Collection Defense & Settlement in New York

New York City Collection Defense Lawyers

When you are overwhelmed by the amount of debt you are currently facing, the collection attempts that are taken against you can cause you great stress. These sometimes abusive and harassing collection actions can include phone calls, threatening and deceptive letters, and the sharing of your debt information with family and employers. Even legal actions, such as wage garnishment and bank levies, can be issued. You have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the New York City debt relief lawyers at Lebedin Kofman LLP can help you safeguard those rights and put an end to unfair or unlawful collection attempts.

About the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act

Within the New York City court system, lawsuits involving debt collection frequently take place. Without an attentive and knowledgeable lawyer by your side, you are at risk of having to pay more than you might if you engaged in debt negotiation and / or debt settlement with one of our attorneys by your side. Federal law protects consumers from the unjust actions commonly taken by debt collectors.

Our firm can ensure that your creditor is held accountable for any violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA). Under the laws of the FDCPA, debt collectors:

• Cannot contact debtors by telephone before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
• Must end communication if debtor requests it in writing, except to provide information
• Cannot continuously call via telephone to annoy, abuse or harass the debtor
• Cannot call a debtor's place of work if the debtor has informed them that they cannot do so
• Cannot contact the debtor directly if the debtor is represented by an attorney
• Cannot use misrepresentation when taking debt collection actions
• Cannot use abusive or profane language during communication with the debtor
• Cannot report false information on a consumer's credit report

Need a Debt Settlement Attorney in New York?

If your creditor has violated any restrictions set in place by the FDCPA, a New York City debt relief attorney from our firm can hold them responsible. We can also pursue negotiation or settlement to end all collection attempts. Debt settlement and negotiation are solutions that we can take to reduce the amount that is owed. Our lawyers are tough advocates who do not back down until we achieve a settlement that benefits our client. Take advantage of our free case evaluation to learn more about the actions our firm can employ on your behalf.