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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

We work hard to ensure that our clients have a thorough understanding of their legal alternatives to make informed financial decisions for themselves and their families. In this article we will answer the question: What can debt collectors do to you? Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors?

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Recent Trends and Common Allegations in FCCPA Litigation

Jimerson Firm

Unlike the FDCPA, which only applies to debt collectors, the FCCPA applies to all persons or businesses collecting consumer debts. Consumer Class Action Lawsuits One of the biggest trends we have seen is consumer lawyers taking a singular violation of the FCCPA and alleging the violation on a class-wide basis.

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

Debt negotiation means your creditor has agreed to accept less than the full amount of your debt as payment– it also means debt collectors can’t harass you for your payments. Debt settlement with the wrong organization or a scam can destroy your credit. What do you need to keep in mind though?

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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

Quasi in rem: Quasi in rem judgments consider the legal rights of individuals and not necessarily all parties involved. Ultimately, if you don’t pay a debt , the lender or bill collector can file a lawsuit against you to recoup the money. What if the loan company or debt collector has already started the lawsuit?

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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Though it is their legal right, they can manipulate them to delay the debt payment process. They afford the debt collection lawyer attachment targets. By law, a judgment debtor has so many ways to defend themselves. This procedure is crucial for three reasons: They help with verification of accounts.