John Griffin Watts

John Griffin Watts's Legal Guides (204)

Birmingham, AL

Consumer protection Lawyer at Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt

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What Are The Four Benefits To You If You Bring A Case Under The FDCPA Against An Abusive Collector?

Mar 10, 2010

You Can Recover Up To $1000 In Statutory Damages Even If You Were Not Injured Sometimes we can't prove actual damages but you can still receive up to $1000 in what are called "statutory damages." Th...

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Is It Illegal For A Debt Collector To Call My Cell Phone?

Feb 23, 2010

WHAT ARE AUTO DIALED CALLS? In the past, debt collectors would call "by hand" - that is, they would dial the number personally. But given the low rate of contact, it is more efficient to have a comp...

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What Are The Four Keys To Improving Your Deposition Testimony?

Feb 20, 2010

Fundamental Rule - Tell The Truth Everything in this guide is designed to help you tell the truth. You will have raised your hand to swear or affirm that you are telling the truth. If you don't tel...

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When Does A Debt Collector Violate The FDCPA By Calling Third Parties

Feb 17, 2010

What Is A Third Party? A third party is anyone other than: (1) You; (2) Your spouse; or (3) Your attorney. So, a third party is your neighbor. Your co-worker. Your child or your parent. Anyon...

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