Creditors' Rights Attorneys for Lenders, Credit Unions and Servicers

Foreclosure, HUD commissioner sales, replevin, evictions and creditor bankruptcy in AZ, CA, FL, OR, TX and WA.

About Us

WELCOME to Tatman legal

WHAT WE DO

Tatman Legal is a creditors’ rights law firm based in San Diego. We represent mortgage lenders, credit unions, loan servicers, auto lenders and real estate investors in Arizona, California, Florida, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The firm also serves as a HUD designated foreclosure commissioner in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

HOW WE WORK

One attorney-managed team handles the file from referral to recovery: trustee sale, judicial foreclosure, deed in lieu, post-sale eviction, replevin or impound recovery, and bankruptcy motions. Our affiliated trustee, Nationwide Reconveyance LLC, handles roughly 400 foreclosure files a year.

WHY LENDERS REFER TO US

Responsiveness is the reason clients tell us they stay. Every referral is acknowledged the day it arrives, every deadline is calendared under the applicable state statute, and status reports go out without being asked.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

BANKRUPTCY FOR CREDITORS

Motions for relief from stay, proofs of claim, Chapter 13 plan objections and Rule 3002.1 compliance for lenders, credit unions and servicers in six states.

FORECLOSURE AND TRUSTEE SALES

Non-judicial and judicial foreclosure for lenders in AZ, CA, OR, TX, WA and FL, with our own trustee entity handling the sale from notice of default to trustee’s deed.

EVICTIONS AFTER FORECLOSURE

Unlawful detainer and post-sale possession for lenders, trustees and REO holders, including tenant-occupied property under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act.

CREDITOR LITIGATION

Deficiency actions, wrongful foreclosure defense, title curative suits, lien priority disputes and conversion claims against tow yards. HUD approved and FNMA approved in California.

LOSS MITIGATION AND DEED IN LIEU

Deed in lieu, short sale approval, forbearance and modification documents for lenders and servicers, with the foreclosure kept on calendar until the workout closes.

Request a CONSULTATION

Our dedicated team is ready to listen to your needs, provide initial advice, and outline how we can partner with you to navigate your legal challenges with expertise and care. Give us a call at (844) 252-6972 to speak with one of our attorneys.

REPLEVIN AND IMPOUND RECOVERY

Writs of possession, claim and delivery, sequestration, and tow yard lien sale defense for auto lenders and credit unions across Arizona, California, Florida, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

About Us

About the firm

Our firm’s mission is to provide the best available representation, timeline management and holistic portfolio management. Responsiveness counts. That’s what clients tell us, and that’s what we’re known for. It shows in everything we do: devising forward-thinking solutions to get the best results, respecting, and meeting clients’ service needs, anticipating the impact of national events and legal developments on clients’ interests, and taking action to keep our clients agile and informed.
Jason C. Tatman, President and Lead Counsel, Tatman Legal

JASON TATMAN

PRESIDENT/LEAD COUNSEL
Jason C. Tatman, President and Lead Counsel, Tatman Legal

PRESIDENT/LEAD COUNSEL

JASON TATMAN

Jason is President and Lead Counsel at Tatman Legal. In this role, Jason leads operations and across the firm’s multi-state platform including overseeing all aspects of services that include: mortgage default, bankruptcy, litigation, commercial and residential real-estate transaction support, multi-state evictions, regulatory compliance, and homeowners’ association issues. Under Jason’s leadership, the firm’s signature white-glove service has become a hallmark of its reputation. The firm is proud to offer industry leading performance metrics across a broad spectrum of client requirements, and attributes this accountability as a fundamental key to the firm’s success. Jason is a San Diego native and Graduate of San Diego State University and California Western School of Law.
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DANIEL CHASE

CONTROLLER

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RHONDA RORIE

A.V.P. TRUSTEE SALES

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BARON TENNELLE

LEAD PARALEGAL

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CINDI STEWART

DEED-IN-LIEU SPECIALIST

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ZIHLA SALINAS

MARKETING DIRECTOR

CONTROLLER

DANIEL CHASE

Dan is the firm’s controller and leads client billing and vendor payments. He is known for his prompt replies and incredible attention to detail. Dan has over 30 years of financial/ accounting experience in the insurance industry and law practice field as a CFO and Controller. He has spent most of his life in the San Diego area. He is a big sports fan and enjoys attending San Diego Padres and San Diego State games.

