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Debt Collection Abuse

It is illegal for a debt collector to telephone you at work after being told to stop. Debt collectors cannot speak to anyone that you don't want them to speak to, including you, anyone at your place of employment, or any of your family and friends.  Debt collectors cannot legally yell at you or swear at you, and they can not lie to you.  They cannot threaten you, and they cannot sue you, unless it is convenient to you.  And contrary to what debt collectors would have you believe, it is you who holds all the cards – if you know your rights.  And if you decide to sue them it will cost you nothing.

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Debt Lawsuit Defense

You incurred the debt.  You owe the money.  You have not paid.  And now you have been sued.  You are going to lose, right?  Wrong!

The hardest thing about winning a lawsuit for allegedly not paying a credit card debt is getting consumers to understand that they stand a good chance of winning if they do the right things.  And it costs very little to have us do it for you!  Debt collection is easy when consumers believe there is nothing they can do.  Consumers just give up and then they lose.  Don't be one of those people.  Instead, be one of thousands who prevail in this situation.

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Class Action Litigation

At Hyde & Swigart, we use every available legal tactic to ensure your rights are vindicated and the bad guys do not get away with their deceit and abusive tactics. Class actions are powerful weapons, and you can fight back with the best of them! A class action is a form of lawsuit in which a person or persons bring a claim to court for a large class of consumers. We occasionally file these lawsuits for consumers.  Just because your damages are small does not mean you should not prevail, and that is exactly what class actions are designed to address.

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We Want To Help You.

At Hyde & Swigart, our focus is on protecting consumers from debt collectors, and in defending consumers who are being sued for consumer debts.  However, we also provide other consumer services, as well.  For example, if you just discovered that someone obtained a judgment against you, we can help.  We can also help with unfair repossessions, and unwanted telephone solicitations.  We have also helped consumers with student loans, tenant-landlord issues, home-owner association issues, and so called "debt negotiation companies" (companies that claim to help you get out of debt while really making your situation worse.)  If you have a consumer related concern and you want a free consultation, Hyde & Swigart is there for you.

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WE SUE ABUSIVE AND HARASSING DEBT COLLECTORS!
If you are behind in paying your bills, you can expect to hear from a debt collector.  A debt collector is someone, other than the creditor, who regularly collects debts owed to someone else.  Lawyers who collect debts are considered to be debt collectors, too.  And debt collectors are abusive.  They violate the law, but you can fight back!

Debt collectors generate more complaints to the FTC than any other industry group.  The list of things a debt collector is prohibited from doing is exhaustive and complicated.  If you want to get an idea of whether you are being abused, seek the advice of a consumer rights attorney.

If you think are being harassed by a debt collector, fill out this simple debt collection evaluation form and an attorney from our office will review the information and respond to you within 24 business hours (and usually faster).  They have waited this long, they can wait another day while you check out your legal rights and remedies.

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If you have been sued over a debt, or you believe that you are about to be sued over at debt, you are doing the right thing by reading this article.  You may well owe some of the money, and perhaps even all of it.  However, it is just a debt; your life should not be turned upside down because of it.  Further, perhaps you just don't want to pay it, or, more likely, can't afford to pay it?

Fill out this simple credit card defense evaluation form and an attorney from our office will review the information and respond to you within 24 business hours (and usually faster).  They have waited this long, they can wait another day while you check out your legal rights and remedies.

Read more: Defending Debt Lawsuits

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It is the opinion of Hyde & Swigart, that if you are behind on your car payments and think your car is about to be repossessed, you need the advice of an attorney dedicated to advocating for you and your consumer rights.  That is what we do at Hyde & Swigart.  We don’t charge you to discuss your case, and we don’t charge you attorney fees or costs unless we prevail on your behalf.  If you have been abused by a repossession agency, or if you have been a victim of an unfair repossession, you need not fear calling us.  We will listen to you, tell you if you have a case, and give you some options - all at no charge.  If you feel your rights are being violated, we urge you to call us at (619) 233-7770 for a free consultation, or, fill out this simple repossession evaluation form if you have been a victim of an unfair repossession.

Read more: Fighting Repossessions