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Suzanne R. Begnoche
About Suzanne
Biography
False information on your credit report stopping you from getting a loan? Settled a debt, but collectors are STILL calling you? Identity theft victim? I sue creditors and credit bureaus, including Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, on behalf of consumers who are not able to get credit reporting errors corrected on their own. I also advise victims of identity theft and security breaches, and I sue debt collectors and creditors in cases of abuse, deception, harassment, and threats, including harassing phone calls.
I wish I was able to help people all over North Carolina, but as a practical matter I am not able to do so. I accept only clients with cases in the following counties: Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Alamance, Guilford, Randolph, Person, and Caswell. If you live outside of these service areas, please check the Avvo directory or to find a consumer attorney in your local area.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Suzanne Begnoche, Attorney at Law
1506 East Franklin Street, Ste. 201, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Debt Collection
Posted by April | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Excellent Credit and Identity Theft Lawyer
I had a horrible situation with HUGE Identity Theft and then Collection Agencies attempting to collect those debts. I was pretty much at my wits end when I contacted her. Ms Begnoche is superior in her manner and handling of those matters. We worked together for years on all my cases, and she did a ...
Posted by Anne-Marie | June 27, 2011 | Debt Collection
Review for Suzanne R. Begnoche
Ms. Begnoche was recommend to me by another lawyer whose services were beyond my means. When I first met with her I was apprehensive that possibly the level of money you pay reflects the quality of legal service you get, in other words, a lawyer who is disinterested, unless there is a possible large ...
Suzanne R. Begnoche's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Begnoche because she is excellent at what she does. I attended a webinar conducted by Attorney Begnoche on “Debt Defense 101 Trial Preparation” and she was very thorough in her explanations and very informative. I also consulted Attorney Begnoche on a debt collection defense matter that I was working on and she was very helpful and generous with her time."
"Ms. Begnoche is recognized as a leader in the field. She has taught many of us at legal education seminars. She is a tireless advocate for her clients."
"I have served with Suzanne in the Consumer Area of Practice Section of the NC Advocates for Justice since my admission to the NC Bar. She is without a doubt THE advocate for individuals in NC that have been wronged in a consumer transaction. Whether it's unfair debt collection, deceptive practices, or wrongful repossession, if she is willing to take on your case nobody will work harder for you than Suzanne."
"I have known Suzanne since law school, and her diligence and intellectual curiosity from those days has carried over into her current practice. If you are being hassled by debt collectors, call Suzanne and discover how refreshing it is to have a competent lawyer by your side who treats you like a human being!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Begnoche has proven herself to be a caring and exceptional advocate for her clients. I have personally learned a lot from her over the years."
"I endorse this lawyer. You won't likely find anyone who will fight as hard for you as I know Suzanne fights for her clients. She knows the law and she knows the courtroom. She loves fighting for what is right and she hates to see a person taken advantage of. When it comes to Consumer Credit Rights under federal and state laws, she is just about as good as you are going to find anywhere, in any state at all. If you are getting hassled by a debt collector, or is you just have a question about Credit Rights, she is your answer. She is more than good, she is very, very good. I highly recommend her to you. Take a look at her bio on Avvo.com and you'll think that too."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Begnoche is a talented and intelligent attorney who cares for her clients. I enthusiastically endorse and highly recommend her."
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Experience
Honors
2024
North Carolina Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
North Carolina Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2023
North Carolina Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2004
Durham Bar Foundation Memorial Scholarship, Durham County Bar Association
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Suzanne Begnoche, Attorney at Law
2006 - 2008
Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Associations
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2017 - 2023
North Carolina Bar Association, Privacy and Data Security CommitteeMember
2012 - 2013
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Consumer Areas of PracticeChair
2011 - 2021
Lawyer on the LineVolunteer
2008 - 2023
North Carolina Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionMember
2008 - 2017
Compass Center Lawyer Information ServiceVolunteer
2006 - 2019
Durham County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Caroline L. Houston, et al. v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
Per mediated settlement, the junk debt buyer agreed to pay $4 million into a settlement fund for distribution to consumer class members
Ahmed vs. Department Stores National Bank, Trans Union LLC, et al.
