Foundation Legal Group: Combined Strengths of Wilson & Associates and Hutchens Law Firm to Deliver Comprehensive Creditors' Rights Legal Services in Five States

LITTLE ROCK, AR (September 1, 2025) – The mortgage servicing industry is gaining a powerful new partner with the launch of Foundation Legal Group, a mortgage banking law firm specializing in comprehensive creditors' rights services. This development unites the extensive experience and trusted reputations of two long-standing and highly respected entities in the mortgage banking sector: Hutchens Law Firm and Wilson & Associates.

Foundation Legal Group will leverage the deep industry knowledge and proven track records of both firms to provide legal support to mortgage servicers across five states: Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.  Current clients can expect a seamless transition and a continued commitment to the high-quality legal services they have come to rely on from Hutchens Law Firm and Wilson & Associates.

"This is a significant step forward in enhancing the services we can offer to our valued clients in the mortgage servicing industry," said Jillian Wilson, Co-Managing Partner of Wilson & Associates. "By bringing together the strengths and expertise of Wilson & Associates and Hutchens Law Firm, Foundation Legal Group is positioned to provide top quality legal services and efficient solutions to our clients that will not just meet, but will exceed, industry expectations.”

The attorneys that make up Foundation Legal Group are very experienced in all facets of creditors' rights, possessing a deep understanding of the complexities and regulatory landscape of the mortgage servicing industry. The formation of this new company ensures that clients will continue to receive expert legal counsel and representation, backed by the collective history and trust built by both Wilson & Associates and Hutchens Law Firm over several decades of service.

"Our clients will benefit from the combined resources and the number of experienced attorneys at Foundation Legal Group. We are committed to upholding the legacy of excellence established by Wilson and Hutchens, and look forward to serving their needs under this new banner,” said Hilton Hutchens, Managing Partner of Hutchens Law Firm.

Foundation Legal Group is dedicated to providing:

·       Comprehensive creditors' rights services tailored to each client.

·       Experienced and knowledgeable attorneys with a proven track record.

·       A continued commitment to the high-quality legal services clients have come to expect.

·       Services across Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

The launch of Foundation Legal Group marks an exciting new chapter, building upon a strong foundation of trust to serve the evolving needs of the mortgage servicing industry.

“Our focus at Wilson has always been to provide exceptional service to our clients. Seeing that commitment expanded through this partnership is exciting, and will undoubtedly benefit our clients,” said Jennifer Wilson-Harvey, Co-Managing Partner of Wilson & Associates.

About Foundation Legal Group

Foundation Legal Group is a law firm specializing in creditors' rights services for the mortgage servicing industry. Formed through the unification of Wilson & Associates and Hutchens Law Firm, two long-standing and highly-respected companies in the mortgage banking sector, Foundation Legal Group provides comprehensive legal solutions across Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to upholding a tradition of high-quality legal services and delivering exceptional results for our clients. For more information, please visit: www.TheFoundationLegalGroup.com.

About Wilson & Associates:

Wilson & Associates has been a trusted provider of legal services to the mortgage banking industry for over 45 years. With offices in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi, Wilson & Associates provides legal services in the real estate and financial industries. Founded by Robert M. Wilson, Jr. in 1978, Wilson & Associates has built a powerful reputation, primarily through the firm’s expertise in real estate and mortgage banking law. Today, its attorneys provide expertise in many other practice areas of the law, and dedicates the same passion and commitment to its clients. For more information about the firm, please visit www.TheWilsonLawFirm.com.

About Hutchens Law Firm:

Hutchens Law Firm has a long history of providing high-quality legal services to the mortgage servicing sector for over 40 years. Opened in 1980 by H. Terry Hutchens, their main office is located in Fayetteville, NC. Since opening, they have expanded across the Carolinas with over 35 lawyers in 15 locations. Their lawyers provide legal services in a variety of practice areas. For more information about the firm, please visit: www.hutchenslawfirm.com.

HWM firm merges with Nebraska-based Eric H. Lindquist

• As of Feb. 1, 2024, Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. (HWM), a leading mortgage default law firm, has merged with Eric H. Lindquist, P.C., L.L.O. (Lindquist), a prominent Nebraska-based law firm specializing in mortgage default cases. The strategic merger brings together two firms with over 70 years of combined experience assisting mortgage default clients across 12 states.
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• Together, HWM and Lindquist will provide full-service default legal representation and counseling with approvals from government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
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• "We're thrilled to join forces with the talented team at Lindquist,” said Benjamin J. Mann, Partner at Halliday, Watkins & Mann. “This merger combines our firms’ mortgage default expertise and expands our capabilities to better serve clients. Together, we'll continue to deliver top-tier service and counsel to mortgage default clients across our multi-state footprint."
  
  The merger brings Lindquist’s entire staff to HWM, including Founder Eric H. Lindquist, who has over 35 years of mortgage default legal experience.
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  “Halliday Watkins & Mann has an outstanding reputation, and we’re excited to merge our knowledge and resources to provide enhanced value to clients,” said Eric H. Lindquist, Founder of Eric H. Lindquist, P.C., L.L.O. “This merger allows us to leverage our joint capabilities to continue delivering the highest quality counsel and representation to mortgage default clients."
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