by John Skiba, Esq. | Jul 23, 2015 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Often here on my blog I will discuss some of the more technical legal arguments that can help you win your case against junk debt buyers. However, in a surprisingly high number of cases you end up winning simply for showing up and continuing to show up until the very...
by John Skiba, Esq. | May 27, 2014 | Debt Collection Lawsuits, Fair Debt Collection, FDCPA Claims, Podcasts
Financial difficulties can be all encompassing. The stress associated with not being able to pay your bills touches on everything from being able to pay for your kid’s schools lunch to wondering if your car is going to get repossessed – making it impossible for you...
by John Skiba, Esq. | May 10, 2014 | Fair Debt Collection, FDCPA Claims
Day in and day out for nearly 11 years I have met with families who are going through financial difficulties. Something that may be surprising, and a little disconcerting, is that there isn’t a certain “type” of person or certain career paths that...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Dec 23, 2013 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Midland Funding files a lot lawsuits here in Arizona. And many people I meet with make the decision to go it alone and represent themselves in their lawsuit. However one step in the collection lawsuit that makes people nervous is when the court schedules a pre-trial...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Nov 18, 2013 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
That fact that you are reading this blog means that you likely were recently served with a Portfolio Recovery debt collection lawsuit. Lawsuits are no fun, and you no doubt have been in some varying state of panic since the process server dropped off the Summons and...