Corporate & Securities Services

Fortra Law’s Corporate and Securities attorneys have collectively represented thousands of funds and private lenders nationwide in the areas of corporate law, securities offerings, and compliance.

When you engage Fortra Law, you work smarter, move faster, and stay protected.

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Our Services

Corporate Law

Guidance for entity formation, governance, and strategic transactions.

Securities Offerings
& Compliance

Counsel for private offerings, securities compliance, and capital raising.

Licensing for Lenders,
Brokers, & Servicers

Strategic support for multistate licensing and compliance.

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Strategic Review

Our team reviews your inquiry and
identifies the right attorneys and
approach for your situation.

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Attorney Consultation

Meet directly with our attorneys and team to discuss tailored legal strategies designed to protect your business and support growth.

Corporate and Securities Resources

Commercial loan closing process for private lenders

Commercial Loan Closing Process: What Lenders Need to Know from Term Sheet to Funding

Commercial loan closing process for private lenders, including due diligence, title and survey review, loan documentation, closing conditions, and funding. ...
Construction loan endorsements including ALTA 32 and ALTA 33 title insurance protections for lenders

The Ins and Outs of Construction Loan Endorsements: Understanding ALTA 32 and ALTA 33

What Are Construction Loan Endorsements? Construction endorsements, such as the ALTA 32 series and the ALTA 33, play an important role in commercial real estate transactions involving construction activities. These endorsements help provide invaluable protection against title defects arising from ...

Private lending due diligence involving entity review and title review

Due Diligence in Private Lending: How Entity and Title Reviews Work Together to Protect Your Loan

Private lenders spend a significant amount of time evaluating collateral, loan terms, and borrower qualifications. Yet some of the most costly lending mistakes happen long before a loan defaults. They occur during due diligence when a lender fails to verify ...

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Webinar Resources

Webinar Resources

The Deal Behind the Deal: Participation Agreements, Hypothecations & Related Structures

Borrower Fraud in Private Lending: Red Flags, Remedies, and Recovery

A Guide to DRE and DFPI Licensing in CA

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Client Success Stories

Our Services

Corporate & Securities

Corporate & Securities team guiding funds and lenders in law and compliance.

Banking & Finance

Banking team supports mortgage pros with transactions, compliance, and mitigation.

Litigation & Bankruptcy

Litigation & Bankruptcy provides counsel for funds and lenders in business law and securities.

Why Choose Us

Fortra Law is the nation’s largest law firm dedicated almost exclusively to the private/non-conventional lending space and is the leading legal resource for specialty lenders, asset-based lenders, private lenders, and non-bank institutions. Our legal departments include Banking & Finance, Corporate & Securities, and Litigation & Bankruptcy, offering lenders a vertically integrated suite of services while our Fortra Conference Line provides networking and educational opportunities to the industry at large. Reach out today to see how we can partner together.

Ways We Can Help

Legal Expertise

Benefit from Fortra Law's detailed legal assessments and analysis, providing you with valuable insights to make compliant and financially sound lending decisions.

Tailored Legal Guidance

Receive personalized legal strategies and compliance recommendations that align with your specific lending needs and financial objectives, ensuring optimal outcomes for your private lending ventures.

Professional Support

Count on Fortra Law for professional and dedicated legal support throughout your lending journey. They are here to help you achieve your lending goals and secure compliant and financially lucrative opportunities.

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SEP 24

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The Overlooked Rules that Apply To CA Business Purpose Loans

Webinar hosted by Melissa Martorella & Laine Prescott

SEP 9-11

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CMBA Western States CREF Conference | ARIA Las Vegas

Kevin Kim, Esq. will speak on the panel “The Capital Stack Clinic: Senior Debt, Bridge, Mezz, Preferred Equity and Rescue Capital.”

SEP 9-11

Registration Open

CMA Fall Conference | The Seabird Resort

Nema Daghbandan, Esq. will speak on the panel “A.I. in Your Lending Business – Ready, Set, Go..."

OCT 1

Registration Open

LeverageCon 9 | Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Steven E. Ernest, Esq. and Jennifer Young, Esq. will speak at the Private Lender Legal Forum.

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