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Law Practice

Feb. 4, 2009

BERG: 'Produce the Note' Suits Falter in the Real World

Was a lawyer fighting foreclosures or running a scam? Columnist Martin Berg finds out what U.S. District Judge Manuel Real thinks.

Sherman Oaks attorney Mitchell Roth describes himself on his Web site as a fierce advocate for the middle class who will fight to keep people keep in their homes.

He's certainly been attracting some attention - not just for the 2,000-plus lawsuits he's filed seeking to block foreclosures, but also because of his unusual business arrangements and the unusual way he manages his caseload.

In his lawsuits, Roth challenges the financial entities that are trying to fo...

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