A.V.P. TRUSTEE SALES

RHONDA RORIE

Rhonda has been with Tatman Legal for a little over 8 years however she has been in the industry for 33 years. She leads the processing of Non-Judicial Foreclosures for the states of AZ, CA, ID, OR, WA and TX. She also processes all Judicial foreclosures in the state of FL, and for CA, works on HOA Non-Judicial foreclosures and HUD Reverse Mortgage foreclosures. Rhonda is a pivotal member of the Tatman Legal team as she is a critical liaison for in-house counsel, and leads the staff with training and compliance.

LEAD PARALEGAL

BARON TENNELLE

Baron started his legal career in lead generation for a product liability firm but wanted to become more involved with the process and progress of the cases. He decided to become a certified paralegal in 2016. His primary focus was working on high volume mass tort litigation. While he enjoyed the volume, there was still something missing. He realized there was no “uniqueness” to the cases as they were all treated the same. Mr. Tennelle joined Tatman Legal in 2019 and now fully enjoys working closely with each client on their unique cases and primarily handles all types of evictions, judicial foreclosures and bankruptcies.

DEED-IN-LIEU SPECIALIST

CINDI STEWART

Cindi has been a California Trustee Sale Officer since 1990. She is a highly experienced professional and has processed foreclosures from beginning to the end in the state of CA. Cindi joined the Tatman Legal team in 2019 and has emerged as the firm’s leading expert in handling Deed-in-Lieu of foreclosures across our multi-state portfolio. From title assessment to document drafting, and ultimately recording, Cindi adeptly works with our clients and seamlessly manages the process from start to finish.

MARKETING DIRECTOR

ZIHLA SALINAS

Zihla Salinas is an award-winning marketing executive with experience spanning 20 years across a variety of businesses. She has spent her career running formidable marketing agencies, and working on brands such as Netflix, Warner Brothers, Kraft, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, Disney, HBO, Apple and Nestlé. Zihla served as the Global CMO of ENGINE, a full-service media and marketing services company. In this role, she oversaw the organization’s global brand identity as well as the integrated media, strategy and creative capabilities in the U.S. Zihla came to ENGINE from DonerLA where she launched the West Coast office, driving double and triple digit growth year over year. She was named 40 under 40 by DM News and has created highly acclaimed work that has been recognized by Cannes Lions, OneShow and The Webbys, to name a few.

WHO WE REPRESENT

CREDITORS

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

PRIVATE INVESTORS

PRIVATE LENDERS

They Trust Us

A Few of Our Clients

Alliant Credit Union logo, Tatman Legal client
Celink logo, Tatman Legal client
NBS logo, Tatman Legal client
Credit union client logo, Tatman Legal
Weltman, Weinberg and Reis logo, Tatman Legal referral partner
Partners Federal Credit Union logo, Tatman Legal client

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ’s

Which states does Tatman Legal practice in?

Arizona, California, Florida, Oregon, Texas and Washington for state-law matters. HUD commissioner foreclosures also in Hawaii, Nevada and Oklahoma.

Does Tatman Legal represent borrowers?

No. The firm represents creditors only: lenders, credit unions, servicers, investors and government agencies.

How fast is a new referral acknowledged?

The same business day, with the deadline chain calendared and the first required notice out within the statutory period. Our office is at 9665 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 365, San Diego, California 92123, phone (844) 252-6972.

WHY CHOOSE US?

PROVEN TRACK RECORD

Tatman Legal offers forward-thinking solutions that proactively address the evolving legal and financial landscapes, ensuring our clients stay ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities.

WHITE GLOVE SERVICE

At Tatman Legal, we pride ourselves on providing white-glove service, offering personalized attention and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client with the utmost care and precision.

MULTI-STATE COVERAGE

Tatman Legal offers comprehensive multi-state coverage, seamlessly navigating the legal intricacies across Arizona, California, Florida, Oregon, Texas, and Washington to provide consistent, high-quality legal support to our clients.

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