Melissa Dobstaff helps clients with commercial real estate finance and mortgage loan transactions, including commercial loan closing and loan servicing.
Melissa has represented lenders in the acquisition, disposition, and financing of multiple asset classes including multifamily, office buildings, and industrial properties. Melissa also has experience performing due diligence in connection with securitized loan pools, facilitating residential real estate closings, and directing the litigation lifecycle for a revolving caseload of quiet title matters.
Education
- J.D., Business Law & Financial Services Concentration, Suffolk University Law School
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies, Kent State University
- B.S., Business Administration, International Business Concentration, Youngstown State University
Admissions
- Mitigated investor losses through the exclusion of non-compliant loans from securitization pools by performing thorough due diligence on mortgage loan files
- Expedited the release of acreage for easements and private sales in accordance with lender servicing guides by reviewing and analyzing release applications
- Represented lenders in structuring, negotiating, and closing commercial real estate finance transactions ranging from $2 million to $100 million
- Facilitated the execution of 115 residential real estate transactions, including refinances, by coordinating with title agents and realtors to ensure all prior funding conditions were met
- Directed the litigation lifecycle for a revolving caseload of 30+ quiet title litigation matters, from initial filing and service of process to the procurement of judgments