The group of South Florida companies offering foreclosure defense work seemed legitimate on the surface. They claimed to be a network of 100 attorneys, used the word “law” in their company names, described themselves as consumer advocates and promised vigorous representation for homeowners on the brink of foreclosure.

But a new lawsuit by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi paints a different picture, alleging the companies and their principals posed as lawyers to prey on vulnerable clients, and duped young attorneys into serving as front men for fraudulent operations.

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