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Ambiguous Language in Validation Notice Creates Disputed Issue of Material Fact on Meaningful Attorney Involvement Claim

Consumer Financial Services Law

Specifically, the debtor took issue with a disclosure in the validation notice, which she attached to her complaint, that provided “[i]n making this demand we are relying entirely on information provided by our client.” LEXIS 27837, at *19–21 (E.D.N.Y. communication is from an attorney.” Trauner, Cohen & Thomas, L.L.P. , Jackson , 988 F.2d

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A Strategic Approach to Debt Settlement Campaigns for Tax Season

PDC Flow

It also allows your agency time to prepare collection debt settlement letters with appropriate dates and owed amounts, so the notices arrive to debtors around the desired date. Protecting Your Agency As with any communication with debtors, you must be cautious of what you say and how you say it.

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Searching For The Meaning Of “Meaningful Involvement”

FDCPA Defense

When, if ever, should collection law firms include disclaimers on their collection letters, indicating that no attorney of the firm has reviewed the particular circumstances of the debtor’s file? If the requirement for “meaningful involvement” is truly meaningful, can it safely be disclaimed away?