Are there any debt collection attorneys on here that have passed the bar in both New York and Massachusetts?

You should use the Avvo Find A Lawyer tab to locate an attorney, then you should have your client contact the attorney for a consultation. Unless...

Can I fix my credit score?

The solution depends on your position. Did you actually make at least the minimum payments for those 8 months, and despite the payments, the...

How do I get an increase in my credit card statement and decrease my APR? I've asked for a reduction before but they said no.

Build a relationship with them. Make on-time payments for at least 6-12 months before asking them for a credit limit increase. Use your credit...

Im being charged legal fees for pymts applied to the wrong account by Med-1 soln coll agency. What if I dont pay the legal fees

If the collection agency acknowledged that they applied the payments incorrectly, and have corrected the issue, then I do not see what basis they...

We overpaid a credit card debt, and our attorney got us 5,000.oo refund. We signed all the necessary paper work, and have been

Call your lawyer to expedite the action. That is the person which presumably told you that you were entitled to the compensation, and as such, he...

Can you consider going to Law School based on loan only? Thou any savings?

The answer to that question would be based on many factors including the school, the program, geographical location, scholarships, and some...

If you pay the collection, expect the collection notation to stay on your record for years to come, unless you enter into a written arrangement...

Would this case make a mortgage servicer a debt collector under the fdcpa

Your question requires research to be performed and a legal opinion to be dispensed. To get an answer, you should consult with a foreclosure...

Can you ask someone to voluntarily put a lien on their property (ie, car) if you will extend them credit (0%) for services?

The answer to your question would be largely dependent on within which state you intend to operate. Different states have different rules with...

My name was signed to a promissory agreement and it is not my signature, what do I do?

My assumption is that the loan in questions is a federal student loan. If left unpaid, it can follow a debtor until death or discharge. Many of...