Questions answered by Shawn B Alexander

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Do I need to hire an attorney, or go to small claims court?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I practice in Washington and the amout you are seeking exceeds the juridiction of small claims here. A lawyer in New Jersey or the local court will...

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Judgement against me.

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I practice law in Washington and you will need to speak with a lawyer locally. Generally speaking the creditor can take those actions if they have...

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If a credit card company files a suit to collect, may I still file bankruptcy even after their suit is filed?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

the short answer is yes. I practice in Washington and your local bankruptcy lawyer will be able to help you. Generally speaking the automatic stay ...

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Credit card I forgot I had

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

The short answer is yes. I practice in Wasgnton and you will need to have a lawyer in North Carolina confirm the specifics of your case. The debt...

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We have a judgement against a business and they are refusing to pay how can we make them.

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I agree with both previous answers and wiould like to add that most collection attorneys will be able to obtain a court order to attach assets...

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Can a bill collector come after me for a credit card debt Dad left after he died and harm my credit even if debt is not mine?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I agree with both previous answers and the short answer is no. I practice in Washington and you will want to confirm this with a lawyer from...

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After you pay off something that has been in a collection company, is it correct that they remove it from your credit rpt

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I practice in Washington and you will need to speak with a local attorney for specifics regarding your issues. The credit reporting must be...

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Someone owes me several thousand dollars? How do I collect it?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

I practice in Washington and can only speak in general terms. You will need to speak with a collection attorney in Arizona for specifics. The...

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A collection agency is threatening to have me arrested for a $500 cell phone bill that does not apply to me. Can they do this?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

The short answer is no. I practice in Washington and you will need a lawyer in South Carolina. The FDPCA prohibits threats that cannot be carried...

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Bought boat with ex.....

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 10, 2009

When a titled vessel is sold , much like a car a seller can remain on title and then reposession is simpler and collections are quick. However,...

Shawn B Alexander's Answers (28355)

Do I need to hire an attorney, or go to small claims court?

Judgement against me.

If a credit card company files a suit to collect, may I still file bankruptcy even after their suit is filed?

Credit card I forgot I had

We have a judgement against a business and they are refusing to pay how can we make them.

Can a bill collector come after me for a credit card debt Dad left after he died and harm my credit even if debt is not mine?

After you pay off something that has been in a collection company, is it correct that they remove it from your credit rpt

Someone owes me several thousand dollars? How do I collect it?

A collection agency is threatening to have me arrested for a $500 cell phone bill that does not apply to me. Can they do this?

Bought boat with ex.....