United Law Group Files Lawsuit Against Bank of America and Subsidiary Countrywide Home Loans

Irvine, CA - April 27, 2009 - United Law Group, the leading provider of legal foreclosure prevention and foreclosure litigation services today announced that it filed a complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California County of Orange Central Justice Center against Bank of America and its subsidiary Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. for tortuous interference with contract, defamation (slander) and unfair business practices (pursuant to B&P Code §17200) (case number 30-2009 00121999).

The complaint alleges that as a direct result of the representations, statements and recommendations made by Bank of America and Countrywide Home Loans directly to United Law Group's clients, United Law Group's clients became distraught and confused as to the state of their loan modification applications, the services being performed by United Law Group for those clients, and whether such loan modifications were possible. This reaction significantly affected the professional and contractual relationship between United Law Group and its clients, and significantly affected the firm's ability to develop and retain future clients. Bank of America representatives were aware of this natural consequence of their direct communications with United Law Group's clients, and intended those consequences when the communications were made.

"Representatives from Bank of America are telling our clients that we have not contacted them and that they have not received our notices and legal demands," said Richard Stinstrom, Senior Litigator for United Law Group. "This deliberate attempt to mislead our clients is a calculated move designed to shake consumer confidence so that these consumers cancel with United Law Group."

The firm seeks to recover actual damages, general damages and punitive damages. The firm is also seeking a preliminary restraining order and preliminary and permanent injunction against Bank of America and its subsidiary Countrywide Home Loans from engaging in any communications directly with the firm's clients, other than as may be specifically permitted by United Law Group, following receipt of notice of representation by United Law Group.

"Given the recent news about predatory loan modification companies, our clients are already concerned," said Sean Rutledge, Managing Director for United Law Group. "The statements made by Bank of America and its subsidiary Countrywide Home Loans heighten that anxiety, causing our clients undue duress and affecting our reputation and ability to do business."


About United Law Group

United Law Group is a national law firm with offices in California, New York, Florida, Ohio, Nevada & Arizona. The firm represents consumers in complex litigation concerning abusive banking practices, breaches of contract and violations of state and federal laws. United Law Group also litigates cases involving bankruptcy, IRS settlements and debt settlements in state and federal courts across the nation. Employing a team of top-notch attorneys, United Law Group leverages leading-edge technology to manage cases, support investigative efforts and ensure accurate, frequent communication with its clients. It puts together class action lawsuits when necessary in order to provide the best legal counsel to individuals who might not be able to resolve their issues without representation.