How strongly can a collections lawyer "come after me" after I disputed a lawer's bill and he sent it to collections??

The previous poster is correct. For this dollar amount, the most a collector would do is file a small claims/magisterial district justice lawsuit....

Don't pay anything! That could trigger the taxable event of the debt finally being cancelled/forgiven. And if the debt is in the hands of a third...

What is the statute of limitations for a unsecured debt in PA

As others have mentioned, the statute of limitations in PA on a written contract is generally 4 years from last payment or default. Depending on...

While the answers given are definitely solid, remember that bankruptcy is not your only option. After 6 months of non-payment, most credit card...

Can a collection agency add interest monthly to a judgment?

The post-judgment statutory interest rate in PA is 6%. Did your arrangement with them address the subject of interest? Did you get the arrangement...

I want to pay off a few debts to a collection agency, how do i go about doing this? How do i find phone numbers, addresses, etc.

www.annualcreditreport.com gives you 3 free credit reports per year (one from each of the 3 major bureaus). Check each one for accuracy. You may...

I just received a bill for four years worth of waste disposal fees for a rental property I own. This is the first bill sent.

You did not mention if this bill came from your city or from a collection agency. You may have additional rights if a third party collection agency...

My condolences on the loss of your daughter in law. I am very local to you, with an office in Broomall, PA. The credit card companies likely may...

You could contact a FL member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (www.naca.net). Robert Murphy is highly recommended in the are of...

Car was repo'd and received a letter stating I owe a balance of $10k

Generally, the less you tell creditors, the better. Don;t expect them to be sympathetic, They will only use whatever you tell them against you. ...