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Answered 13 years ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to speak with a local consumer rights attorney.  There are various federal, local, and state consumer protection statutes that may protect your rights and a local consumer rights attorney will be able to determine which laws apply.   Most consumer rights attorneys offer free initial consultations to determine what options are available. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More
You need to speak with a local consumer rights attorney.  There are various federal, local, and state consumer protection statutes that may... Read More

Can a debt be collected on a credit card debt that is 14 years old?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The statute of limitations for collections actions in LA is 10 years.  Please see: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/statute-of-limitations-state-laws-chart-29941.html The statute of limitations is a defense to any actions filed after the statute tolls.  Therefore, if the creditor were to try and bring suit after the statute, you may raise the defense.  It, however, does not prevent a collector from trying to obtain payment.  It just means that you cannot have a judgment placed against you. The statute does not apply if the judgment is already rendered, or one of several other exceptions occurs. You may want to speak with a local consumer rights attorney.  There are various federal, local, and state consumer protection statutes that may protect your rights and a local consumer rights attorney will be able to determine which laws apply. Most consumer rights attorneys offer free initial consultations to determine what options are available. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More
The statute of limitations for collections actions in LA is 10 years.  Please... Read More

How do I get my money back from somone who owes me 25,000 what type of lawyer do I need ?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Richard John Meier IV (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need a collection lawyer.
You need a collection lawyer.

What to do after being served a petition to reply to owed credit card debit ,attorney''s fee''s and legal cost?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Richard John Meier IV (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I presume you mean that you were served with a complaint for a debt you owe. You have 2 choices: you can file and Answer, which is like a response, or do nothing and let them get a judgment against you.
I presume you mean that you were served with a complaint for a debt you owe. You have 2 choices: you can file and Answer, which is like a response,... Read More
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