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Thriving In Third Party Debt Collection: An Interview with John Bedard

PDC Flow

At the time, my practice focused on helping lenders and brokers comply with the myriad of state and federal laws which regulate their businesses across the country. I also defended those clients against civil actions brought against them by consumers, the government, and each other. It was really by accident. Bureau , 140 S.

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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Your law firm is also named a defendant.

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