How can I dispute medical debt collection amounts?

If you haven't already, your first option is to communicate directly with the doctor's office and explain the situation and discuss a payment plan...

What is my recourse against a lawyer who was threatening me over the phone?

The only way the attorney could sue you for violating the stipulation is if you had already entered one. In your description, you say you were...

Any time a party attempts to collect a debt they are bound by debt collection laws. The term pre-litigation firm does not exempt them from...

Deciding not to pay medical bills, how do I avoid being served till statute of limitations and safely secure my cash assets?

You cannot avoid being served as the creditor is well within its rights to make all attempts to collect what is rightfully owed. In my experience...

Last payment 04/10, got lawsuit letter in 01/14. Called asking for settlement, but refused their offer. Can they re-age debt?

If you are asking whether they can restart the clock on the last payment, the answer is no, simply inquiring with you about a settlement offer is...

Suspended Corporation Threatens Court Action & Fraud Charges.

A suspended corporation has no rights to pursue an action. However, the corporation need only complete necessary documentation (i.e. pay its...

I recently had a law group place a levy on my bank account which happened to have a zero balance at the time.

First, yes, the levy on the bank account will stay in place despite you not having any money in the account currently. However, certain disability...

When to start negotiating a settlement? Compel Arbitration? Realistic outcomes?

You can start negotiating settlement at any time but you must respond within 30 days after being served with summons for a lawsuit. If that 30...

Should I file a Homestead Exemption to protect my property against creditors?

Filing a Homestead Exemption is always a good way to protect your home, although, California has an automatic homestead exemption that affords...

I was in court last month and agreed verbally to pay a past due credit card, the judge set up a compliance hearing for Jan 24.

Any time you agree to something during the lawsuit it should be committed to writing, that way everyone is clear as to what is required. You...