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I was sued for a credit card debt but the company has very recently declared bankruptcy. What should I do to resolve things?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

It is highly unlikely that the default judgment was awarded to Regent & Associates, which was a law firm and not a debt buyer. Your procedural...

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I have an old collection account since 2012 in the amount of $1887.00 and just recently got served with papers aka a lawsuit

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

You should file a general denial in writing and admit nothing. Send this to the court AND attorney for the creditor. You may have strong...

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Since 8-2004 we have paid over $42k in on-time student loan payments. The initial balance was $54,139, still owe more than $56.

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

Is this a consolidated loan? If yes, you are stuck with the terms this lender is using. You can make the payments now required and make SEPARATE...

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I'M BEING ASKED TO SIGN A FORM AT WORK THAT NO ONE CAN GIVE ME A REASON WHY. ITS EITHER SIGN OR LOSE MY JOB IS THIS LEGAL?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

Assuming you were working without a formal written contract, you don't have a claim. Texas is an employment at will state meaning employer or...

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Can I do legal action

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

You did not work, so you were not entitled to payment. The employer decided to pay a "bonus" for the weather day and was free to do so. If the...

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I am a contractor. Working for a big company. And I do contract work for my father. For four years now. I have been told

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

This is a business competition/business strategy issue. If you are working under a written contract you should have it reviewed by an attorney....

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H! interview for stamping if working abroad?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

This is an immigration question and I have changed the category for you.

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Should I request for FDCPA verification immediately upon letter from an attorney but no attempts have been made to serve me?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Are you sure you have been sued? This may be a collection firm which does not litigate and it may bought the rights to the claim. You try making a...

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What can a independent contractor have a property owner sign to release the contractor from liability to owner faulty equipment

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

This is an insurance claim question and I am changing the category for you. Use the "Find a Lawyer" feature to connect with an attorney in your...

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In 2013 I wrote a check for payment on a payday loan for my brother john Tedesco. The payday loan was in my name.

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on June 29, 2015

You probably are not in danger of going to jail for this debt. There is no way for this to be found by TDCJ unless it is being reported to the...

Lu Ann Trevino's Answers (10249)

I was sued for a credit card debt but the company has very recently declared bankruptcy. What should I do to resolve things?

I have an old collection account since 2012 in the amount of $1887.00 and just recently got served with papers aka a lawsuit

Since 8-2004 we have paid over $42k in on-time student loan payments. The initial balance was $54,139, still owe more than $56.

I'M BEING ASKED TO SIGN A FORM AT WORK THAT NO ONE CAN GIVE ME A REASON WHY. ITS EITHER SIGN OR LOSE MY JOB IS THIS LEGAL?

Can I do legal action

I am a contractor. Working for a big company. And I do contract work for my father. For four years now. I have been told

H! interview for stamping if working abroad?

Should I request for FDCPA verification immediately upon letter from an attorney but no attempts have been made to serve me?

What can a independent contractor have a property owner sign to release the contractor from liability to owner faulty equipment

In 2013 I wrote a check for payment on a payday loan for my brother john Tedesco. The payday loan was in my name.