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Recent Trends and Common Allegations in FCCPA Litigation

Jimerson Firm

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. These lawsuits are typically based upon an allegedly improper 3-day notice sent to a tenant/debtor. 17) is broad enough to encompass emails to debtors.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. Because it is more limited than the federal FDCPA, the CFDCPA gives consumers stronger legal protection in several aspects.

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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. If you are in another state or country and have obtained a judgment against a Massachusetts debtor, or if your debtor has assets in Massachusetts, we can help.

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a reorganization of debts for debtors with regular income. Consult with a bankruptcy lawyer about what your debt negotiation options are. The company does not tell you your legal rights or tell you about free options you can take on your own. What are the warning signs?

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How to Collect Debts Fast and Improve your Accounts Receivable

Debt Recoveries

Every invoice and statement that you send out to a client or debtor should contain the exact and up-to-date information about how much they owe you, when that amount is due, and when it will be considered late. Knowledge is power, and the more you know about your debtors/customers, the more power you have. Keep Good Records.

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Why would the New York State Attorney General pursue a Debt collection company?

FFGN COLLECT NY

The role of the Attorney General (AG), head of the Department of Law, is “both the People’s Lawyer and the state’s chief legal officer…serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the people of New York, its organizations, and its natural resources.” Many are against lesser-known companies and individuals.