified in Case and Statute Legal

Research

Hilbert College, Hamburg, NY Bachelor of Science,

with Honors, in Paralegal Studies, May 2005

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