My Dr., my attorney and I signed a lein for my treatment, however, a week after treatment began, the Dr. decided to start

The PPO has a contract with its physicians and hospitals and you are the beneficiary of that, as you are the insured and you have a contract with...

Can I get sued for medical debts?

Yes, I have represented consumers being sued by physicians and hospitals on unpaid medical bills. I caution consumers AGAINST making any payments,...

Can I sue for damages or harassment for an unjust collections debt?

I would first put something in writing with the dentist. He or she has told you that they will reverse this false charge. Get them to put this in...

Identity theft

Please read my identity theft legal guide, which I have linked below. You will need to follow the steps to protect yourself and your credit from...

What can I expect next?

These problems do not seem to take place when you have your own debt collection defense attorney. Also, if you don't owe the debt or are in...

You will need to timely respond or your evidence (other than parties named individually in the case) will not be allowed to be presented, except as...

I will be filing a motion for notice of reconsideration for sustained demurrer without leave to amend.

A statement of decision is appropriate only for court trials, when the court issues a tentative decision. However, in sustaining a demurrer, the...

Can a lien holder reposess an auto simply because it did not pass smog in California? Fees are paid and payments up to date.

That sounds like a sharp practice. I have not heard of that situation in my practice of consumer law for 14 years. Please review the situation...

Will I now incur the credit card debt that was assigned to my ex-husband in our divorce?

If your name was also on the accounts (as a holder) that your ex is now discharging, then there is a likely chance that the creditors or their debt...

I was sent a discovery request dated 3/18/11 but it was not mailed until 4/5/11 according to the postal stamp on envelope.

Discovery responses are based on date of service. If the document has an old date, you can ignore that and go based on the proof of service, which...