What charges can I seek to press.

It does not sound to me like you are dealing with an entirely rational person. I would take the threats at face value. I would take the matter to...

Is this a scam? I mean they are outright extorting me? They won't confirm what "Unlawful Materials" are in said package.

Just a bizarre scam. Send no money. "Upon safe arrival of our delivery agents/" Give me a break. "Filing a lawsuit against you with the...

This is definitely not something for law enforcement. Keep looking for the "friend."

Will I lose in small claims court

Your counterparty may sue or he may not. If he sues, he may prevail or he may not. If he prevails you will either be able to immediately satisfy...

Whoa, Trigger, take a deep breath. No jail, but you have various devices to collect. Let the dust settle, then ask her politely to pay the...

My attorney dropped all of my bad faith counts in my suit without my authority. Can I ask the courts to reverse that decision?

I don't see any basis for a claim of fraud on the court. You may have a claim for malpractice, but without further information I am hesitant to...

How can I be sued for a debt that I was unaware of ? Apparently it was filed on April 24th and I was served last night.

The assignee of the original creditor can indeed sue to collect the debt. The amount now allegedly due includes the original amount loaned, plus...

Can you keep all the profits on the sale of your home after Chapter 7 when case is closed? We will profit over the 100k. AZ

You are entitled to retain the remaining equity up to the exemption amount (in your case, $100,000). Any excess above that should rightfully be...

What can I do if I received a letter from Michael ira asen?

My understanding is that retailers rarely follow through on collection in these circumstances.

Do legit debt collectors call before serving legal papers?

I agree with attorney Rothstein. In my experience, there is never a call in advance.