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Debt Collection Settlement Companies and Scams
- July 10, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense, Debt Collector Harassment
Debt settlement or debt relief companies get a lot of scrutiny to avoid debt relief scams. If you have been defrauded by such Debt Collection Settlement Companies, you may want to speak with Florida consumer attorney near you and it may be possible recovering some of your money. Talk to Rudnitsky Law Firm about debt relief today.
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Curb Abuses by Debt Collectors
- May 30, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense, Debt Collector Harassment
There are numerous problems with the way credit card companies, debt collectors, and their lawyers try to abuse consumers through the legal system. Rudnitsky Law Firm provides expert help on such Florida Credit Card Lawsuits and with cases involving debt collection to their clients. Here are some tips on how you can curb abuses by debt collectors.
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Repo Debt Collection Lawsuit
- May 20, 2010
- Cases, Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense, Lemon Law / Car Problems
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC recently sued our client on behalf of HSBC Private Label Acquisition Corp, claiming that our client had defaulted on paying for a Suzuki motorcycle. Our Florida Debt Collection Attorney defended our client, and made the Portfolio Recovery Associated drop their case completely. Read about this case in detail.
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Providian Credit Card Debt Lawsuit
- March 19, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
We have seen a recent increase in the number of consumers sued on an alleged debt arising from an old Providian credit card account. The good news is that you may have legal defenses if you are sued on an alleged Providian credit card debt. Speak to a Florida Credit Card Lawyer to learn about credit card laws and fair debt collection laws.
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Requests For Production
- March 17, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
During a debt collection lawsuit, the other side may send you requests for production of documents. Those requests are exactly what they sound like: a legal request for you to produce the listed documents. However, keep in mind that you also have the right to ask the other side to produce documents relevant to the case.
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Interrogatories for Debt Collection Cases
- March 16, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
During the initial phase of a debt collection lawsuit both sides can interrogate and question the other side to learn more about the particulars of the case. These are written questions that must be answered under oath. A person sued by a debt collector needs to be very careful in answering such interrogatories. Contact a local consumer attorney experienced in defending such debt collection cases.
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What are Requests for Admission
- February 27, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
During a lawsuit, you may receive a document from the opposing side asking you to respond to their “requests for admission”. These are part of the “discovery” phase of the lawsuit. During discovery, each side generally is allowed to obtain certain information from the other side about the issues in the lawsuit.
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Setting Aside a Final Judgment
- February 21, 2010
- Cases, Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
Learn how to get your money back by setting aside a final judgment. One of our clients was completely unaware of a lawsuit that was filed against her name, and therefore had not defended it. Her money was seized by the Plaintiff on the grounds of Default Final Judgment. Rudnitsky Law Firm’s attorney for debt collection defense was able to help her solve her case, setting aside a final judgment.
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Motion to Vacate or Set Aside Final Judgment
- December 28, 2009
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
Under Florida law, Motion to vacate or Set Aside Final Judgment does not necessarily mean you have no further options or that you have to pay the entire judgment. There are some circumstances that allow you to ask the Court to vacate the judgment, or have it set aside. Consult Rudnitsky Law Firm for expert advice on such cases.
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Annual Credit Report for Free
- December 27, 2009
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
Federal law allows you to get a free annual credit report from the three primary credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. However, be careful of imitators that are not really free. If you find any errors in your credit report, immediately notify the credit reporting agency (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion). Learn more about credit card laws from Rudnitsky Law Firm.
Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
» Print This PageWe represent consumers who have been sued by credit card companies for credit card debt. We also represent consumers sued by other types of debt collectors, including for medical debt, auto repo deficiency, RV repo deficiency, and other types of consumer debt. These lawsuits can be brought by the original creditor (such as Citibank, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Discover, American Express, etc.) or by the debt buyers who buy the debt for pennies on the dollar (such as Midland Funding, CACH LLC, Cavalry Portfolio Services, Mainstreet Acquisition Corp., Equable Ascent Financial LLC, etc.). The articles below describe the typical litigation process, as well as affirmative defenses and legal strategies we have used successfully in the past for our clients. If you find yourself being sued by a debt collector, call us today for a free consultation about your rights and potential defenses.
