Gerald M. Shapiro, Partner
Education
Northwestern University
DePaul University School of Law
Bar Admissions
State of Illinois (1969)
State of Florida (1969)
Federal District Court (1969)
Experience
Gerald M. Shapiro is co-founder with David S. Kreisman of the LOGS Legal Network. Under his guidance, the Law Offices of Gerald Shapiro has developed into a preeminent network of law firms that provides national representation to mortgage lenders. In addition to the LOGS Legal Network, Mr. Shapiro has expanded services provided by LOGS Financial Services, Inc. to the areas described in the Foreword of this manual. A combination of legal and mortgage expertise has enabled him to expand LOGS services and yet remain attentive to the changing requirements and concerns of the banking industry.
LOGS partnerships currently provide representation in 35 states and the District of Columbia. With further expansion in progress, Mr. Shapiro currently concentrates on the overall management of LOGS operations and providing client assistance. With more than 30 years of private practice dedicated to the mortgage industry, he is widely experienced in coordinating multi-state representation of lenders in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy, real estate closing and document preparation. His legal experience also includes representation in other fields of real estate law, including acquisitions, development and financing of complex commercial developments.
Memberships include the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Florida Bar Association. Mr. Shapiro also is an active member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, the National Council of Savings Institutions and the majority of state Mortgage Bankers Associations.
David M. Kreisman, Partner
Education
University of Chicago
University of Chicago School of Law
Bar Admissions
State of Illinois (1963)
Federal District Court (1963)
Court of Appeals (1964)
Experience
David S. Kreisman is co-founder with Gerald M. Shapiro of the LOGS Legal Network. He is director of national operations for all LOGS Legal Network offices and has direct responsibility for management and supervision of the Shapiro & Kreisman partnership offices. Mr. Kreisman remains at the forefront of legal trends and developments in the fields of real estate and bankruptcy throughout the country. With offices providing representation in 35 states and the District of Columbia and expansion in progress, Mr. Kreisman remains readily available to address client concerns and questions and to resolve specific problem files.
In over 37 years of private practice, Mr. Kreisman has concentrated his practice in real estate, lender representation and civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels. In addition to foreclosure and bankruptcy representation, he has developed expertise in the associated areas of tax deed and fire loss litigation, drug seizures, code enforcement and condemnation proceedings. In these areas, Mr. Kreisman has pioneered unique defenses and strategies for lender representation that have been adopted by many members of the legal community practicing in these areas. He has authored many real estate articles in addition to editing and publishing the LOGS Ledger.
Memberships include the American Bar Association, Chicago Council of Lawyers and the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees. He is also an active member of the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.
Shari S. Barak, Managing Partner
Education
George Washington University
George Washington University Law School
Bar Admissions
New York State (1985)
Eastern, Southern, Western and Northern Districts for the New York United States District Court (1988)
Experience
Ms. Barak is Managing Partner of the Long Island office of Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLP. She has been with the firm since 1989, when the New York office opened. She has extensive experience in transactional real estate, closings, foreclosures, bankruptcies, evictions and matters relating to the foregoing.
John A. DiCaro, Managing Partner
Rochester Office
Education
State University of New York at Albany
University of Buffalo School of Law
Bar Admissions
State of New York (1982)
U.S. District Court (1983)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western and Northern Districts (1983)
Experience
Mr. DiCaro is the Managing Partner of the New York offices with experience in real estate, banking and commercial law, including residential and commercial mortgage foreclosures, receiverships, evictions, and commercial lease negotiation since 1982. He has had an extensive practice in Bankruptcy Court including representation of both debtors and secured creditors. He previously supervised the Mortgage Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Department while an associate with Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber from 1983 to 1986.
John Dello-Iacono, Associate Attorney
Education
University of Michigan
Touro College Law School
Bar Admissions
New York State (2006)
Michigan (2007)
Experience
Mr. Dello-Iacono is an associate of Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak. He has been with the firm since 2007. He has experience in transactional real estate, closings, foreclosures, evictions and matters relating to the foregoing.
Kerryanne Ucci, Office Manager
Education
Hofstra University
Experience
Ms. Ucci is the office manager of Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak. She has been with the firm since 1998 and is familiar with all aspects of our practice. She is responsible for keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently and is always available to assist anyone who contacts her concerning our office.
Kristin Morone, Director of New York Operations
Kris Morone is the Director of Operations of Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLP. She has been in the default servicing arena since 1985 and joined our firm in November 2004. Kris is a certified paralegal experienced in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction and REO, along with a real estate and title background. She has an extensive background in management and leadership training. Kris encourages ongoing professional development for staff. She is also the firm's Director of Client Relations where she focuses on maintaining quality business relationships with new and existing clients. You can reach Kris at kmorone@logs.com.
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