File a claim of exemption, Cal. Judicial Council Form EJ-160, see link below to the forms, which you can complete for free and press print, then...

Can collectors place a levy on my wages? If so, how will I be notified?

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If the promissory note is ripped of by drawer and taped by him later, is the promissory note enforceable?

After the creditor intentionally destroyed the note, with intent to cancel the obligation, if the creditor tries to sue the debtor on this note for...

Can a debt collector sue me from any place (city, state, jurisdiction), they want? Can I be sued from NY when I live in CA?

Much depends on where you were when you signed the contract, the nature of the debt, and what the contract terms require. Your posting does not...

What kind of information about me does a company need to sent my debt to collection agency???

Please see my legal guide on Avvo for victims of identity theft, linked below. Your employer should not reveal any information to an outside party,...

Can I sue BMW for not returning my deposit back?

Mr. Schrafel is correct: dispute it with your credit card company, as a billing dispute and send the dealer a letter by certified mail, return...

No contingency contract

Your posting leaves a number of unanswered details, such as what is being purchased? Is this a real estate contract for a residence or a commercial...

Is it legal for a bill collector to come to my work?

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Can I still negotiate outside court even if I have already been sued & served by collection agency for a credit card debt ?

I have a series of three legal guides on Avvo that will help you settle this and document the settlement properly. When my clients are sued, I...

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Mentioning fees after service is provided

Many accounting and tax professionals charge clients on a per hour model, including telephone and in-person consultations. It would have been the...