by admin | Aug 21, 2012 | Blog
Recent articles in The New York Times are comparing the current state of debt collection to the mortgage crisis of several years ago, and suggesting that consumers must fight back in court. The articles in The Times quote a New York judge who is particularly disturbed...
by admin | Jul 24, 2011 | Blog
“Can they do that?” is a question I often hear from clients, in reference to various behaviors of the debt collectors that have been contacting them. In some cases, the answer is: YES. Some behaviors that may be driving a consumer crazy are not necessarily considered...
by admin | Jul 14, 2011 | Blog
I read a press release today that managed to make me both angry and happy at the same time: “Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Collection Agencies Credit Card Offer for Debt Repayment Contains Multiple Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Violations”. I was angry when I read...
by admin | Jun 7, 2011 | Blog
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was enacted to protect consumers and debtors from unfair collection practices and to punish debt collectors who violate the law. The law enables you to get a free attorney to sue a debt collector when they do something...
by admin | Jun 2, 2011 | Blog
I think of Miami as a “gateway” city. There are many international travellers and part-time or temporary residents. People come and go from places all over the world; people stay for a while and then leave. Miami residents that were born here in the United States seem...