The Plaintiff accepted offers of judgment from Department Stores National Bank for $15,000.00, plus fees and costs, and from Trans Union, LLC, for $20,000, inclusive of fees and costs.
Josey vs. Commercial Recovery Systems, Inc.
Settlement in favor of the Plaintiffs in the amount of $43,500.00, inclusive of $8,470 in fees and $262 in costs. This settlement was approved by a United States Bankruptcy Court judge.
Staton vs. Vandenberg Chase & Associates, LLC
Judgment for the Plaintiff. After a bench hearing, the judge awarded $53,000 in actual damages and $25,000 in statutory damages. The judge also awarded $4,425 in attorney's fees and $251 in costs. .
Russell vs. Absolute Collection Service, Inc.
Verdict for the Plaintiff. The jury awarded the Plaintiff $30,501 in actual damages and $7,000 in statutory damages. The court awarded Plaintiff $70,069.50 in attorneys’ fees and $5,736.67 in costs
Johnson vs. Bullhead Investments, LLC, and Brock & Scott, PLLC
Plaintiff accepted Offer of Judgment
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. T.T.
Settlement after litigation
Midland Funding, LLC vs. J.C.
Settlement after litigation
Evans v. R32 Auto Sales, et al.
Settlement after litigation
Education
2006
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Pennsylvania State University
MA - Masters
1993
Duke University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Fair Credit Reporting Act Conference
Issue Spotting: Claims against CRAs
2016
2016
Legal Aid Taskforce 2016
Debt Buyer Update
2016
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Conference
How Debts Are Collected
2016
Consumer Litigation Conference
The ABC’s of the FCRA
2015
NCLC Consumer Litigation Conference
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: ABC's
2015
Law Firm Lunch-and-Learn
Recognizing Unfair Debt Collection Claims
2015
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Training Conference
Basics of Debt Collection
2014
Webinar
Debt Defense 101: Trial Preparation
2014
Orange County Bar Association Lunch
Credit Reporting Law
2014
DCBA CLE Event
Responding to Identity Theft: Civil Rights and Remedies
2013
Panelist-Fair Debt Collection Practices Training Conference
Defending Consumers in State Court
2013
Durham County Bar Association CLE Event
Credit Reporting Rights and Remedies
2013
CLE Webinar
Walking the Minefield: Debt Collection Issues for Non-Consumer Lawyers
2013
Call 4ALL CLE Webinar Series
Basics of Collection and Exemption Law
2012
Women's Empowerment 2012
The 800 Club: Are You Part of the Pack? Rebuild, raise and protect your credit score
2012
Unfair Debt Collections
FDCP/State Debt Collection Fundamentals
2012
Legal Aid Consumer Taskforce 2012
Defending Debt Collection Lawsuits and Fighting Back with Counterclaims
2012
Fall Paralegal Conference
Credit Reporting: Consumers' Rights and Remedies
2011
Exploring the Intersections of FAMILY LAW: The Impact of Other Practice Areas on Your Client
Money Madness: Divorce and Financial Issues
2010
Women's Center Financial Workshop
Medical Debt and The Law: Understanding Your Rights
2010
NCAJ Mountain Magic
Credit Reporting: Consumer Rights and Remedies
2009
Women's Center Workshop Series
Debt and the Law
2009
Unfair Debt Collections (Continuing Legal Education)
Defending Consumers in Debt Collection Cases
Publications
2019
North Carolina Bar Association
Spring Has Arrived, But The National Credit Security Freeze Is Here To Stay
2013
Trial Briefs (NCAJ)
Civil Remedies for Victims of Identity Theft
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a Sprint contract that isn’t my signature. How do I get this fraudulent account off my credit?
02 Jul 2020
Q&A
I bought the timeshare program from Westgate and now I can't get out of it, if I stopped paying monthly would it ruin my credit?
18 Jul 2014
Q&A
How far back does a pre-employment statewide criminal record check typically go in North Carolina, and what info is disclosed?
16 Apr 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Do debt collectors have to be licensed to collect in North Carolina?
24 Jun 2010
Legal Guide
How Will I Know When I've Been Sued?
11 Jun 2010
Legal Guide
What Property is Exempt from Seizure after a Judgment in North Carolina?
13 Apr 2010