Help filing answer after receiving complaint and being sued by debt collector

The other attorney answers are correct - Avvo isn't really designed to give this type of advice from a form answer. Good lawyering is rarely as...

I received a certified letter yesterday (Oct 24) for civil complaint from Midland Funding. How can I get more info by Nov 15?

You need a consumer or debt defense lawyer experienced with this type of lawsuit. I have dealt with both this law firm and debt buyer many times....

You need to speak with a debt defense or consumer lawyer fast. You might be surprised to find that is very affordable to hire a lawyer to defend...

While it is true that school loans are sometimes treated differently than other types of debts, the debt collector must still conform with the...

Can I get garnished if I work and have debt in nj? I live in PA

A debt collector or creditor can only execute or garnish if they first sued you, and won the lawsuit. As the previous attorney mentioned, NJ and...

Can collection agency for 3rd party debt buyer add fees (almost doubling) the original charged-off amount on my credit report?

You are not required to answer any letter from a debt buyer. They can add interest and fees only if authorized by the original agreement with the...

Who is responsible for unpaid medical debt in PA? The patient or the insured spouse?

The FDCPA does generally allow communication with one's spouse, and PA's Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act closely mirrors the federal act. I...

How to proceed with a court claim being filed against me. I'm thinking for counter sueing a collection agency.

A consumer lawyer can help you fight back against this type of behavior. You may have a claim against them for violating the federal Fair Debt...

Pay day loan from 7 years ago can they issue arrest warrant after giving only 24 hour notice?

It is mostly likely a scam, not a real debt collector at all. There are rampant problems with payday loan collection, google the topic for horror...

How to file bankruptcy with no money for lawyer?

If creditors or debt collectors are calling "left and right", it is possible that one of them is breaking the law. A consumer lawyer can review...