Find a collections defense attorney as soon as possible. There may be several defenses to this claim to either defeat it outright or to reduce the...

You should seek the advice of a collections lawyer immediately. Typically, if the debt collector is attempting to collect a "household" debt (i.e....

Whether you have a viable claim is dependent on many factors. Florida law states that even if there is no evidence of prior violent crime at a...

Victim of aggravated battery and attempt of Robbery at gas station after using ATM

These types of claims are common across the United States. Typically, the evidence that will make these successful involves lighting (or the lack...

I have a judgement against my old company and me personally. I have a new Florida S-Corp can they take my company checking acct

The failure of the judgment creditor to obtain personal service on you before obtaining the judgment is certainly dispositive and could make a...

Can an old auto lease repo garnish your bank account. They charged thousands of dollars in addit,l repo fees. What can I do?.

Chapter 222, Florida Statutes contains various exemptions available generally in this state. Section 222.18 may apply to you. However, you should...

For an excellent discussion of this topic by Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal, see: Kozinski, P.A. v. Phillips, 126 So.3d 1264 (Fla. 4th...

Collection on Deficiency from a Foreclosure. How do I protect my money from levys?

If you are referring to a Florida deficiency judgment (or the possibility of a deficiency judgment, be advised that Florida state law was recently...

The Hillsborough County clerk website.

Keep in mind that even thought the clerk may have actually received something filed by yourself or your attorney, that it may not be reflected on...

All of the contributing members raise valid points, the best of which is to seek the advice of competent counsel. Aside from all of the valid...