Unless you have a written agreement obligating the collector to forbear from collection for so long as you continue to make monthly payments in an...

Do I need to produce my bank statements from 5 year's ago for Discovery?

Is the subject matter of a question clearly does not apply, say so. If you don't have a document, and you cannot get a copy through reasonable...

Starting a technology consulting business.

I would strongly urge you to form an entity within which you conduct the business. Without the protection of an entity, your personal assets are...

Even if you fall within the class parameters, your "claim" is likely subject to mandatory subordination under section 510(b) of the Bankruptcy...

I am a shareholder and operator. Will I be responsible for potential debt?

Shareholders of corporations and members of limited liability companies are generally not liable for the debts of corporations and LLC's. You may...

What should I do about returning a phone call to an attorney who left a message and a case file #

Call and request documentation. Don't promise anything. Take the documentation to a local consumer lawyer.

You should speak to a local consumer attorney who can walk you through whatever documentation you have and help you determine what the state of...

Do I need to pay an debt that was removed from my credit report and is 7 years old?

Debt that rolls off a credit report is not necessarily forgiven or discharged. As Ms. Bunce says, there are two data points you want to know, the...

Right to retrieve personal property from a repossessed car in NY, laws governing action?

Without proof of what was in the car, your case against the repo company may be all uphill. Your situation, unfortunately, is all too common. ...

Can I sue a public storage company if my unit was robbed?

Review the contract for any waiver language that would protect the storage company. You can always sue, the real questions are whether the claim...