What is my first step to deal with [law office omitted]?

Good question on what is a good approach for you. I'd recommend that you consult with an experienced debt collection DEFENSE attorney to discuss...

Off calendar means that the clerk of the court has removed the hearing and it will not be heard. That can be done as the result of a variety of...

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I live in the East bay area. Do I need to hire an attorney in my area to handle creditor/debt collection violations?

You can dispute these yourself with sample letter 3.3 at the link below, which is available for free and you can copy it to your word processor and...

I recently was contacted by a collection agency for a credit card that I supposedly owed. I never have had a credit card with

I would also recommend that you complete the FTC Identity Theft Complaint, even though the police will not prosecute. You don't need them to...

Litigation co-signing; what are my rights?

If you were not served properly, you may be permitted to set aside the default judgment, because right now, this shows as a judgment against you in...

If a company went out of business and a new business says they bought the financial contract, how is that proven if in doubt?

I agree with Mr. Mashal: don't sign any further documents without consulting an experienced consumer attorney, who has experience with dealership...

What paperwork is it that you are unable to prepare and when is it due? Starting with that information, the attorneys on Avvo can offer ideas on...

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Can a credit card company file a civil suit to collect debt via the mail; or do they have to serve you just like any civil suit?

As Mr. Steingraber stated in his reply, there are no special shortcuts granted to debt collection lawyers suing on an unpaid debt in a debt...

I agreed to an offer and made a payment to the original creditor and they sold the debt. What can I do about this?

The letter you received is a form letter required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I'd recommend that you send them a letter that notes...

Is the borrower entitled to equitable title in her property?

A bank can acquire debts from a variety of sources and still enforce the debt and related deed of trust to the real property. While mortgage...