Foreclosure Practice Area
Stewart & Associates has extensive expertise in all aspects of conveyance and title issues.   This provides the firm with the ability to efficiently address any title matters related to the foreclosure process and to handle all aspects of the sale of bank owned properties.   The firm also possesses the experience necessary to handle all other issues closely related to the foreclosure process, such as bankruptcy and eviction.

The firm utilizes an efficient, computer-assisted system which enables us to process foreclosures in a cost-effective manner without compromising accuracy or quality.  Due to the strict and exacting requirements, of the non-judicial foreclosure process, every effort is made to expedite the foreclosure process and avoid unnecessary delays.

Bankruptcy and Litigation Practice Area
The firm regularly represents creditors in proceedings filed under Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.  At the outset, bankruptcy filings are carefully reviewed for issues of  non-dischargeability.  Timely and aggressive action is taken to protect and preserve collateral throughout the bankruptcy process. Consumer and non-consumer bankruptcy filings and related bankruptcy litigation are routinely handled in the Bankruptcy Courts.

Consumer Collection Practice Area
Stewart & Associates is perfectly situated to handle consumer collection matters throughout Mississippi.  We believe that our many years of experience and the time-proved technology and methodology that we utilize enable us to deliver superior results and bring added value to our consumer collection clients.

Our practice is to immediately file suit on all accounts. We have found this strategy to be extremely effective, leading to a quick resolution of many accounts.  Once judgment is obtained, immediate steps are taken to levy upon all assets that have been identified either by the client or by the various investigative methods utilized by the firm.  Bank account and wage attachments provide other effective methods of satisfying judgments as do the identification and liquidation of other personal property such as motor vehicles.

Stewart & Associates uses Needles, a state-of-the-art computer software program, for the processing and management of its collection and litigation files. The Software is an on-line, interactive database system capable of generating all pleadings, correspondence, remittances and status reports required for a large collections practice.   Daily tickler reports to the responsible attorney identify all files for which any activity is scheduled, allowing close supervision of the status of all active accounts and immediate implementation of the next stop in the collection process.

Real Estate and Commercial Lending
The attorneys and paralegals in our conveyance and lending areas provide comprehensive legal services to individuals and lenders throughout all phases of commercial and residential real estate transactions.

Our thorough understanding of residential and commercial real estate law enables us to serve our clients efficiently and professionally from the pre-closing through the post-closing stages of the transaction.

Stewart & Associates is committed to providing its clients with the best in service and convenience.  Our staff has learned through its combined years of experience that a cooperative attitude and a willingness to make adjustments to meet the needs of the lender and/or its customers are essential to effectuating a timely and successful closing.  Through the use of the latest computer software and technology, we are ready and able to conduct closings, not only in our conveniently located offices in Madison, but also at branch offices of the lender or at the business or home of the customer when necessary.  As approved agents and/or attorneys for major title insurance companies in Mississippi, our firm is able to satisfy the title insurance requirements of both lenders and purchasers.

From the routine purchase or sale of residential real estate to the complex transfer, financing, or development of commercial or industrial properties, Stewart & Associates provides quality service in a const-effective manner.