by John Skiba, Esq. | Aug 20, 2014 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Too often I meet with people that have either ignored the fact that have been sued by one of their creditors or even more troubling- aren’t even aware that there is lawsuit is pending against them. Either way the end result is usually a default judgment. And...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Aug 19, 2014 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Unifund CCR is one of the larger debt buying companies out there and they file a lot of lawsuits against consumers in Arizona. Debt buyers like Unifund claim that they have purchased old charged off debts and then file debt collection lawsuits to try and recover...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Aug 18, 2014 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits, Debt Settlement
For more than a decade I have been meeting families who are dealing with overwhelming debt problems. The number one thing I have found that helps to reduce the stress of debt is understanding what your options are and what your creditors can and can’t do to you....
by John Skiba, Esq. | Aug 8, 2014 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Over the years I have noticed that I revisit the topic of whether or not you should avoid the process server in your debt collection lawsuit. It is usually spurred on by a person I meet with in a consultation who had a default judgment against them because they tried...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Getting sued – no matter how large or small the amount being sued for – can be a very stressful situation. Surprisingly, some debt buyers like Midland Funding and Portfolio Recovery Associates will file lawsuits to recover amounts as low as $1,000. I have...