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From Wall Street to Main Street, Roy Oppenheim is a successful serial entrepreneur and attorney focusing on Florida foreclosure defense, Internet ventures and direct sales companies. He founded Oppenheim Law more than 20 years ago with his wife, Ellen Pilelsky, and uniquely positions the Florida foreclosure law firm as one of Florida's leading boutique law firms in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Serving national, international, and local clients, Oppenheim Law reports the highest rating (A-V) conferred by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, the most respected directory of lawyers and law firms in the U.S. In 1989, Oppenheim also co-founded and served as general counsel to ShopSmart Corp., the company that originated and owned the GNC Gold Card Program, a program that continues to this day and was one of the first cross-promotional programs of its kind.
In addition, Oppenheim started Weston Title & Escrow, the oldest title company in Weston, Florida.
Growing up in the Bronx, Oppenheim learned to be focused on success and driven to always persevere for opportunity.
In 2009 Roy started the South Florida Law Blog, which was voted the best business and technology blog of 2011 by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
He served as an expert witness on title industry practices in Stewart Title Company vs. Forbes Gallagher. (Miami-Dade Circuit Court, 2012)
A law review article authored by Roy and Jacquelyn Trask, Deconstructing The Black Magic of Securitized Trusts, was published in the Stetson University Law Review’s Spring 2012 Edition.
Today, Oppenheim is a sought-after legal expert on issues relating to the real estate crisis and beyond. In addition to his own blog he can also been seen on Yahoo! Homes as a guest contributor, and he has also been featured on HuffPost Live, FOX News, and Lifetime TV. In addition he has has been quoted in prominent national publications, including USA Today, The New York Times and Huffington Post, among others. Oppenheim also understands the power of social media, and can be found on a variety of social media platforms.
Roy Oppenheim is involved with the direct selling industry as outside special Counsel to ShopToEarn, one of the fastest growing direct sales companies in the country. He is also a founding director of the ShopToEarth Foundation and ShopToEarn’s representative to the Direct Selling Association trade group located in Washington, DC.
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| Roy David Oppenheim: | Member at The Oppenheim Law |
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2500 Weston Rd Suite 209 Weston, FL 33331-3618 |
| Website: | http://oppenheimlaw.com/ |
| Phone: | 954-384-6114 |
| Fax: | 954-384-6115 |
| Offices: |
Oppenheim Law
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Real Estate Attorney Handling: Residential Real Estate Transactions for Buyers Residential Real Estate Transactions for Sellers Lender Representation Real Estate Development Commercial Real Estate Commercial Landlord/Tenant And more
Commercial Attorney Handling: Commercial Litigation Business Torts Contract Disputes Corporate Governance Intellectual Property Insurance Coverage Partnership Disputes & more
Foreclosure Law Florida Foreclosure Prevention Florida Foreclosure Alternatives Florida Foreclosure Options: Loan Modification Florida Foreclosure Options: Short Sales Florida Foreclosure Options: Deed-in-Lieu Florida Foreclosure Options: Bankruptcy
Business & Corporate Law Business Formation and Agreements Business Contracts Purchase and Sale of Business Outsourced In-House Counsel Services
Residential Real Estate Transactions for Buyers Residential Real Estate
Commercial Litigation Insurance Litigation Probate Litigation
Private Student Loan Debt Defense Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Unfair or Deceptive Business or Trade Practices Slander of Credit Privacy Violations Resolving Gambling Debts
Class Action Lawsuits Discrimination FLSA / Overtime and Unpaid Wage Claims Restrictive Covenants / Non-Compete Agreements Employer Harassment Family Medical Leave Act/Pregnancy Discrimination
Business Formation and Agreements Business Contracts Purchase and Sale of Business Outsourced In-House Counsel Services Commercial Litigation Business Torts Contract Disputes Corporate Governance Intellectual Property Insurance Coverage And More!
