My name is Kris Skaar, and I am one of the founding attorneys of Skaar & Feagle, LLP. Our firm is committed to finding ways to help people deal with consumer protection issues in a way that delivers good value to our clients. My partners and I have over sixty years of combined experience providing counsel in the following areas:
● abusive and unlawful collection activity,
● unauthorized robo-calls to cellular telephones,
● debt defense,
● credit reporting of false or out-of-date information,
● high interest lenders, and
● debt management plans
At Skaar & Feagle, LLP, we realize that many of our clients are already struggling to make ends meet. Therefore, we offer telephone consultations at no cost to the consumer. When appropriate, we also offer a limited document review (by scan/email or by fax) to determine if we can help. Our firm will NEVER charge a consumer any amount to try to determine if we can help.
Additionally, in most cases involving the FDCPA, FCRA or other affirmative consumer claims, Skaar & Feagle, LLP is compensated by "fee shifting" - which means that the other side is fully responsible for paying the legal fees. In these cases, the consumer does not have to pay anything out of their pocket. In a defense case (where the other side started the case against the consumer), we generally will quote a flat fee for our services in the entire case through settlement or judgment. Often we can accommodate clients with reasonable payment plans.
Practice areas
Including cases involving: abusive collection activity, unsolicited robocalls or text messages, unfair business practices to consumers and the elderly, credit reporting of false or obsolete information, credit report errors due to either id theft or mixed files, denial of jobs or promotions due to erroneous criminal background searches and defense of lawsuits involving consumer debts such as credit cards, auto loans, &c.
36 years
Languages spoken
English
Skaar & Feagle, LLP
133 Mirramont Lake Drive
Woodstock, GA, 30189
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1986 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 3532 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Public Service | State Bar of Georgia | 2009 |
Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Public Service | State Bar of Georgia | 2006 |
Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Public Service | State Bar of Georgia | 2005 |
Pro Bono Award, Outstanding Public Service | State Bar of Georgia | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorrney | Skaar & Feagle, LLP | 2009 - Present |
Attorney | The Law Office of Kris Skaar, PC | 1994 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Advocates | Member | 2005 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1986 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Georgia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
University of Georgia | B.B.A. | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legal Services University | FDCPA & FCRA Presentation | 2013 |
Monthly Lunch Meeting | FDCPA Presentation | 2012 |
Monthly Breakfast Meeting | FDCPA Presentation | 2012 |
MACBAG Monthly Diner Meeting | FDCPA Presentation | 2012 |
GTLA Annual Convention, Consumer/Class Actions Program | Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Debt Collection Defense | 2011 |
Advanced Debt Collection | Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | 2011 |
Successful Trial Practice | Consumer Credit Protection Litigation | 2010 |
Providing First Line Legal Assistance to Seniors | Assisting Seniors with the FDCPA | 2010 |
GTLA 2010 Annual Convention | Debt Collection Defense and Fair Debt Collection Practice Act | 2010 |
Debt Collection Defense | Debt Collection Defense | 2010 |
2010 Fall State Court Judge's Conference | Overview of State Litigation Implications of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | 2010 |
Consumer Law Workshop | Debt Collection Defense | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Suntrust Bank v. Mattie Venable | Appellate Win at Ga. Ct. of Appeals and GA. Supreme Court |
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Orion Webb, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kris is one of the attorneys who I turn to when I have a tough question defending debt or related to consumer advocacy. Few attorneys can represent you better.
Glen Ashman, Consumer protection Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kris has a great level of expertise in defending debt collection cases and in related consumer protection issues. If you've been sued and are looking to defend (or countersue) in such a case, he's a lawyer you want to talk to. His answers here on AVVO will tell you a great deal as you read them about his knowledge.
Orion Webb, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kris is one of the attorneys who I turn to when I have a tough question defending debt or related to consumer advocacy. Few attorneys can represent you better.
Glen Ashman, Consumer protection Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kris has a great level of expertise in defending debt collection cases and in related consumer protection issues. If you've been sued and are looking to defend (or countersue) in such a case, he's a lawyer you want to talk to. His answers here on AVVO will tell you a great deal as you read them about his knowledge.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
Relationship: Other
This attorney is extremely well respected in the community and is looked up to by all fellow attorneys. Clients report fantastic experiences with this lawyer and their experience speaks for itself!
John O'Brien, Class action Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
James Hurt, Unknown Attorney on Mar 16, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Skaar is a highly effective and strong advocate for his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of consumer law, including debt collection defense, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I highly recommend this attorney.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.
Sergio Cabanas, Unknown Attorney on May 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Doland, Litigation Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I just reviewed an answer of Mr. Skaar which was not only accurate and analytic, but was also customized to the needs of the Avvo asker and very practical. These are exactly the qualitites that every client would be looking for when hiring an attorney.
Jeffrey Williams, Consumer protection Attorney on Feb 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kris Skaar, and his partner James Feagle, are definitely the "Go-To" guys 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. Don't hire a lawyer who only dabbles in this area- get a specialist like Kris!
Dorothy Bunce, Debt collection Attorney on Jan 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kris K Skaar has a broad and deep knowledge of the law and I appreciate his insight. I am happy to offer him my endorsement. Hope you post a photo soon though!
Daniel DeWoskin, Litigation Attorney on Jan 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Kris is an excellent consumer attorney who is respected by both debtor and creditor attorneys. He is a knowledgeable, reliable, and experienced advocate.
James Feagle, Debt collection Attorney on Nov 18, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Kris is a top FDCPA attorney in the country. He is also well versed in any aspect of consumer litigation including lending and auto fraud issues.
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