561-687-3266 is the number for the Palm Beach County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service, where you can be referred to an attorney for a 30...

When exactly does a tenant receive the 90 day vacate notice?

As indicated by my colleague, the 90-day period begins when the notice is given--and that does not mean when it is received. The precise term...

Mr. Araujo means well, but he is not familiar with Florida procedure. You are being sued for a claim that is $5,000.00 or less--so the Small...

Can a judgment by default include Plaintiff's attorney's fees and court costs?

I am not licensed in NY, PA or your state of TX, but can respond that generally, an attorney's fee can be awarded only if there is either a...

A collection agency is trying to collect on a vacated/dismissed judgment. What is my recourse?

The key to our discussion is whether the collection agency is trying to enforce the judgment or collecting on the debt itself. The fact that the...

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Does the Federal Debt Collections Practices Act apply to commercial, as well as, personal cases?

Unfortunately, the collector is correct. He is not bound by the FDCPA which applies only to consumer debts--debts incurred for personal, family...

A collection agence has contacted me after 22 years stating that I oue their client 18,000 dollars. Do i have a course of action

If there isn't already a judgment entered against you, then the statute of limitations will have already passed. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT pay any...

I think you already know the answer--yes, you should retain counsel. Your husband went into a panic once already. It is nothing to be ashamed of....

I will emphasize my colleague's excellent advise--do not sign a reaffirmation agreement. Amending the Statement of Intentions as you have is...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Can a lawyer legally help me with this problem?

In addition to the other answers you received from my colleagues, also make it a point to consult with an attorney who handles Fair Debt Collection...