Are you receiving harassing calls? Know where to turn to.
In the foreclosure and related collection arena harassing calls are very commonplace. Most of us either know first-hand or have heard horror stories of collection agencies calling you at all hours of the day, night, during lunch, dinner, at work, … all to reach you over a debt. Worse, it’s something done by use of intimidating language and threats. These harassing calls leave uninformed consumers with the misimpression there are criminal sanctions (i.e., jail) for a civil matter. However, that is where the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act becomes a powerful tool in combating collection abuses.
Generally speaking, the basic provisions of the law include:
- The right of consumers to sue debt collectors individually or in class actions for violations of the law.
- Protection against harassment, including excessive harassing calls, abusive language and threats of violence, harm or arrest.
- Prohibiting disclosure of the existence of debts to others who are not authorized to know about the debts.
- Banning contact with consumers at inconvenient times, such as before 8 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
- Allowing consumers to seek proof that they, in fact, actually owe the money the debt collector wants.
We can help stem the tide of threatening, harassing calls, with Federal and State Court litigation designed to do just that while sending a strong message to the FDCPA violators.
Today, more than ever, you need an experienced legal team that knows litigation strategies, tactics, and procedural rules, as well as having the ability to negotiate and settle when viable. Beyond that, one that knows how to counter-punch when collection calls turn to harassing, threatening, and invasive experiences. Having the “targeted” legal services we offer clients dealing with legal problems is more important than ever! When we say, we “defend your property, and preserve your rights” – we mean it!
Carlos J. Reyes is the Principal of Reyes Law Group. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1988 and practices state-wide. Carlos has been awarded a rating of “AV Preeminent” which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell – a well-recognized legal resource. The RLG Legal Team also include attorneys Melissa J. Ulloa and the RLG Legal Support Team to bring you a dedicated, experienced and dynamic legal team to handle your legal needs.
We also assist clients in the areas of: Civil Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Residential Purchase & Sales, Commercial Acquisitions & Sales, Residential Landlord-Tenant Litigation, Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation, Short Sales Negotiations, Loan Modifications, Family Law, Corporate Work, and Labor & Employment Law.
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