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Vehicle Repossessions: Overview of Your Rights
- November 22, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense, Lemon Law / Car Problems
We periodically get inquiries from potential clients asking about their rights after their vehicle get repossessed (repo’d). This post generally... View Article
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I’m Defending Myself in a Debt Collection Lawsuit, But It’s Not Working – What Can I Do?
- November 17, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
Unfortunately, many debt collectors, especially credit card companies, simply don’t care and just want to get more money from you. The consumer then gets frustrated as the lawsuit continues to move toward trial and the debt collection lawsuit still isn’t dismissed. Sometimes it’s not dismissed because the consumer does not know the court rules and procedures that are required to have the lawsuit dismissed.
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Counterclaims: Striking Back at the Debt Collector
- November 15, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense, Debt Collector Harassment
Debt collectors are well known for filing improper lawsuits. You may have not just a defense to their lawsuit, but you may be able to sue them back. Suing the Plaintiff who has sued you is known as filing a Counterclaim, which is simply a counter-lawsuit against the person or company who has sued you.
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Affirmative Defenses: You Can Beat the Debt Collectors
- November 15, 2010
- Debt Collection Lawsuit Defense
An affirmative defense is different than just defending your lawsuit. In order for a plaintiff to win a lawsuit against you, they have to prove each of the “elements” of their claim. Check out with a Florida debt lawyer for more information.