Underwood Law Firm was formed in 1981 by John C. Underwood, Jr. Mr. Underwood had previously served as a legal assistant for the Mississippi Supreme Court and as a Special Assistant to the Attorney General of Mississippi until January 1977, when he entered private practive in Jackson, Mississippi, specializing in real estate and mortgage banking transactions. During its history, the firm has served as local counsel for both the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The firm currently serves as a HUD Foreclosure Commisssioner and is a member of the Fannie Mae Retained Attorney Network. Underwood has also represented a host of local banks, thrifts and mortgage banking companies and currently represents numerous mortgage banking concerns across the nation. Centrally located in the capitol city of Jackson, Underwood is well positioned and staffed to provide a range of services including foreclosures, bankruptcy representation, evictions, title examinations and policies, as well as REO services and closings. Unlike, many of its competitors, the vast majority of work is performed by firm personnel with many years of experience in handling Mississippi transactions.  The firm also maintains an office in Starkville, Mississippi. The firm's seasoned and experienced staff is well equipped to respond to unusual situations and to keep its clients fully apprised of recent developments in local law affecting real estate and foreclosure related transactions. The firm maintains an advanced case management and document imaging system, and takes full advantage of all the latest technologies.