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Corporate & Securities

Expert counsel on fund formation, governance, and compliance from the nation’s largest private lending law firm.

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Banking & Finance

Transaction, compliance, and loan structuring support tailored for private lenders.

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Litigation & Bankruptcy

Strategic representation in disputes, enforcement, and bankruptcy matters for lenders and investors.

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Full-Service Law, Built for Private Lenders

With nearly two decades of experience in private lending and investment, Fortra Law provides a comprehensive range of legal services under one roof. Everything from corporate formation, securities offerings, loan closings, compliance, enforcement defense, and litigation. One integrated team manages every aspect of your transactions and disputes with consistency and precision. 

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Clients Served

5K+ Clients Served

Proudly serving more than 5,000 clients nationwide, from emerging lenders to industry leaders.

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Industry Representation

Representing 90% of the Nation's Top 30 Private Lenders

Trusted legal partner to the country's largest and most respected private lenders.

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States Covered

5K+ Clients Served

Proudly serving more than 5,000 clients nationwide, from emerging lenders to industry leaders.

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Leading Experts

80+ Private Lending Professionals

A dedicated team of over 80 experts specializing exclusively in private lending law.
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5K+ Clients Served

Proudly serving more than 5,000 clients nationwide, from emerging lenders to industry leaders.

Representing 90% of the Nation’s Top 30 Private Lenders

Trusted legal partner to the country’s largest and most respected private lenders.

50

States
Covered

80+ Private Lending Professionals

A dedicated team of over 80 experts specializing exclusively in private lending law.

5K+

Clients Served

5K+ Clients Served

Proudly serving more than 5,000 clients nationwide, from emerging lenders to industry leaders.

90%

Industry Representation

Representing 90% of the Nation's Top 30 Private Lenders

Trusted legal partner to the country's largest and most respected private lenders.

50

States Covered

5K+ Clients Served

Proudly serving more than 5,000 clients nationwide, from emerging lenders to industry leaders.

80+

Leading Experts

80+ Private Lending Professionals

A dedicated team of over 80 experts specializing exclusively in private lending law.

Our Services

Corporate & Securities

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

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

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

Fortra Law is the nation’s largest private lending law firm, delivering comprehensive legal services to private lenders, asset-based lenders, and non-bank institutions across all 50 states, including key markets in California, New York, Florida, and Texas.

Our Banking & Finance, Corporate & Securities, and Litigation & Bankruptcy departments offer a fully integrated suite of legal solutions for businesses of all sizes. Through our Fortra Conference Line, we connect private lenders with industry-wide networking and educational opportunities to keep them informed and connected in a rapidly evolving market. Partner with Fortra Law to access expert legal guidance and solutions that help your business thrive. Contact us today to get started.

Fortra Law, the nation’s largest private lending law firm, delivers expert legal services and networking opportunities catered to the private lending industry.

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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.

Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
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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.

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Compliance Planning
Objective Alignment

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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News & Insights

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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California lending compliance requirements for CFL and DRE license holders

You’ve Got the License. Now What? A Practical Guide to California Lending Compliance

For many private lenders, obtaining a California Financing Law (CFL) license or a Department of Real Estate (DRE) broker license feels like the finish line. In reality, it is often the starting line for California lending compliance. Much of the ...

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California bankruptcy pitfalls for private lenders

California Bankruptcy Pitfalls for Private Lenders: 8 Costly Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Learn the most common bankruptcy pitfalls facing California private lenders, including automatic stay violations, cash collateral issues, proof of claim mistakes, and relief from stay strategies. ...
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Utah PLM license requirements for private lenders

Utah PLM License: A New Path for Private Lenders

Private lenders seeking a Utah PLM license now have a new path forward. Learn how Utah changed experience verification requirements for business purpose lenders. ...
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SEC rule changes affecting fund managers and investor eligibility

SEC Qualified Client Rule: What Fund Managers Need to Do Next

The SEC’s updated qualified client rule is shrinking the investor pool. Learn what fund managers need to do to stay compliant and protect fundraising strategies. ...
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risks of all-inclusive trust deeds in wrap mortgage transactions

The Hidden Risks of All-Inclusive Trust Deeds (AITDs) and Wrap Mortgages

All-Inclusive Trust Deeds (AITDs) and wraparound mortgages may seem like flexible alternatives to traditional financing, but they come with hidden risks that can cost both buyers and sellers dearly. In an AITD, the buyer pays the seller, who remains liable ...
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Fortra Webinars

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A Guide to DRE and DFPI Licensing in CA

Learn the key differences between DRE and DFPI licensing in California, including mortgage lending regulations, compliance requirements, table funding rules, and loan-level restrictions affecting lenders, brokers, and debt funds. ...
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Workouts 101 – Forbearances, Modifications, And Other Loss Mitigation Strategies: What To Do When Your Borrower Can’t Pay

Workouts 101. A practical discussion on how lenders managed loan defaults, evaluated workout options, and documented borrower relief strategies while minimizing risk and protecting their legal position. ...
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Due Diligence in Private Lending: Entity and Title Reviews

A practical overview of how lenders and brokers strengthened due diligence through entity and title review, including verifying authority, identifying red flags, and understanding title insurance and common title issues. ...
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Secured Creditors in Bankruptcy: What Private Lenders Need to Know When a Borrower Files a Chapter 7, 11, or 13 Bankruptcy Case

Secured creditors in bankruptcy face critical decisions when a borrower files Chapter 7, 11, or 13. This webinar covered how private lenders can protect collateral, seek relief from the automatic stay, file proofs of claim, and respond to repayment plans. ...
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Lending Fundamentals: Essentials for Every Lender

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Fund Formation 101: Structuring a Fund for Success

This webinar examined fund formation for private lenders, highlighting core planning considerations, exemptive frameworks, and structuring strategies designed to support scalable and compliant lending platforms. ...
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Client Success Stories

“We work with Fortra Law because they get it. They’re not just attorneys; they’re industry experts who understand the nuances of private lending and real estate finance. Unlike other firms that outsource or overcomplicate, Fortra Law clearly defines scope, communicates costs upfront, and delivers efficiently.”


Jack O'Flaherty
Cofounder & Managing Partner

High Divide Management

“I’ve been working with Fortra Law for over 10 years, and their staff is exceptional — true professionals at every level. They’re exactly the kind of firm you want as your partner, whether you’re a lender, broker, investor, or capital provider. They are the highest caliber law firm in the private lending space.“


Sam Chivitchian
CEO

Secured Capital Lending

“We want to thank the Fortra Law team for their partnership. We’ve worked together for many years, and they’ve helped us enhance our white-label table funding program, diversify, and expand onto the West Coast. Their knowledge of how to do business in that market has been instrumental in helping us grow.“


Eric Abramovich
CoFounder & CCO

Roc Capital

“We work with Fortra Law on loan documents and increasingly on other matters as well. They’re a tremendous resource for the industry, and we truly enjoy working with them. Everyone on the team is knowledgeable and down to earth. They’ve become something of an industry standard in our niche. They’ve also helped us address complex issues across various loans.“

Greg Hebner
CEO

Arixa Capital

“We’ve been a Fortra Law client since we first drafted our fund documents, and continue to work with them in every capacity possible — from one-off counsel to fund management advice and help setting up our first lines of credit. Fortra Law helped us establish our first three credit lines, which have been transformational for our growth.“

Matt Medrano
CoFounder

Dynamo Capital

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Private Lending Capital Stratagies: Do REITs Still Make Sense In 2025?

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