Stern & Eisenberg — a law firm based in Warrington, Pa. — announced the appointment of Patrick O’Brien to the role of chief operating officer, bringing over 27 years of industry expertise and leadership in the mortgage default industry to his new role.

O’Brien has fostered industry relationships with servicers, investors, banks and financial industry partners, and will focus on providing transparency across Stern & Eisenberg’s multi-state footprint for all team members and clients, the law firm stated in a release.

“I am excited to have Patrick as our chief operating officer,” Steven Eisenberg, Stern & Eisenberg founding shareholder, said. “He is the strategic leader I have wanted to enable Stern & Eisenberg to grow our ability to assist our clients with their everyday legal needs while also allowing our attorneys to focus on providing creative legal solutions when needed. Patrick will continue to be an important team member involved in the success of Stern & Eisenberg.”

“Change is constant in the mortgage default space and being adaptable while always working toward a shared vision is the key to success,” O’Brien said. “The firm has history of proven success, and I am looking forward to contributing to future successes.”