Questions answered by Matthew Scott Berkus

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Is a judgement legal if you where in jail and never properly served the summons to appear and is that a FDCPa violation

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Not a violation of FDCPA. That has nothing to do with this issue. The issue is whether service of process was proper. If service of process was...

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In your professional experience, how much impact don't do your client's choices before contacting you affect their outcome?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

That is an odd question, the answer is an obvious yes. In any legal matter criminal, civil, etc., the client's circumstances (choices and actions)...

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Can I sue a Bellevue, WA collection company for filing a false claim with the credit reporting bureaus?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

First, writing "payment in full" on a check has ZERO affect (that is an old wives tale). This situation is really more a landlord tenant issue. The...

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Are attorneys in Indiana allowed to discuss their success rates with potential clients?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

That is pretty much true in every state. Attorneys cannot advertise win / loss. It may be helpful for you to understand why. The information...

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I have a student loan taken out for son. Need to put it in son's name, he is willing to pay it off

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Bottom line, the student loan servicer has to agree to it, but they won't. One issue is the contract law issue, you can't just "put a loan" in...

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What should I do if I have enough reasons to believe opposing counsel is having inappropriate relationship with his client?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Why is it any of your concern what two consenting adults do? Since you say "opposing" counsel, I am going to assume that means you are the party on...

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Can I sue a collection agency for violating FDCA and threatening legal action if a payment is not received within 14 days?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Probably not. By itself, a threat of legal action to collect a debt is not a violation of the FDCPA. You can be sued on debt. It is not a violation...

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I have a ticket for retail theft I got in 2009 would my bankruptcy clear it

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

No, bankruptcy does not absolve criminal liabilities.

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Would I be able to sue for mental stress/mistreatment?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Stephen's right, there is no "viable" lawsuit here. The situation you describe is simply internal company politics.

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Can I attend college being illegal without attending high school here ?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Right now, political climate aside, your illegal status is not really the issue, it is whether the school will accept your out of country high...

Matthew Scott Berkus's Answers (15939)

Is a judgement legal if you where in jail and never properly served the summons to appear and is that a FDCPa violation

In your professional experience, how much impact don't do your client's choices before contacting you affect their outcome?

Can I sue a Bellevue, WA collection company for filing a false claim with the credit reporting bureaus?

Are attorneys in Indiana allowed to discuss their success rates with potential clients?

I have a student loan taken out for son. Need to put it in son's name, he is willing to pay it off

What should I do if I have enough reasons to believe opposing counsel is having inappropriate relationship with his client?

Can I sue a collection agency for violating FDCA and threatening legal action if a payment is not received within 14 days?

I have a ticket for retail theft I got in 2009 would my bankruptcy clear it

Would I be able to sue for mental stress/mistreatment?

Can I attend college being illegal without attending high school here ?