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Marie McDonnell, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of McDonnell Property Analytics (“MPA”), is an esteemed Mortgage Fraud and Forensic Analyst©, Certified Fraud Examiner®, and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics® with a remarkable career spanning over thirty-four (34) years. Her extensive expertise encompasses transactional analysis, mortgage auditing, and mortgage fraud investigation.
Marie McDonnell has garnered recognition for her exceptional investigative skills and her unique ability to simplify complex concepts and intricate fact patterns, making them accessible and comprehensible. As one attorney aptly stated, “The expert affidavit of Marie McDonnell is exhaustive in its detail and research. It makes the complex simple.”
Ms. McDonnell’s unparalleled skills, specialized knowledge, extensive experience, and formidable education and training in the origination, servicing, secondary market sales, and securitization of residential and commercial mortgage loans set her apart.
Here are several topical examples from our case studies:
Fraud on the Court
Wells Fargo Bank, as Trustee v. Thomas J. Juza, et al. In the State of Wisconsin Circuit Court, Ms. McDonnell submitted an expert affidavit and later testified at an evidentiary hearing. The court ultimately granted Defendants' Motion to Vacate Judgment of Foreclosure and voided a $900,000.00 Mortgage.
Bait and Switch Scheme
David Collins, et al. v. Paul Financial, LLC, et al. In the Superior Court of California, Ms. McDonnell testified at a Prove-Up Hearing and submitted supporting declarations. The court issued an order declaring the note and deed of trust unenforceable against defendants and awarded plaintiffs $10,702,421.71 in damages.
Forensic Title Examination
21st Mortgage Corporation v. Linda C. Nichols; Duncan K. Robertson, et al. In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County, Ms. McDonnell conducted preliminary research and testified at trial on behalf of Defendant Duncan K. Robertson. The jury found in favor of Mr. Robertson, determining that the allonges (endorsements) were not affixed to the original Adjustable Rate Note at the time of the judicial foreclosure.
Fraudulent Transfer of Lien
Wolf v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., et al. In the District Court of Harris County, Texas (Houston), Ms. McDonnell provided expert testimony and played a crucial role in Plaintiffs' class certification motion. Although the class certification was initially reversed and remanded on appeal, the trial later resulted in a jury verdict awarding Plaintiffs David and Mary Ellen Wolf $5.38 million.
Foreclosure and Eviction Defense
CitiMortgage, Inc. v. Peter W. Kueth and Eva-Maria Kueth, et al. In The Circuit Court Of The First Judicial Circuit, Okaloosa County, Florida, Ms. McDonnell played a pivotal role in the litigation, which eventually led to a summary judgment in favor of Defendants.
Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings
In RE: James V. Morphis and Amber E. Morphis In this bankruptcy case, Ms. McDonnell submitted an expert affidavit, testified at a deposition, and later uncovered significant information indicating that Bank of America, N.A. had cancelled the mortgage debt and issued a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt to the IRS. The adversary proceeding was settled favorably to Mr. and Mrs. Morphis.
Marie McDonnell’s outstanding contributions as a Mortgage Fraud and Forensic Analyst© have significantly impacted various legal proceedings, ensuring justice and fairness for her clients. Her dedication to uncovering the truth and her ability to convey complex information in a straightforward manner have earned her accolades and trust within the legal community.
Learn more about McDonnell Property Analytics
To learn more about how McDonnell Property Analytics may be of assistance to you, please explore our website and check out our case studies. You can contact us at (774) 323-0892.
