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How Debt Collection Laws Help Pennsylvanians

When you owe money to a debt collection agency, its employees have the right to contact you and try to recoup that debt. But those rights only go so far. The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act regulates what debt collectors, or law firms acting as collectors, can do when contacting Pennsylvania consumers, and bars …

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Debt Collection Against Military Personnel

When an account goes into collection, it’s stressful and overwhelming for anyone. But debt collection can be especially troublesome for military service members. Financial trouble could result in negative consequences like loss or denial of security clearance. Frequent moves and relocations can make it difficult for service members to keep up with bills and collection …

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Cary Flitter — Next Lawyer Up

Listen to the podcast here. Cary Flitter was interviewed on Next Lawyer Up, a podcast that features discussions with consumer lawyers across the country. Led by Ron Sykstus, partner with the prominent Alabama bankruptcy firm Bond & Botes, P.C., Cary was asked to discuss his background as a born and bred Philadelphian and graduate of Central …

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Debt Collectors Are Calling Me. What Can I Do?

Contact from debt collectors can be scary and overwhelming, especially when they begin to call more frequently, contact your family, or threaten you. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was created to stop debt collector harassment and protect Americans from unfair and abusive collection tactics. Here’s what collectors can and can’t do, and what …

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