One of the best ways to get rid of a debt collector forever is to negotiate a payment plan. But how do you do that? With whom should you talk? I’m going to teach you a trick I’ve learned during my years of negotiating with debt collectors: talk to the lawyer that filed the lawsuit. […]
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You’ve been hounded by debt collectors and then one sues you. It all starts when a process server shows up at your door with a dreaded summons. You don’t really know what to do at this point, and you start to wonder if the debt collector will allow you to negotiate a payment plan. You
Dismiss a Lawsuit With Prejudice to Get Rid of Debt Collectors Forever Read More »
The most common mistake people make when being sued by a debt collector is not taking into account the possibility of having to pay attorney fees. This post will teach you what attorney fees are, when you might be liable for attorney fees, how attorney fees can affect a debt collection case, and how to
Should I Worry About Having to Pay Attorney Fees to a Debt Collector? Read More »
Some people may think that only poor people get hounded by debt collectors but this isn’t true! Debt collectors can come after anyone. This is especially true because debt collectors don’t always work off of correct information, particularly if the debt collector is a junk debt buyer, rather than the original creditor (a junk debtor
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Have you been served with a summons and don’t know what it is? Read here to learn what it is and how to respond.
What is a Summons? Read More »
Today in court we met a couple who had so many problems with their apartment complex manager they decided to terminate their lease early. The management company sued the couple for unpaid rent. They tacked on a 40% collection fee, court filing fees and attorney fees per the agreement. Obviously, the couple disputed that they
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