The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) is a key piece of legislation that protects consumers from inappropriate debt collection behavior. It is not uncommon for companies to utilize extreme tactics in order to attempt to collect sums of money. So where does the statute draw the line between acceptable debt collection behavior and those […]
Read MoreMichigan Credit Reporting Error Repair Attorneys
Michigan Credit Reporting Error Repair Attorneys: Checking your credit report is one of the most important things you can do as a credit consumer. The three main credit reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, are responsible for maintaining credit files of millions of Americans. Some of these credit files have errors. In fact, the FTC […]
Read MoreMichigan Spot Delivery and Automobile Dealer Fraud Attorneys / Spot Delivery and Yo-Yo Financing
Michigan Spot Delivery and Automobile Dealer Fraud Attorneys / Spot Delivery and Yo-Yo Financing: Purchasing a car is a very exciting life event. You find a match, sign the paperwork, make a down-payment and get the keys. Most consumers would assume that’s the end of the transaction but a certain practice conducted by some dealerships […]
Read MoreMichigan Juvenile Expungement Lawyer
Michigan Juvenile Expungement Lawyer: Many people think that if you were convicted of a crime as a juvenile, that crime will not be on your record. However, many times that is not the case and these convictions will still appear on a background check. Thankfully, the juvenile expungement statute is somewhat more lenient than that […]
Read MoreFailure to Stop Within A Sure and Clear Distance in Michigan
Failure to Stop Within A Sure and Clear Distance in Michigan: One of the most common traffic civil infractions that our office handles are Failure to Stop Within Assured Clear Distance (sometimes called failure to stop within a sure and clear distance). Pursuant to MCL 257.627(1), this civil infraction carries a two point penalty on […]
Read MoreRevocation of Paternity Act, Changes and New Developments
Revocation of Paternity Act, Changes and New Developments: The revocation of paternity act was enacted and became immediately effective on June 12, 2012. The new procedure for revoking paternity allows for mothers, alleged fathers, or affiliated fathers to bring an action to revoke a determination of paternity. Each potential petitioner has to satisfy different tests. […]
Read MoreSued by Weber & Olcese, PLC in Michigan?
Have you been contacted by Weber & Olcese, PLC about an outstanding debt? If so, this means that a debt collector has retained this law firm in order to help them collect this sum of money from you. Typically this happens when an individual has credit card debt or unpaid student or personal loans. Depending […]
Read MoreFailure to Stop and Identify at the Scene of a Property Damage Accident 257.618
Hundreds of car accidents occur in Michigan every day. If damage to your car and a delay in your day isn’t frustrating enough, you may even receive a ticket if you don’t follow the exact protocol following the accident. Under Michigan Vehicle Code 257.618 the driver of a vehicle who knows or who has reason […]
Read MoreRochester Hills, Michigan Traffic ticket Attorney
Did you receive a traffic ticket in Rochester Hills, Michigan? Traffic tickets are more common than we like and being a few minutes late could turn into a few points on your driving record. If you get too many points, your license can be suspended or even revoked. This is why it is best to […]
Read MoreSued by Zwicker & Associates, PC in Michigan?
If you have received a letter from Zwicker & Associates, PC or another debt collection firm stating you have an outstanding balance, there are a few things you need to know. Zwicker & Associates, PC is a debt collection firm that frequently represents Discover and American Express. They pursue legal action on behalf of these […]
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