By Däna Wilkinson, Attorney at Law on Jul 2, 2007 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, General Bankruptcy Information, South Carolina | 0 Comments
Citing a survey by the Commercial Law League of America (not normally a pro-consumer stronghold), Cathy Vance notes that a significant number of attorneys report curtailing their pro bono representation post BAPCPA. I have had to do it myself.
For many years, the number of people who qualify for assistance from legal services has far [...]
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By L. Jed Berliner, Springfield Bankruptcy Attorney on Jul 2, 2007 in Consumer Protection, Debt Collector Abuses, Massachusetts | 1 Comment
On occasion, a consumer has rights against a collector (or a creditor under many states’ laws) which might - MIGHT - avoid the need for bankruptcy relief. One weapon is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, or FDCPA.
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By Cathy Moran, California bankruptcy lawyer on Jul 2, 2007 in California, Consumer Protection, General Bankruptcy Information | 1 Comment
The strategy of debt collectors is to harass, frighten or shame their target into paying money that frequently really needs to go for essentials. Did you know that you may have the right to make them stop contacting you?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act gives the consumer the right to tell a third party [...]
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