Questions answered by Eric D Ridley

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Can I take any legal action against some of these mugshot publishing sites?

Eric's answer | Answered on September 01, 2013

Absolutely. Your attorney should be able to get these removed with only a letter threatening action. If the damage is serious, a discussion about...

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My wages are being attached for the sum of 10,000 for judgements against me on 2 credit cards. can a lawyer help.

Eric's answer | Answered on August 31, 2013

Absolutely. You must get into court immediately and file a Motion to Set Aside the judgment on the basis of improper service. You should get a...

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How do I sue a defaming websites against students?

Eric's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

I'm sorry, but you're not in a position to claim defamation against the government, only the defamed party can do that.

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TCPA/Debt Collection Violation(s) or Acceptable Calls on Cellphone number that was never given to creditor

Eric's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

It has a high probability of being a TCPA violation, or multiple violations (cell phone, autodialer, multiple calls, etc). You should check with...

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Is it illegal to send nude pictures of my ex to other people and internet?

Eric's answer | Answered on June 29, 2013

It's not only illegal, it is unethical and wrong. Don't do it.

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Can an attorney reduced the amount of the judgment filed against me. After my employer has been served to garnish my wages?

Eric's answer | Answered on June 07, 2013

In general, an attorney might be able to negotiate a lower amount if you have a lump available to pay. Alternatively, you could consider a...

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I probably will be getting a $120,000 judgment against an individual and his company. Will a trust defeat my collection efforts

Eric's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

You will likely need a debt collection attorney to help you collect from this slippery individual. The transfer can probably be set aside by the...

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My husband got served with a law suit from a creditor. we are planing to do a bk but so worried do not know were to begin.

Eric's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

Call and get a free consultation from a bankruptcy attorney immediately. DO NOT WAIT. Depending on the facts, it's likely that this lawsuit is...

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Hello, my sister put me down as a reference for check she wrote and I didn't know. The check went bad. What rights do I have?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 30, 2013

You didn't sign a contract? You have no obligations at all. Just because someone writes your name doesn't make you responsible for their debt. If...

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Can a Bill Collector call your place of employment and make verbal threats about sending the police to my job and harassing me.

Eric's answer | Answered on May 27, 2013

This is almost certainly a scam. I've been running into this type of activity more and more frequently recently. Unless this "collector" will...

Eric D Ridley's Answers (513)

Can I take any legal action against some of these mugshot publishing sites?

My wages are being attached for the sum of 10,000 for judgements against me on 2 credit cards. can a lawyer help.

How do I sue a defaming websites against students?

TCPA/Debt Collection Violation(s) or Acceptable Calls on Cellphone number that was never given to creditor

Is it illegal to send nude pictures of my ex to other people and internet?

Can an attorney reduced the amount of the judgment filed against me. After my employer has been served to garnish my wages?

I probably will be getting a $120,000 judgment against an individual and his company. Will a trust defeat my collection efforts

My husband got served with a law suit from a creditor. we are planing to do a bk but so worried do not know were to begin.

Hello, my sister put me down as a reference for check she wrote and I didn't know. The check went bad. What rights do I have?

Can a Bill Collector call your place of employment and make verbal threats about sending the police to my job and harassing me.