Creative, compassionate, and hard-working. I've taken depositions of the corporate representatives of all five banks that signed the State Attorneys General settlement based on fraudulent foreclosure practices - Wells Fargo, Ally/GMAC, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citi - and I've handled foreclosure appeals in all 12 judicial districts in Ohio, the Supreme Court of Ohio, and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Negotiated loan modifications with principal reductions. Attended the Max Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp, a five day seminar taught by a nationally recognized expert. Served as Special Counsel to the Chapter 7 Trustee in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio (Youngstown).
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2009 | 05/03/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Advocates | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 Bankruptcy Lawyers for the State of Ohio in 2016 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Advocates | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 Bankruptcy Lawyers in the State of Ohio for 2015 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Pinnacle Professional of the Year | Continental Who's Who | 2013 |
Top Lawyers in Ohio | American Lawyer Media | 2013 |
Dean's List | Cleveland Marshall College of Law | 2007 |
Outstanding Student in Torts | Cleveland State University- Cleveland Marshall College of Law - Frank L. Bartak Award | 2007 |
Dean's List | Cleveland Marshall College of Law | 2006 |
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Torts | CALI | 2006 |
Dean's List | John Carroll University | 2005 |
Dean's List | John Carroll University | 2004 |
Dean's List | John Carroll University | 2003 |
Dean's List | John Carroll University | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Grace M. Doberdruk | 2016 - Present |
Partner | The Dann Law Firm | 2014 - Present |
Managing Partner | Doberdruk & Harshman | 2012 - 2013 |
Partner | Dann, Doberdruk & Harshman, LLC | 2012 - 2014 |
Partner | Dann, Doberdruk & Wellen, LLC | 2011 - 2012 |
Associate | Law Offices of Marc Dann Co LPA | 2011 - 2011 |
Owner | Law Office of Grace Mary Doberdruk | 2009 - 2011 |
Legal Extern | John Carroll University Office of General Counsel | 2008 - 2008 |
Intern | Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame | 2004 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Ohio State Bar Association, Litigation Section | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Federal Bar Association, Federal Litigation Section | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association, Solo, Small Firms and General Practice Section | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Federal Bar Association, Younger Lawyers Division | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
American Society of Legal Advocates | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Federal Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association, Real Property Section | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Continental Who's Who | Lifetime Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association Trial and Insurance Practice Section | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
John Carroll University Alumni Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association | Member | 2009 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Sidebar Federal Bar Association Litigation Section | Rebutting the Presumption that Misrepresentations had "price impact" in Securities Fraud Class Actions | 2015 |
Oil and Gas Title Law A-Z | Quiet Title of Mineral Interests: A Practical Walk-Through | 2014 |
Quiet Title Actions in Ohio | Investigation Strategies | 2013 |
Quiet Title Actions in Ohio | Hearing and Settlement Tips | 2013 |
Lorain County Bar Association | Representing Homeowners in Foreclosure Provides New Challenges and Opportunities | 2011 |
Journal of Law and Health | Associate Editor | 2008 |
The Carroll News | Browns turn season around in 37 seconds | 2005 |
The Carroll News | Champions | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor with Honors | 2009 |
John Carroll University | BA - Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Title Law From Start to Finish | Ethics | 2015 |
Title Law From Start to Finish | Best Practices for Curing Title Problems | 2015 |
Handling Real Estate Transactions From Start to Finish | RESPA: Necessary Information | 2014 |
Oil & Gas Title Law A-Z | Quiet Title of Mineral Interests: A Practical Walkthrough | 2014 |
National Business Institute | Oil & Gas Title Law | 2014 |
Quiet Title Actions in Ohio | Hearing and Settlement Tips | 2013 |
Quiet Title Actions in Ohio | Investigation Strategies | 2013 |
Carl Stokes Brigade Community Forum Series | Fighting Fraudulent Foreclosures | 2012 |
CLE for pro bono attorneys: Foreclosure "Spring Training" | Standing and Securitization | 2012 |
Roth IRA and 401K Investments | Avoiding Liens in Foreclosure | 2012 |
Continuing Legal Education Program "SAVE THE DREAM" Foreclosure Litigation | Ownership Issues: Securitization and the Identification of Cases with Standing Issues | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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HSBC Bank USA National Association v. Lisa M. Warner, Richland County Case No 2009-CV-0175 | vacated February 1, 2010 judgment of foreclosure and case dismissed |
U.S. Bank National Association v. Nicole D. Claypool, Ashland County Case No 12-CFR-217 | Loan modification and cash settlement for counterclaims |
Bank of America NA v/s Keith C. Colton, Lorain County Case No 11CV171189 | motion to dismiss amended foreclosure complaint granted |
BANK ONE, N.A. VS ALFRED G. ALWINE, JR., Case No CV 1999-12-5250 | Vacated 2006 judgment of foreclosure and dismissed the amended complaint. |
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. RONALD FRAME - ET AL, Cuyahoga County Case No CV 11 764669 | Modification, cash settlement for counterclaims, foreclosure dismissed |
Posted by Keith
June 20, 2013
William Eadie, Foreclosure Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Obviously knowledgeable, sincerely committed to clients' success.
Eric Lechtzin, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 30, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Grace is a talented, resourceful and energetic lawyer, who gives 100 percent for her clients. I gladly endorse her work and recommend her to anyone facing foreclosure.
William Eadie, Foreclosure Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Obviously knowledgeable, sincerely committed to clients' success.
Eric Lechtzin, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 30, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Grace is a talented, resourceful and energetic lawyer, who gives 100 percent for her clients. I gladly endorse her work and recommend her to anyone facing foreclosure.
Simon Johnson, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
If you are dealing with a foreclosure, she should be the first person you call.
Tatiana Kadetskaya, Unknown Attorney on Jun 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent attorney. Highly recommended.
Deborah Mack, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 18, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Grace has excellent drafting and researching skills. We've both attended Max Gardner's bootcamps for specialized training in mortgage securitization and advanced foreclosure litigation. She is on the cutting edge of the Ohio foreclosure case developments including a number of her own cases.
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