Is it possible to defend lawsuits from debt buyers and original creditors successfully?

If you are in Allegheny County, as I presume, and you hire a consumer attorney, you most certainly will defeat a debt buyer. While there is no...

Can I be sued for a debt that I all ready have a judgment against me for?

I am going to give a different response than the others. I would say that this is two separate accounts. I handle as many of these cases as...

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I loaned a friend $6,500 about 5 years ago and have been unable to collect it. Can I deduct it from my taxes?

I would say that this is an accounting question and not a legal question. I suggest that you contact a CPA.

Are mechanics liable for an auto part failure if the customer bought the part elsewhere?

If you supply the part and there is a problem, what are you going to expect from the mechanic? You are going to expect that he replaces it again on...

Can a time barred debt still incur late fees after the statute of limitation has expired

You need to contact a consumer attorney right away. You have a potential claim against the collector under the FDCPA. As Mr. Crawford said, this...

Do i need a lawyer

You should contact a consumer attorney in Virginia. That is where the claim will arise, if there is one. Finding someone to assist with a used...

Is it wise to open a separate bank to avoid unpaid bills if a creditor attempts to put a freeze on your (spousal) account?

You have a lot going on here. First off, you should consult with a consumer attorney to see if you even should settle the claim. Most of us offer...

In PA after a judgement is entered on a defaulted acct can your wages or bank account be garnished if you are to stop paying?

It depends upon whom you are dealing with as to whether you have a claim or not. A threat of wage garnishment is illegal if it is made by a debt...

I am getting collections notices from Portfolio recovery on a card that was clolsed in 2004.

I wouldn't pay it. They cannot sue you because of the statute of limitations. They cannot even report it to the credit bureaus anymore as that...

Need advice concerning a Case Management Conference. Plaintiff Unifund Corp.

You appear to have asked this question twice within 5 minutes. See my previous answer. In short, YES, you do need an attorney.