Questions answered by John F. Skinner III

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Is it better and more cost effective to file a counterclaim to his appeal? Can I put a lien on property at that time?

John's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

This is a complex matter with a lot of money at stake. It is highly advisable for you to contact and likely hire an attorney. You could...

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Is it illegal in Mass to do that

John's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

That may be a violation of the law, or it could be a permissible attempt to "locate" you. We would have to review the paperwork and the specific...

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Can I place a lien on their property on the market to collect on debt?

John's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

You should consult with an attorney on this matter ASAP. Their assets and liabilities are going to be split in the divorce and there is no reason...

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What do I do, do I have any rights? Is this a scam by any chance?

John's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

This have very likely been contacted by a "scam" company and by that I just mean that they are not legitimate. If you have them reporting on your...

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Is there a way to remove paid collections from your credit report ?

John's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

My colleagues are not wrong. But if you didn't sign any settlement agreements in the course of paying off these debts, and you have experienced...

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Was everything that the tow company did legal? Was my simple mistake justification to lose 200?

John's answer | Answered on December 22, 2015

It sounds as if they committed a "breach of the peace." If that's the case, then no, what they did was not legal if all this occurred before the...

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How can I fix this mess?

John's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

There is a lot we could potentially do for you with all the facts and evidence. As my colleagues have pointed out, the FDCPA and FCRA, along with...

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Can I be sued for debt when I reside abroad?

John's answer | Answered on November 07, 2015

You've described an unfair and deceptive debt collection practice (lying about your payment in order to defraud the court into granting a default...

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Can we halt the Mortgage holder's attorney from foreclosing on my father's house while he is recuperating from heart surgery?

John's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

If by "stepped up the pressure" you mean they have been harassing him, then yes, there very well could be a lot we can do for you under State fair...

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If you over pay a Debt Collector can you retrieve the overcharged amount??

John's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

The problem here is that the debt is probably not being calculated in a simple manner. It is likely that the interest is continuing to accrue, and...

John F. Skinner III's Answers (123)

Is it better and more cost effective to file a counterclaim to his appeal? Can I put a lien on property at that time?

Is it illegal in Mass to do that

Can I place a lien on their property on the market to collect on debt?

What do I do, do I have any rights? Is this a scam by any chance?

Is there a way to remove paid collections from your credit report ?

Was everything that the tow company did legal? Was my simple mistake justification to lose 200?

How can I fix this mess?

Can I be sued for debt when I reside abroad?

Can we halt the Mortgage holder's attorney from foreclosing on my father's house while he is recuperating from heart surgery?

If you over pay a Debt Collector can you retrieve the overcharged amount??