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James Marvin Feagle

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James Marvin Feagle
James Marvin Feagle
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About James

Focusing solely on abusive collection activity, unsolicited phone calls and credit reporting errors.

I am a member of Skaar & Feagle, LLP, a consumer protection lawfirm in Georgia.  I am highly experienced and regarded in the industry and have an AV Peer rating on Martindale.com for consumer law and a 10.0 rating on AVVO.  My partners and I have well over 60 years of combined experiance, the great majority of which has been in consumer rights litigation.  We represent both consumers who have been sued in the various state courts of Georgia for debts as well as bringing affirmative claims in both Georgia and Federal courts for violations of various consumer protection laws.   We gladly share our time to listen to people who have consumer related issues and offer consumers free consultations for cases involving debt collection defense, debt collection abuse, credit reporting errors due to theft of id or merged information, or bad employment or criminal background checks.  Almost all of the time our attorney fees are paid by the other side in affirmative consumer rights cases, but even where the case is solely a debt defense case, we are flexible and accomodating to clients that need help paying our fees. 

Practice areas

OtherIdentity theftDebt settlementDebt collectionCredit repair
  1. Credit repair: 30%

    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.​"

    28 years

  2. Debt collection: 30%

    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.

    28 years

  3. Debt settlement: 20%

    28 years

  4. Identity theft: 10%

    I represent clients that are the victims of identity theft. I routinely file actions in federal court for violations of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and supplemental state law claims against both credit reporting agencies and furnishers of fraudulent information that fail to remove it when given notice that the account is the product of fraud. The consumer protection laws provide that attorney fees can be recovered from the companies that violate the law.

    28 years

  1. Telecommunications: 5%

    We pursue claims against harrasing robocallers.

    28 years, 1 case

  2. Litigation: 5%

    28 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

2374 Main Street
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Skaar & Feagle, LLP

2374 Main Street
Suite B
Tucker, GA, 30084

Office (404) 373-1970
Fax (404) 601-1855

Website

http://www.skaarandfeagle.com/

Skaar & Feagle, LLP

133 Mirramont Lake Dr
Woodstock, GA, 30189

Office (770) 427-5600

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 199110/31/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers89
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
Mentor, State Bar of Georgia Transition into Law PracticeSupreme Court of Georgia2010
Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Public ServiceState Bar of Georgia2007
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerSkaar & Feagle, LLP1992 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember2004 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember1991 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Georgia State UniversityJD - Juris Doctor1991
Emory UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science/ BA-Bachelor of Arts1988
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Advanced Debt CollectionFederal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act2011
2011 GTLA Annual ConventionFederal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Debt Collection Defense2011
Successful Trial PracticeConsumer Credit Protection Litigation2010
Debt Collection DefenseDebt Collection Defense2010
2010 Fall State Court Judge's ConventionOverview of State Litigation Implications of the FDCPA2010
2010 Annual ConventionDebt Collection Defense and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act2010
Consumer Law WorkshopDebt Collection Defense2009
Assisting Seniors with the FDCPAProviding First Line Legal Assistance to SeniorsN/A
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
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 GeorgiaReversal of Cobb State Court grant of summary judgement

Reviews

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5 Star
92%
4 Star
8%
3 Star
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1 Star
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Review James Feagle

HE"S THE MAN

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JIm has been my consumer attorney since 1985 Never once have I been dissappointed,simple put: "HE"S THE MAN"
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

I can't recommend enough!!

Posted by

Jim has great knowledge in debt collections and creditor harassment laws. He took on two separate cases for me on the same day, one of which was literally in a time crunch as a court deadline was 2 days away. Jim spent a good amount of time on the phone with me going over options and payment structures and explaining what he expected to come of both cases. He was able to get both cases resolved in the exact way I was hoping for with great outcomes for me. He was very easy to work with and very generous with his time. I especially like that he was able to do 100% of our business through email without a need for me to drive to his office. This was the best experience I have had to date working with an attorney.
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Attorney endorsements

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Anthony Pecora, Credit repair 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, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Jeffrey Williams, Bankruptcy and debt 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, Lemon law 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, Real estate 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, Consumer protection 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, Consumer protection Attorney on Nov 19, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Jim Feagle is an excellent consumer rights attorney.

Jonathan Sexton, Car accident Attorney on Nov 13, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer's work.

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