Class Action Lawsuits Discrimination FLSA / Overtime and Unpaid Wage Claims Restrictive Covenants / Non-Compete Agreements Employer Harassment Family Medical Leave Act/Pregnancy Discrimination
Business Formation and Agreements Business Contracts Purchase and Sale of Business Outsourced In-House Counsel Services
Debt Resolution & Lending Agreements
Business Formation and Agreements Business Contracts Purchase and Sale of Business
Business Formation and Agreements Business Contracts Purchase and Sale of Business
Business Formation and Agreements Business Contracts Purchase and Sale of Business
General Corporate Counsel Business Development Employment Litigation Defending FLSA / Overtime and Unpaid Wage Claims Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants / Non-Compete Agreements Trade Secrets Discrimination and Family Medical Leave Act And more
Construction Forms and Agreements Construction Disputes Construction Liens
Bankruptcy
General Corporate Counsel Business Development Employment Litigation Defending FLSA / Overtime and Unpaid Wage Claims Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants / Non-Compete Agreements Trade Secrets Discrimination and Family Medical Leave Act Defamation
For 25 years, Oppenheim Law has been engaged in numerous entertainment-related matters such as representing celebrities and major sports figures.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American University of Cairo | Assistant to the President | N/A |
| American University of Cairo | Assistant to the President | N/A |
| Northwestern University Law Review | Editorial Board Member | 1985 - 1986 |
| National Moot Court Team | Member | 1985 - 1986 |
| Association of the Bar of New York City | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Princeton Committee of the University | Admissions | N/A |
| Association of the Bar of New York City | Member | 1987 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1987 - 1900 |
| Association of the Bar of New York City | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Princeton Committee of the University | Admissions | N/A |
| Florida Bar's Prepaid and Group Legal Plans Committee | Member | 1991 - 1993 |
| B'nai Aviv Synagogue | President | 1991 - 1993 |
| Florida Bar's Committee on Central & Eastern Europe | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar's Committee on Central & Eastern Europe | Member | 1992 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar's Committee on Central & Eastern Europe | Member | N/A |
| Community Relations Council, North Broward Hospital District | Member | 1993 - 1995 |
| Weston Title and Escrow, Inc. | President | 1994 - 1900 |
| Weston Title and Escrow, Inc. | President | N/A |
| Weston Title and Escrow, Inc. | President | N/A |
| Weston Democratic Club | President | 1997 - 1998 |
| Appointed Charter Review Commission, City of Weston | Member | 1999 - 1999 |
| Board of Directors, Catalina Lighting, Inc. | Member | 1999 - 2000 |
| Weston Business Chamber of Commerce | Founding Member, General Counsel | N/A |
| Weston Business Chamber of Commerce | Founding Member, General Counsel | 2002 - 1900 |
| Weston Business Chamber of Commerce | Founding Member, General Counsel | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Who's Who in American Law | Who's Who In American Law | 2011 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
| AV® Preeminent™ Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| Delegate to 1992 Democratic National Convention | National Democratic Party | 1992 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
| Northwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
| Northwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Nadine Lewis v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. | Client awarded $500,000 |
| OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION v. ROBERT and CHERYL BALCOM and et al. | Case Settled |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1987 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 710016 | Member in Good Standing | 1987 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson Law Review | Deconstruct Black Magic of Securitized Trusts and Foreclosure Crisis | 2012 |
| Sun Sentinel | Foreclosures a sign of silent protest | 2011 |
| Florida Bar News | Foreclosure Jurisprudence | 2011 |
| The Wall Street Journal | Debtor's Dilemma: Pay the Mortgage or Walk Away | 2009 |
| CBS 4 News | VIDEO: Defending a FL Foreclosure: Strategic Default | 2009 |
| The Sun-Sentinel | What happens if you don't pay the mortgage? | 2009 |
| Randi Rhodes Radio Show | Roy Oppenheim on Talk Radio – Fashioning Your Own Foreclosure Bailout | 2009 |
| The South Florida Business Journal | Loan modification reviews mixed | 2009 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Short Sales and Foreclosures Workshop | Egypt's Impact on Short Sales and Foreclosures | 2011 |
| Foreclosure Defense Workshop | The Future of Foreclosures by Oppenheim Law | 2011 |
| Legal Real Estate + Foreclosure Defense Workshop | Florida Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate | 2010 |
| Bailout the New Year! Free Foreclosure Workshop January 7, 2010 at 6 pm | South Florida Real Estate and Foreclosure Defense | 2010 |
| The Pompano Beach Highlands Civic Improvement Association | Florida Foreclosure Defense | 2009 |
| How to Buy and Sell South Florida Real Estate | CBS 4 Your Money | 2009 |
| Foreclosure Defense: Strategic Defaults | CBS 4 Your Money | 2009 |
| Issues | National Real Estate Market | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP | 1986 - 1987 |
| Associate | Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP | 1986 - 1987 |
| Associate | WHITE & CASE | 1987 - 1990 |
| Associate | WHITE & CASE | 1987 - 1990 |
