You should have an attorney prepare a cease and desist to create a paper trail demonstrating you have no affiliation with the alleged debtor. It is...

If the facts back up your version of events, you may have a basis to bring an Article 78 special proceeding against the DOB and your landlord....

In general, promissory estoppel is a kind of “back up plan” when you cannot enforce your rights under the contract for a variety of legal reasons....

Not having the money to pay the amount to which you are contractually obliged by the cardholder agreement is not a legal defense to the case....

In general there is nothing stopping you from trying to settle the debt yourself by contacting the creditors’ attorneys. However, you should be...

In general negative items on the credit report remain for 7 years from the date of first delinquency, or DOFD, regardless of whether you eventually...

You may be the victim of fraud at the hands of this so-called “counseling service”. Unfortunately, such companies have a bad record when it comes...

Your question concerns whether a New York Court may exercise jurisdiction over an out of state bank. Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 302–which...

Your attorney can prepare a detailed, documented legal demand letter, and also a complaint to the AG’s bureau of consumer frauds. That may be...

Depending on the documentation you may possess for valuation of the item, you may have a case against the pawn shop for breach of the terms of your...