Pierce & Associates Names Director of Foreclosure Operations

Chicago-based ""Pierce & Associates P.C."":http://www.atty-pierce.com/, a provider of legal services to the mortgage banking community, has announced the appointment of Ralph Gerardi as director of foreclosure operations.

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Gerardi previously worked at Chase Home Finance, LLC, from 2006 through 2011 as its VP. He also served as the VP of First American National Default Outsourcing from 2000 through 2006.

In addition to these senior positions in the mortgage banking industry, Gerardi graduated the School of Mortgage Banking in 1996 and graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 1982.

Pierce & Associates says its expansion of senior management roles has been made as a continuation of the firm's mission to better serve clients now and for years to come.

The firm has served the mortgage banking industry for 36 years. Among its areas of practice are foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO, lien defense, loss mitigation, title curative, compliance, and complex litigation.

Pierce & Associates is a designated counsel for Freddie Mac for the state of Illinois.