Cavalry Portfolio, Cavalry Investments and Cavalry SPV comprise a group of companies that are collection agencies that attempt to collect on charged off debt. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in Cavalry lawsuits.
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Midland Funding LLC is a collection agency that attempts to collect on charged off debt. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in Midland Funding lawsuits.
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Portfolio Recovery is a collection agency that attempts to collect on charged off debt. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in Portfolio Recovery lawsuits.
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Should you hire a debt settlement company? The answer is always NO! High fees, little benefit, if any, and there are many scam companies. That is my summary of debt settlement companies in this country.
LVNV is a debt buyer that files lawsuits on old credit card accounts. Call Attorney Greg Artim at 412-348-8600 for a free consultation on your LVNV lawsuit and find out how he can help.
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Velocity Investments is a third party junk debt buyer that we deal with on a daily basis. They often purchase old personal loan accounts from a company called Upgrade or Upstart. Sometimes they buy accounts from Finwise Bank, Cross River Bank and FingerHut as well. Their plan of action is to buy these delinquent accounts
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Should you negotiate with a collection agency? The answer is almost always NO! Collection agencies have a difficult time in proving their case against you in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Credit Card Defense Attorney handling Consumer issues in all of PA, including Defense of Debt Collection Agency and Credit Card lawsuits.
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This is a phrase that we hear on a daily basis when someone calls our office on a credit card lawsuit consultation. We ask if they are looking to defend or settle. We start to talk about the possibility of defending the case. We review basis facts like who the original creditor is and who
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Pittsburgh based Pennsylvania Collections Lawyer handling debt collection matters statewide for businesses and individuals alike.
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Collection Agency Lawsuits are at an all time high in the United States. Most of these agencies purchase junk debt for pennies on the dollar and turn it around to make large profits on consumers just like you.
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Is a Collection Agency threatening you? Are they threatening to garnish your wages or throw you in jail? If so, contact Attorney Greg Artim right away as you may be able to file a lawsuit against the collection agency.
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The Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, is a federal statute that was enacted by Congress to address credit report issues. Congress has recognized that the FCRA promotes accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. The Act is meant to ensure that your credit reports are accurate, and that
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If you have received a letter from our firm or from a debt collector, you’re either being sued on a credit card case or you’re about to be sued on a credit card case. These lawsuits can be filed in the Court of Common Pleas or at your local District Justice and you will need
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Fair Debt Collections Practices information. What can a Debt Collector do? Can your wages be garnished? Can your bank account be garnished?
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Questions about the Pennsylvania (PA) Statute of Limitations? Contact Pittsburgh Lawyer Greg Artim at 412-348-8600.
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What is the Statute of Limitations on Credit Card debt in Pennsylvania? Can they still sue me? Call Attorney Artim at 412-348-8600 to get answers to these questions.
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We receive a lot of calls from consumers about debt collector harassment. There are many things that a debt collector can do that are illegal and violate your rights. In our experience, there are five (5) FDCPA violations that we see with much greater frequency than others. 1 Threatening action, such as wage garnishment, that
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Should you negotiate with a collection agency? The answer is almost always NO! Collection agencies have a difficult time in proving their case against you in Pennsylvania.
Capital One is a credit card company that sues individuals who default on credit card accounts. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in Capital One lawsuits.
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Hayt Hayt Landau is a law firm that handles many credit card collection cases across Pennsylvania. They often represent Midland Funding or Capital One. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in Hayt Hayt Landau lawsuits.
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Pennsylvania Wage and Bank Account Garnishment information. Can your wages be garnished? Can your bank account be garnished?
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Apothaker and Associates is a collection law firm based out of New Jersey that represents many collection agencies and junk debt buyers. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in lawsuits that are filed by Apothaker and Associates.
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Gordon & Weinberg is a law firm that handles many credit card collection cases across Pennsylvania. They often represent Calvary Portfolio, Main Street Acquisitions and GE Money Bank. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in Gordon & Weinberg lawsuits.
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This is a big question at our office. The quick answer is usually no. The FDCPA is a very strong, consumer oriented law that sets forth what actions a debt collector may take and what actions it may not take. There isn’t a whole lot of gray area in the FDCPA. If there is a
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Sued by a collection agency in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania Credit Card Attorney defending consumer lawsuits in all of PA, including Defense of Debt Collections cases.
