Real Estate Manager

Neil F. Narut, Esq.

*********@*****.*** / 262-***-****

Illinois-licensed since 1997 / Application pending for Wisconsin

reciprocity

"Neil is the utmost loyal advocate both in his personal and professional

methodology...I consider him a trusted advisor and go-to when I have

complex issues to decipher" LinkedIn Recommendation, Chief of Staff,

Americas, - SAP

PROFILE

I am an accomplished attorney providing over fifteen (15) years of

strategic and loyal representation of national financial institutions and

their servicers and vendors. I am committed to meeting any client demand

with careful issue analysis and effective management of personnel and

processes. I offer valuable counsel promoted by results-driven quality

controls, compliance-orientated policies and proven business development.

Legal Process Development Vendor Training & Development

Procurement/Contracts

Integration of New Mortgage Default Business and Client

Technologies Development

Real Estate, Mortgage, Speaking / Presentations Compliance / Litigation

Title, REO Support

Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C. - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Practice Group Manager - 2011 to 2013

"Some months ago you had communicated to us your just concerns we hired

Neil Narut away from a Chicago foreclosure firm with substantial volume.

From the moment Neil started here, Neil has demonstrated he has the skills

we were looking for." Letter dated May 16, 2012 - KMK-Vice President to

nationally known financial institution/client

. Recruited away from Chicago firm to reform and grow inefficient volume

practice group.

. Managed five attorneys, twenty-five FTE's and outside counsel network.

. Developed training / cross-training protocols to align with client

requirements and needs.

. Launched the Perfect Practice CMS for coded task management with

reporting capabilities.

. Standardized processes with coding tasking to track requests for and

capture additional fees.

. Implemented results-driven reforms which succeeded in renewing lost

client relationships.

. Managed client development, RFP's and client/industry visits resulting

in new retentions.

. Eliminated inefficiency with regular testing and staff shadowing.

. Provided customized reports to firm shareholders regarding department

performance.

. Incentivized staff to provide the highest standards of service and

exceed client expectations.

. Developed strict physical and technical security requirements /

business continuity protocols.

. Negotiated agreements for vendors/outside counsel to conform to client

privacy mandates.

. Implemented a reliable paperless document retention system and Clean

Desk Policy.

. Representative national and regional firm clients: US Bank, Wells

Fargo, USDA, Ocwen Loan Servicing, Johnson Bank, Abbott Laboratories,

Reinhart Food Service, Manpower

Potestivo & Associates, P.C. - Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids -

Managing Attorney - Assistant Vice President 2008 to 2011

Bio:

http://www.potestivolaw.com/index.php?area=Biographies&page=Biography&id=10

. Hired in 2008 for start-up of Chicago Loop office for AV-rated

Michigan-based firm.

. Concentration in mortgage default, title curative and REO

transactions.

. Managed five attorneys, twenty staff and outside counsel network

. Developed "back office" model in Michigan reducing document

production costs in Illinois.

. Constructed a judicial workflow process within the Time Matters

CMS.

. Upgraded the CMS to meet the contractual standards of multiple

clients.

. Developed an outside counsel network in Illinois to provide case

coverage and legal services.

. Managed firm compliance for all statutory/regulatory changes

affecting the industry.

. Client liaison, client development and RFP's. Invited lecturer

to continuing education seminars.

. Managed litigation counsel for out-of-state cases to firms

nationwide.

. Representative clients: J.P. Morgan Chase, GMAC, Ocwen Loan

Servicing, Fifth-Third Bank, First American Default, SN Servicing,

U.S. Department of Justice.

Law Offices of Neil F. Narut - Gurnee, Illinois - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Senior Attorney, 2001 to 2008

. Boutique law firm providing services related to real estate

and title.

. Mechanic's lien foreclosure and collection work.

. Developed an expert base of knowledge in matters of lien

priority.

. Developed a volume caseload of real estate transactions.

. Represented matters of general business practice including

Corporation/LLC formation, filings, share issuance, stockholder

meetings and business litigation.

Pierce & Associates, P.C. Chicago, Illinois

Foreclosure/Title Curative/REO Attorney - 2006-2007

. Contract attorney hired for specific firm needs in period of increased

placements.

. Counsel for title curative, title claims, foreclosure litigation, and REO

disposition.

. Court filing reviews and approvals.

Geneva Lakes Area Title, L.L.C. - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Managing-Owner - 2004-2007

. Owner of firm providing title searches, exams and escrow for mortgage

brokers representing wealthy clients seeking vacation lake property.

Basswood Consulting, Inc. - Illinois, California, New York

Counsel - 2006

. Legal counsel to CEO of business management and

venture capital consultancy.

. Contracted to develop HR and employment policies for

growing employment roster.

. Contracted to develop guidelines for outsourcing

contracts to independent consultants.

EDUCATION

The John Marshall Law School - Chicago

Juris Doctor, 1997

. Moot Court - Securities and Employment Competitions.

. 1st Place, 1998 Herzog Moot Court Competition

. Chosen for Trial Exchange Program, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Loyola University - Chicago

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, 1995

. Awarded Loyola Debating Society Scholarship. Debating team chair.

. Awarded L.B.J. Scholarship, 1993 - U.S. Capital, Washington, D.C.

SAMPLE OF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

. "Fraud Panel" 5 Star MPact Group, November 2011. Dallas, TX.

. "False Claims Act/Dodd-Frank" ACI Conference, October 2011, Washington

D.C.

. "Fraud in Loss Mitigation and Loan Modifications" MBA Fraud Issues

Conference.

Spring, 2011. Hollywood, Florida.

. Moderator of "Delving into the Mystique of Bankruptcy" REOMAC Spring

Summit, 2011. Desert Springs, CA.

. "Litigation Trends and How to Prevent Going Down that Path" REOMAC

Fall

Summit, 2010. Hollywood, FL.

. Moderator of "Code Enforcement and Vacant Property Registration"

REOMAC

Spring Summit, 2010. Desert Springs, CA.

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