Practice Areas

Mortgage Renegotiations  

New York Real Estate Mortgage Renegotiations Lawyers

During financially tough times like these, many individuals, families and businesses are finding it difficult, if not impossible, to meet the restrictive terms of a current mortgage. In New York, The Law Offices of Barbera & McElhone, PC offer legal solutions to save homes and businesses from foreclosure. Contact the firm for a free initial consultation.

As a real estate law firm with experienced, professional attorneys, Barbera & McElhone assists clients in finding solutions to their legal problems. The lawyers can streamline mortgage refinancing and renegotiation processes and will take care of all the details from contract drafting to closing.

Alternatives to Foreclosure and Bankruptcy

There are alternatives to bankruptcy when dealing with a shortage of funds available for mortgage payments. With new federal guidelines in place, options are available to consumers based on criteria such as credit scores, how far the account is in arrears and which bank the mortgage is through.

One option property owners have, when facing financial difficulty and an inability to meet mortgage obligations, is short sale. When clients know they are close to going into foreclosure and have no way to sell or to make the payments in time, the real estate attorneys at Barbera & McElhone can petition the bank to accept a short sale agreement. This allows the property to be sold for less than the value of the loan without holding the sellers liable for the shortfall.

Other options for preserving residential or commercial property are also available to owners, such as mortgage renegotiations. By allowing the attorneys to renegotiate the terms of a loan with lenders, clients can keep their same loans while obtaining modifications, extensions or forbearance agreements.

Complimentary Consultation

If you are facing the prospects of foreclosure, it is important to hire a professional attorney to save your home. As a full-service real estate law firm, Barbera & McElhone work with property owners, sellers, lenders and brokers to resolve real estate problems and to facilitate real estate transactions. Contact the firm for a complimentary consultation.

Long Island attorneys Janine A. Barbera and James E. McElhone practice all aspects of New York family law, including divorce and property settlements, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, and orders of protection. The law firm serves Miller Place and surrounding areas of Suffolk County, Long Island, including Rocky Point, Port Jefferson, Saint James, Islip, Smithtown, Farmingville, Centereach, Selden, Bohemia, Stony Brook, Setauket, Holbrook, Coram, Middle Island, Medford, Middle Island, Lake Ronkonkoma, as well as the East End of Long Island throughout the Hamptons. The other practice areas include criminal law and personal injury.


The Law Offices of Barbera & McElhone, P.C.
428 Route 25A, P.O. Box 5595 Miller Place, NY 11764 Phone: 631-473-5100 Fax: 631-473-2648 Map & Directions