Debt buyers are companies that purchase debts from original creditors. Major debt buyers include companies like Midland Funding LLC and Portfolio Recovery Associates. If you’ve been sued for an outstanding debt, there’s a good chance the entity that filed the lawsuit is a debt buyer. In this article, we discuss the debt buying industry and…
Continue reading…Choosing an Attorney to Fight Your Debt Collection Lawsuit
It’s never fun to receive a debt collection letter in the mail. Even worse, however, is being served with a debt collection lawsuit. If you’ve been sued by a debt collector, it’s imperative that you obtain the services of an experienced debt collection lawsuit defense lawyer as soon as possible. By hiring the right debt…
Continue reading…Fullman Law Firm Offers Top-Rate Defense to Californians with Debt Lawsuits
All throughout the country, citizens and small businesses struggle to find solutions to their debt problems, and often find themselves at the mercy of powerful creditors. The current global pandemic only made matters worse as pay-cuts and income losses have become an unwanted consequence for many, often taking away any capacity for debtors to settle…
Continue reading…Fullman Firm Beats Another Debt Collector at Trial
Fullman Firm recently secured another victory at trial against a major debt collector. The plaintiff in the case, Crown Asset Management, alleged that the defendant, represented by Fullman Firm, owed a debt of over $30,000. Luckily, the defendant decided to contact Fullman Firm immediately upon receipt of the lawsuit. Fullman Firm’s preparedness at trial ultimately…
Continue reading…What Can A Debt Collector Do If You Don’t Pay?
No one likes to receive a collections notice. However, ignoring correspondence from a debt collector won’t make the problem go away. Debt collectors have several options available to them when debtors fail to pay. In this article, we explore the legal options available to debt collectors when you fail to pay a debt. Regulating Debt…
Continue reading…Five Things Debt Collectors Can’t Do
Debt collectors have a bad reputation for doing whatever it takes to collect debts—including harassing and even threatening consumers. The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) was enacted to prevent these types of behaviors. However, some debt collectors continue to use illicit tactics when dealing with consumers. In this article, we examine five things…
Continue reading…Avoiding Debt Collection Lawsuit Scams
All consumers should be aware of debt collection lawsuit scams. As of late, these types of scams have been rampant. In this article, we discuss how you can avoid becoming a victim of a debt collection lawsuit scam. What is a debt buyer? A debt buyer is a business that purchases large numbers of delinquent…
Continue reading…COVID-19 Continues to Affect Borrowers
It’s no secret that COVID-19 is a huge problem in the United States. In fact, experts have predicted that the repercussions of the pandemic will continue to affect our economy for years to come. For borrowers, this is bad news. Unfortunately, pandemic-related foreclosures, collection lawsuits, and judgments appear to be here to stay. Even if…
Continue reading…Answering a California Debt Collection Lawsuit Summons
Receiving a debt collection lawsuit summons is not the most pleasant experience in the world. However, when you’re sued by a debt collector, you must respond to the lawsuit. Otherwise, the court will enter a default judgment in favor of the debt collector. In other words, if you don’t respond, you’ll automatically lose your case….
Continue reading…How Come Some Debts Don’t Appear on My Credit Report?
Although most debts that you fail to pay will eventually end up on your credit report, there are a variety of reasons that some unpaid debts don’t appear on your credit report. However, just because a debt isn’t listed on your credit report doesn’t mean it isn’t legitimate. Debts that May Not Appear on Your…
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