James M. "Jim" Feagle is a dedicated consumer advocate who has battled big businesses that have violated the rights of the little guy for over two decades. He is a long time member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and a charter member of the Consumer Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. He has filed and litigated more than 1000 federal lawsuits with particular expertise and interest in litigating both individual and class action claims arising under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. He is equally adept at successfully defending state court lawsuits brought by creditors against consumer debtors.
He is respected by his peers and has frequently taught continuing legal education to other attorneys on the topics of the FDCPA and the FCRA. He is a strong supporter of Georgia Legal Services and other state and local volunteer legal services. He is generous with his time to those referred to him by legal services and who are in need of consumer financial advise. He has been recognized by several legal services groups for his generous pro bono efforts with the poor and the elderly referred to him.
Jim grew up in Decatur and graduated from Emory University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. He received his law degree in 1991 from Georgia State University College of Law. Jim is admitted to all the State Courts of Georgia, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Practice areas
We are NOT a Credit Repair Organization. We represent consumers with legitimate claims of credit report inaccuracy. We litigate against credit reporting agencies and creditors and other furnishers of information under the Fair Credit Reporting Act in claims of inaccuracy and failure to resolve legitimate disputes."
31 years, 100 cases
We routinely defend people who have been sued individually in State, Superior and Magistrate courts in Georgia for consumer related debt. Often times consumers have affirmative claims for patent abuse (such as calling neighbors, cursing at debtors, falsly threatening arrest, etc.) that can be pursued against some of these collectors by bringing either counterclaims or by initiating claims against the collectors in Federal Court.
31 years, 100 cases
We go after creditors as well as credit reporting agencies that fail to correct disputed false credit information that is the direct result of identity theft.
31 years, 100 cases
We protect consumers who are victims of credit reporting errors, mixed credit files, id theft, abusive debt collection, abusive phone calls, wrongful motor vehicle repossession, and unfair or deceptive business practices against consumers.
31 years, 1,000 cases
We represent employees who are terminated as a result of false information contained in a background screen. We sue both the background reporting company and the employer if they fire you before giving you a chance to correct the false info.
31 years, 50 cases
We represent people that have been victims of credit card fraud and are being sued or who have residual credit reporting errors as a result of the fraud.
31 years, 25 cases
We defend consumer debt lawsuits filed against consumers by both banks and also debt buyers like Midland Funding, Cavalry Portfolio, LVNV, Jefferson Capital, CACH, Portfolio Recovery Associates and others.
31 years, 100 cases
We routinely help people settle debts for reduced amounts at all times whether it is before suit, during the defense of a suit or even if we are approached after a judgement is obtained.
31 years
We defend consumer debt lawsuits filed against consumers by both banks and also debt buyers like Midland Funding, Cavalry Portfolio, LVNV, Jefferson Capital, CACH, Portfolio Recovery Associates and others.
31 years, 100 cases
We represent people that are the victims of online scams or other computer related fraud.
31 years, 10 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1991 | 04/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Mentor, State Bar of Georgia Transition into Law Practice | Supreme Court of Georgia | 2010 |
Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Public Service | State Bar of Georgia | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Skaar & Feagle, LLP | 1992 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Consumer Advocates | Member | 2004 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1991 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgia State University | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
Emory University | BS - Bachelor of Science/ BA-Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Spring Training: FCRA Fundamentals Workshop | Case Identification for Credit Issues | 2020 |
Legal Services University | Practical Survey of the Fair Credit Reporting Act "FCRA" for Legal Services Attorneys | 2013 |
Advanced Debt Collection | Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | 2011 |
2011 GTLA Annual Convention | Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Debt Collection Defense | 2011 |
2010 Annual Convention | Debt Collection Defense and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | 2010 |
Successful Trial Practice | Consumer Credit Protection Litigation | 2010 |
Debt Collection Defense | Debt Collection Defense | 2010 |
2010 Fall State Court Judge's Convention | Overview of State Litigation Implications of the FDCPA | 2010 |
Consumer Law Workshop | Debt Collection Defense | 2009 |
Assisting Seniors with the FDCPA | Providing First Line Legal Assistance to Seniors | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Glenn Gilmore v. Account Management, Inc. (unpublished 11th circuit opinion) | Fdcpa case- Won reversal of unfavorable district court decision |
Brenda Edwards v. Niagara Credit Soluitons, Inc. (584 F.3d 1350) | FDCPA case- Favorable District Court decision affirmed |
David Johnson v. GAPVT Motors, Inc., 663 S.E. 2d 779 (2008), Court of Appeals of Georgia | Reversal of Cobb State Court grant of summary judgement |
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Anthony Pecora, Litigation Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jim Feagle is an excellent attorney and a true advocate for individuals who have been victims of erroneous credit and background reports.
Noah Pines, Debt collection Attorney on Jul 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Pecora, Litigation Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jim Feagle is an excellent attorney and a true advocate for individuals who have been victims of erroneous credit and background reports.
Noah Pines, Debt collection Attorney on Jul 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Williams, Debt collection Attorney on Feb 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
James Feagle and his partner Kris Skaar are the people to go to for people who need to sue abusive debt collectors and telemarketers. They take such cases with no money down, and do a good job for their clients. Mr. Feagle's many years of experience are reflected in his superior courtroom performance.
Ronald Burdge, Debt collection Attorney on Dec 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I gladly endorse Jim Feagle. His published Avvo.com answers are precise and correct every time. He earns the praise and recommendation of clients and attorneys alike. He has a solid knowledge of Credit Rights laws and likes to make sure people understand their rights and know how to protect themselves and their families. If you have a question about debt collectors or credit rights, he is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you.
Adam Knight, Credit repair Attorney on Nov 19, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an intelligent and dedicated attorney helping consumers and those in need throughout Georgia. Jim has a wealth of knowledge in consumer claims under federal and state statutes.
James Hurt, Debt collection Attorney on Nov 19, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim Feagle for almost 10 years now, and have worked with him on numerous cases. Jim is one of the foremost talented consumer protection attorneys in this state and come with my highest recommendation.
Justin Holcombe, Identity theft Attorney on Nov 19, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Jim Feagle is an excellent consumer rights attorney.
Jonathan Sexton, Debt and lending agreements Attorney on Nov 13, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work.
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