What kind of lawyer and how much would it cost if anything at all?

Perhaps you best option under the circumstances is to file complaints with the attorney generals in each state. Engaging a consumer attorney...

Am I still liable for the debt to a utility company of an account the ended in 2004, from an account started when I was 17?

If there's been no payment or acknowledgment of the debt in the last six years, this claim should be unenforceable against you. At the time you...

Student loans just increased payments over 30%?

If you have a loan agreement with stated terms and you are in compliance with payments, they can't make changes. The loan agreement may have a...

I don't think this can be done. The tax authorities need to have someone ultimately responsible for the business; that would be you, in this case. ...

How can New York state finance and taxation put a levy on my bank acct.consisting of only my social security are they permitted?

Sure they can. They’re a creditor like anyone else. Unless the bank account is protected by an exemption it is fair game.

If a mortgage was accelerated in full in summons from 5/11 then dismissed in 10/17 then retried can SOL come into play?

Yes, it could very well be in play. A lot depends on the specific details of how and why the first case was dismissed, when the claim was refiled,...

A local gym owner is falsely claiming that I used their services and has charged me. Account handed over to collection agency ?

I agree with my colleague, Ms Bunce, but will add that you may consider adding the phrase : " Stop collection activity pursuant to the Fair Debt...

What I should do if I got letter from IRS saying that I owe them money for 2014?

What you do depends on whether you agree with the arrears or not. Examine your return against the IRS claim letter details and take it from there....

Can I sue a friend for crashing my car?

Did you have insurance? If so file a claim ASAP.

If I sue someone who owes me money, can they then declare bankruptcy?

As a general rule, this kind of claim can be discharged in a bankruptcy. If the claim is secured by collateral, then there are separate issues to...