by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 30, 2014 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits, FDCPA Claims
I recently had a trial against a junk debt buyer that had an interesting twist that I thought could be helpful to those facing debt collection lawsuits from debt buyers like Midland Funding, Unifund, Portfolio Recovery, or one of the other many companies out there. In...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 25, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Most of the people I meet with who are facing a debt collection lawsuit have (1) never been sued before, and (2) never even hired a lawyer previously. And I think it is fair to say that is a good thing. But in working with a lawyer there are things you can do as the...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 18, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Midland Funding Lawsuits always seem to come at the worst possible time (is there ever really a “good” time to be sued?). Midland Funding often seems to file the debt collection lawsuit right before the statue of limitations expires – right as you...
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 13, 2014 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
If you are being sued by Midland Funding you have no doubt met Midland Funding’s evil twin – Midland Credit Management, Inc. Most people simply refer jointly to these companies as “Midland” and press forward trying to figure out a way to make...
by John Skiba, Esq. | May 8, 2014 | Debt Collection Lawsuits, Fair Debt Collection, FDCPA Claims
Social media can unravel your FDCPA claim or deep six possible defenses in your debt collection lawsuit faster than you say Facebook. It is easy to get a false sense of privacy when we are chatting away with family and friends in social media. But social media can be...
