Representing clients in
cases against debt collectors is a form of consumer law, the branch dedicated to protecting consumers against unfair trade and credit practices.
The FTC recently obtained a temporary restraining order in
a case against debt collectors, Pinnacle Payment Services, Lisa Jeter, her partners and related companies about just these kinds of practices.
Not exact matches
If you are sued by a
debt collector, the first and most important thing to do is contact an attorney and prepare an answer within the proper timeframe — Otherwise, the
debt collector can a obtain a judgment
against you without having to prove their
case.
A contingency fee arrangement is only available for specific types of
cases, such as consumer rights lawsuits
against third - party
debt collectors or other similar companies for violations of specific laws.
I had a
case last year where I represented a consumer
against a
debt collector.