Practice areas
I represent consumers who are in need of professional legal assistance to compromise and settle their unsecured consumer debts.
19 years
I represent consumers who have been sued by debt collection law firms for alleged consumer debts. I charge a flat fee plus costs in a debt defense action. I also sue debt collectors who violate a consumer's fair debt collection rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Lastly, I represent consumers who want to know if bankruptcy is an appropriate decision to handle their unmanageable debt.
19 years
Under the SSA Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs, I assist workers and consumers who have sustained disabilities that prevent them from working to obtain benefits
I represent consumers who cannot correct their inaccurate credit reports through their own self-help. I also sue credit repair organizations that ripped off consumers with false promises of credit deletion.
19 years
Languages spoken
English
Consumer Litigation Group
Law Office of Dimitrios Kolovos, LLC
211 West State Street, Suite 204
Media, PA, 19063
Consumer Litigation Group
Law Office of Dimitrios Kolovos, LLC
3 South Haddon Avenue, Suite 200
Haddonfield, NJ, 08033
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2005 | 12/28/2020 |
MD | Active | 2004 | 02/02/2021 |
PA | Active | 2002 | 01/02/2021 |
Legal answers | 242 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Pro Bono Roll of Honor | First Judicial District of Pennsylvania | 2010 |
Certificate of Achievement | Widener University School of Law | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | CONSUMER LITIGATION GROUP | 2003 - Present |
Attorney Journalist | Consumer Litigation Group | 2007 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Poynter's News University | Member | 2011 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Advocates | Secretary - Ethics Committee | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Advocates | NJ NACA Listserv Moderator | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Advocates | Member - Membership Committee | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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PA Chapter National Association of Consumer Advocates | Survey of Pennsylvania Cases Addressing the Use of Preliminary Objections Against Consumer Debt Collection Lawsuits | 2009 |
The Consumer Advocate | The Growing Threat of Arbitration to FDCPA Litigation | 2008 |
The Consumer Advocate | Protecting Non-Debtors from Artificial or Pre-Recorded Telephone Calls under the FDCPA and TCPA | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Widener University School of Law | J.D. | 2001 |
Wilmington University | M.S.M. | 1998 |
Loyola University | B.B.A. | 1997 |
Poynter's News University | N/A | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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NACA Pennsylvania Chapter Third Annual Statewide Conference | Debt Collection Issues - Defending Collection Cases and Bringing FDCPA Claims in PA and Federal Court | 2009 |
Consumer Law Conference - Legal Services of New Jersey | FDCPA Violations Committed by New Jersey's Debt Collection Law Firms | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Watson v. NCO Goup, et al. | Non-debtor stated a claim under the FDCPA & TCPA |
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I endorse this lawyer.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Lawrence Rubin, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Mullaney is one of the most preeminent attorneys in the county. He has wide experience in all issues of consumer law as well as appeal litigation. He is very knowledgeable in the quirks and nuances of local legal practice, and has an extremely affable personality. I recommend him highly.
Excellent lawyer. Well respected.
Carlo Sabatini, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joseph has significant knowledge in the area of consumer protection law. He has been called on to present at the annual conferences of the National Consumer Law Center. This organization hosts the premier nationwide conference that is designed to educate attorneys as to how to protect consumer rights. By selecting him to speak at this conference, his peers recognize that he has significant knowledge to share with other attorneys in this area of the law. If you have a consumer rights issue, one of your first calls should be to Attorney Mullaney.
Gregory Artim, Debt collection Attorney on Apr 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is a fantastic consumer attorney. He is a well respected member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Joe's contributions to the consumer law field are wide and many, whether its defending a client on a credit card lawsuit or suing a debt collector who has violated the law. Joe is an attorney that other consumer attorney's turn to for guidance on unique issues because of his vast knowledge of the field. I highly endorse Joe.
Gordon Leech, Credit repair Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked with Mr. Mullaney extensively in a contested consumer claim in Federal court and have discussed other matters with him over time. He is truly an advocate for his clients and communicates with them very well. Mr. Mullaney knows his practice areas well and is an aggressive litigator. I enjoyed working with him and believe he served our client well. I endorse Mr. Mullaney.
I have collaborated with Joe Mullaney on consumer protection cases in the past few years. Recently, I was honored when Joe asked our firm to assist him on an appeal to uphold a judgment he won at the trial court. His strong, seamless work at the trial level paved the way for a slam-dunk affirmance. Joe has a sharp, creative legal mind and is a tireless advocate. I highly recommend him.
Brent Vullings, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel DeLiberty, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 15, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Mullaney has developed tremendous expertise in helping consumers with debt problems and is very well respected in the consumer law community. We are both members of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. He is generous with his time and vast knowledge, both to his clients and to fellow lawyers. Joe is tenacious in his approach to defending consumer rights, and anyone who hires him can rest assured that they have made an excellent choice in selecting him as counsel.
Ronald Burdge, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 28, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Joseph is recommended for his strong consumer advocacy and attention to detail and fair-handedness in consumer litigation. He recognizes the importance of helping consumers in these tough times with accurate and helpful information so they can make wise legal choices. I recommend him for prompt and useful consumer debt solution help and consumer law advice.
Barbie Lieber, Litigation Attorney on Sep 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I would never refer a matter to another attorney unless I was convinced that such attorney was not only extremely knowledgeable and a zealous advocate, but also compassionate and personable. Joseph A. Mullaney possesses all of those positive attributes and more. I can see that he zealously prosecutes FDCPA violations and his clients refer to him as the "miracle worker" and "angel". Thank you Joseph for being such an imporant member of the bar. Barbie Lieber
JoAnn Needleman, Litigation Attorney on Apr 8, 2009
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Joe and I were adversaries on two matters involving alleged violations to the FDCPA. Joe is extremely knowledgeable in the area of consumer protection, but more importantly he cares tremendously about his clients. It was refreshing to have pointed discussions on disputes of law rather than have needless arguments that did not further the case. I welcome his involvement in any matter.
Amy Good-Ashman, Debt collection Attorney on Mar 2, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I consider Mr. Mullaney to be an exceptional and highly knowledgeable consumer protection attorney. His passion and commitment to consumers and their cause is commendable.
Brian Shaw, Debt collection Attorney on Mar 2, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked with Mr. Mullaney for seven years and have worked with him on many diverse consumer law matters valued at a few thousand dollars upwards to a few hundred thousand dollars. His approach is innovative and always geared towards acheive justice for all of his clients.
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