Cash Call, the company that had Gary Coleman as a spokesman, just agreed to pay a $1,000,000 fine to the State of Caifornia after a year long investigation by the Attorney General. Those of you who have been reading my…
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Medical Records: Why do they matter?
I have had a couple of people contact me lately and tell me that they were trying to settle their cases without hiring an attorney. But, they were confused. The adjuster refused to settle without them signing a medical authorization…
California Debt Blog: Wa Mu Mistakenly Sells Woman’s House
It is amazing that this happens, but Washington Mutual (now Chase) mistakenly sold a woman’s house in Florida. NBC in Miami is reporting that the woman came home to the Sheriff throwing her family out of a house she just…
Got a lemon? New report
I am expanding once again. In my effort to help consumers, I am now offering my services for lemon law cases. I have been handling these when they come to me, but now my firm is going to expand its…
California Debt Blog: Got a lemon? New report
I am expanding once again. In my effort to help consumers, I am now offering my services for lemon law cases. I have been handling these when they come to me, but now my firm is going to expand its…
California Debt Blog: Considering Bankruptcy? Think about these things
From Lesley Hoenig, an attorney in Michigan who handles bankruptcies: Bankruptcy is, of course, something that most people do not want to do if they can help it. But sometimes, you are so deep in the hole, or maybe you…
California Debt Blog: Facing Foreclosure? Ask Bank To ‘Produce The Note’
WCBS tv in New York ran a story on producing the note in mortgage foreclosure cases. Read and watch the story here. Key from the story: “The request to produce the note seems simple enough. But professor of law Katherine…
FAQ: When do I hire an attorney?
Q: I was involved in a car collision and feel like I am hurt. When should I hire an attorney? A: This is a good question. All good questions have an answer that starts with “It depends.” This is no…
California Debt Blog: Did Countrywide give preferential loans?
Sen. Dodd and Sen. Conrad both received preferential loans from Countrywide, according to testimony in front of a Senate ethics committee. The AP is reporting that, not only did they receive preferential loans, but they knew about it. I don’t…
California Debt Blog: Sample Validation Letter to Debt Collector
I have had a lot of people calling lately asking what to do when a debt collector sends the first letter. By law, you have 30 days to dispute the debt and ask for validation of the debt. You should…