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I was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, and have lived in Miami for the past nineteen years. After earning my degree from Wichita State University in International Business, I went on to obtain an MBA in International Management from the prestigious Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona. After several years in the business world, I earned my law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 2005.
It is my goal to see each and every individual treated fairly and respectfully by credit card companies and their attorneys. Don’t let them take advantage of you, intimidate you, or confuse you with legal trickery. A knowledgeable consumer rights attorney will level the playing field.I am a dedicated consumers rights attorney, and in my practice I focus exclusively on consumer law. I defend individuals from debt collectors, credit card companies, and their attorneys, and specializes in debt collector harassment in violation of the FDCPA.
Prior to establishing Debt Defense Law, I worked as a debt collection attorney for one of the larger debt collection firms in Florida, and litigated thousands of cases as a representative of several well-known credit card companies. Now, I am honored to defend individuals, who in my opinion, are being preyed upon by collection agencies.
I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Attorneys (NACA), and the Florida Bar Association. I am licensed to practice in the Southern District of Florida. I practice exclusively in credit card lawsuit defense, and collector harassment FDCPA & FCCPA violations.
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6915 Red Rd, Suite 200, Coral Gables, FL, 33143
8 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Debt Settlement
Posted by Sherry | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Great firm
I had Sheri Braun she was wonderful. I was hesitant on hiring a lawyer it was for an old judgment that I had no idea was out there and after trying to figure it out on my own I decided to call a lawyer the best discission I ever made not only did they negotiate for me they also got it settled for ...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2023 | Debt Settlement
Not good
I got a letter from this lawyer to help me with me credit card det and a girl Jennifer answered the phone. She was very nice but told me they could help bring down the bill if I hired them. I wanted to talk to the lawyer and when he got on the phone he sounded drunk or he just woke up I don't know. W...
Posted by Ramon | August 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
great expericence
he was very professional to the point. cut my debt substantially and made a simple payment plan for me. could not have asked for anymore. as a credit manager myself would recommend eric to anyone that needs help..
Posted by John | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Debt Defense Law has helped clean up my credit
This firm has handled all of my debt problems that were headed to court or in collection. The settlements and fees were reasonable and the results have given me much peace of mind now that I have retired. Thank you
"I endorse this lawyer. Over the past 10 years I have litigated dozens of cases against Erik. He is without a doubt one of the most capable attorneys in the areas of consumer debt settlement and consumer protection law in Florida. Erik knows his stuff and has proven himself to be a formidable adversary both in and out of the courtroom."
"Erik is a talented attorney who is feared by the debt collectors. I have learned a great deal of debt defense from him and used it successfully in my own cases."
Debt settlement lawyer
2008 - Present
Founding Attorney, Debt Defense Law
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Florida BarAttorney Member
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
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Received lawsuit from Portfolio Recovery Associates. Are these lawsuits legal?
16 Feb 2015
Negotiating a settlement after a writ of garnishment is already served at my place of employment.
26 Jun 2012
Someone left a note on my door syaing
06 Jun 2012