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Have you just received a debt collection letter or lawsuit on an old credit card account that you forgot about? This is known as “Zombie debt”, we hear about it all the time. You may have had a credit account from years ago that you defaulted on and you simply forgot about it. Perhaps you
Pittsburgh based Pennsylvania Consumer Law Lawyer handling Consumer issues in all of PA, including Defense of Debt Collections cases.
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Attorney Greg Artim handles credit card and collection agency lawsuits in all of Pennsylvania. I can help you defend collection agency lawsuits by using my extensive experience in the field.
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Pittsburgh based Pennsylvania Consumer Law Lawyer handling Consumer issues in all of PA.
Can you beat a collection agency in Pennsylvania? The answer is a resounding YES! Collection agencies have a difficult time in proving their case against you in a court of law in Pennsylvania.
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District Justice (Magistrate) lawsuits are filed by collection agencies in Pennsylvania with great frequency. I can help you defend collection agency lawsuits by using my extensive experience in the field.
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Facing a Credit Card or Collection Agency lawsuit in PA? Visit the Pennsylvania Credit Card Legal Center sponsored by Attorney Greg Artim
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Pennsylvania Consumer Lawyer Greg Artim handling Consumer issues in all of PA, including Defense of Debt Collections, Collection Agency and Credit Card cases.
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Pennsylvania Wage Garnishment law – Can a credit card company or collection agency garnish wages in Pennsylvania?
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Bank Account Garnishment in PA – Can a credit card company or collection agency garnish a bank account in Pennsylvania? Only if they obtain a judgment against you in a court of law.
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Discover Bank is one of the major credit card issuers in the United States. They are just behind Visa and Mastercard in terms of customer volume. They are generally pretty easy to work with but they will file a lawsuit if you default on a credit account with them. This can occur at any point
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National Collegiate Student Loan Trust is a company that attempts to collect on charged off delinquent private student loans. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in National Collegiate lawsuits.
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The Pennsylvania Lemon Law does not cover used cars. Fortunately, there are several other laws that can protect you if you have purchased a defective used vehicle. The first such law is called the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. This Act is sometimes referred to as the “Federal Lemon Law”. This Law is similar to the
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The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act protects consumers who have purchased defective products. Our services are completely FREE for claims brought under this federal law.
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Many people have a fear of going to court. The judge, the jury, the courtroom, it can be a scary place for someone who doesn’t do it every day. Even being served with a lawsuit can be scary. A Sheriff Deputy comes and knocks on the door and hands you paperwork. Truth be told, however,
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This is one of the bigger questions that we receive. What are my chances if I sue a debt collector for violating my rights? In a nutshell, your chances are fantastic. We are well aware that most people do not want to pursue a legal claim, to spend time and money wastefully on pursuing a
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This is a common question at my law firm. A potential client calls and says that they have defaulted on a credit card or some other type of account. After I explain what their options are, many inevitably ask “Can’t I just send them $10 per month? If I do that, then they cannot sue
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Sued by a collection agency in Pittsburgh? Pittsburgh based Pennsylvania Credit Card Attorney defending consumer lawsuits in all of PA, including Defense of Debt Collections cases.
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Can a Collection Agency file a lawsuit on a credit card case? Visit the Pennsylvania Credit Card Legal Center sponsored by Attorney Greg Artim to find the answers to this and many other collection agency and credit card lawsuit questions.
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Is a Collection Agency threatening you? Are they threatening to garnish your wages or throw you in jail? If so, contact Attorney Greg Artim right away as you may be able to file a lawsuit against the collection agency.
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Pittsburgh based Pennsylvania Consumer Law Lawyer handling Consumer issues in all of PA, including Defense of Debt Collection and Credit Card Collections.
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The FDCPA is a federal law that governs the activities of debt collectors. It provides you with rights as a consumer, and it provides protections against illegal threats and collection agency activity. If you think that a debt collector has engaged in illegal activity, contact Attorney Greg Artim right away as you may be able to file a lawsuit against the collection agency.
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Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult choice. It is important to consider all of the pro’s and con’s of making such a dramatic choice. I try my best to assist individuals in avoiding filing for bankruptcy protection.
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Unifund is a collection agency that attempts to collect on charged off debt. Attorney Greg Artim has the experience necessary to defend your interests in Unifund lawsuits.
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