Real Estate State University

Beth Chamow, Esq

**** **** ******, ***** *** New York, NY 10128 US

Phone: 516-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Solo Practitioner

Beth Chamow

January, 2009 Present (7 years)

Represent clients in both commercial and residential real estate transactions including the purchase and sale of muilti family units, commercial buildings, mixed used buildings, single family homes, co-op units and condominiums. Represent lenders in all commercial, private and residential loans, including title review and clearance, preparing loan documents, estoppel agreements

Knowledgeable in RESPA, HUD, TILA regulations and compliance. Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial and residential leases for both landlords and tenants of major retail tenants, office tenants and local retail tenants. Full knowledge of landlord tenant law including DHCR and Section 8 regulations

Represent both landlords and tenants in housing disputes and evictions. Represent clients in the purchase and sale of co-op and condominiums including preparing co-op amendments through the Attorney General's office. Represent residential homeowners and investors in short sales and modifications.

In-house Counsel

Homebridge Mortgage Bankers

July, 1999 January, 2009 (9 years 6 months)

Syosset, NY & New York, NY

Headed the legal department of a national residential mortgage department which included reviewing title, clearing title conditions, and managing the closings of a 100 loans a week nationwide.

Interpreted compliance regulations, including HUD, RESPA, TILA, and acted as the liaison between originators and management to ensure compliance and licensing.

District Counsel

Legal Services

February, 1986 August, 1999 (13 years 6 months)

Handled heavy, diversified litigation caseload while maintaining daily client contact with local union members. Supervised litigation of the landlord tenant and civil litigation department

Represented tenants in court appearances, including preparation and filing of legal memoranda and pleadings in all areas of Consumer Law and Landlord-Tenant Law.

Tax Certiorari Arbitrator

January, 1991 January, 1993 (2 years)

Nassau County Tax Assessment Review Commission, Nassau County, NY

Appointed and served as Arbitrator for Nassau County in Tax Certiorari proceedings concerning residential real property.

Presided over arbitration proceedings and made rulings.

Staff Attorney

International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local No. 237 - Legal Services Plan

March, 1985 February, 1986 (11 months)

Litigated in all areas of New York Domestic Relations Law, including Family, Matrimonial, and Consumer Law.

EDUCATION

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Juris Doctor

Degree date: 1983

Juris Doctor, May 1983 Benjamin N

Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY

State University of New York at Binghamton

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Degree date: 1980

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 1980

State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

State of New York

U.S. Southern District of New York

ASSOCIATIONS

International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local No. 237 - Legal Services Plan, New York, NY

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