Phoenix Creditor Harassment Attorney
Representation from Our Phoenix Bankruptcy Lawyers
As you fight to resolve the current debt situation you are facing, you
may be faced with the overpowering stress that debt causes. One of the
most difficult consequences of debt is the pressure brought about from
creditors and collection agencies to obtain the money they are owed. In
some cases, they will employ methods of harassment or abuse for debt collection.
At other times, they may take legal steps against you through a lawsuit.
Discuss your situation with the knowledgeable
Phoenix bankruptcy lawyer!
Defense Against Creditor Lawsuits in Arizona
If you have steady income or assets of value, you could potentially be
sued by your creditors for back-due payments. This could be extremely
costly for you.
Other legal steps a creditor can take include:
If you are served with a debt collection lawsuit, we can help you address
the matter by providing you with defense or helping you negotiate a settlement.
Depending on the circumstances, we may potentially find grounds for filing
a complaint or counterclaim against the creditor, such as if you never
received the promised goods or services from the creditor or the goods
or services were defective.
Protections Under the FDCPA
Although creditors have a legal right to obtain the debts owed to them,
lenders and collection agencies are required to abide by the regulations
set forth in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). These are
meant to protect debtors.
Actions that collection agencies, creditors, and lenders must take:
- Identifying themselves during every time they communicate
- Informing the creditor of their right to dispute the debt
- Providing an official verification of the debt if consumer requests it
- Filing a lawsuit through the correct venue
Actions that collection agencies, creditors, or lenders CANNOT engage in:
- Contacting debtor before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
- Impersonating a law officer or attorney
- Repeatedly calling in a harassing fashion
- Contacting a debtor who has an attorney
- Contacting a debtor at work if their employee disapproves
- Using threats of violence, loss of security, or other matters
- Contacting a debtor after they have received a letter requesting they stop
If you are subjected to any unethical or illegal actions of a debt collector,
you should take action to protect your rights and resolve your situation.
Our firm knows how to handle these matters and can step in to safeguard
your rights during this time. We are highly skilled in representing clients
during bankruptcy and creditor disputes. Whether you need a tough negotiator
or a skilled litigator, turn to Leonard V. Sominsky, Esq., PC.
Call (602) 635-9102 Today for a Free Consultation
Since 2000, our Phoenix bankruptcy attorneys have been protecting clients'
rights. We know that dealing with debt and aggressive creditors and collection
agencies is not easy, which is why we take the necessary actions to help
our clients. Whether a wage garnishment order is levied against you or
another type of lawsuit has been filed, you must act quickly to protect
your future. At our firm, we have the legal expertise and skill to resolve
your case in a favorable manner.