I get a lot of folks who call me up and want help – after they have waited. It can be done, sometimes, but it takes more time, energy and money. There are three places where waiting hurts. First, once…
Posts Categorized In: Hiring an attorney
Why you should hire an attorney who understands an adjuster
I was exchanging emails today with a friend of mine who is also a personal injury attorney. He understands how the world of insurance works so none of this will be a surprise to him. But, a lot of attorneys…
California Debt Blog: Brachfeld Law Group and Erica Brachfeld
I have an important update if you have been sued by Erica Brachfeld or Brachfeld Law Group. This also applies if you have settled a case with Erica Brachfeld or Brachfeld Law Group and you are expecting payment from them….
California Debt Blog: Persolve LLC
I have a new case with Persolve, LLC that I thought I would write about. Persolve sued my client. My client doesn’t owe the money. So I filed an answer and served discovery. Persolve just responded to my discovery. They…
California Debt Blog: More on sewer serves and debt collectors
Crain’s New York Business has an article today about sewer service in New York. The article points out “The spread of sewer service mirrors the growth of the debt collection business, which over the past 25 years has grown alongside…
FAQ: Should I disclose my policy limits?
Question: I was involved in a car accident. The other side has sent my insurance company a letter asking for my policy limits. Should I disclose them? Answer: When you are involved in a car crash, your policy limits are…
California Debt Blog: More on Regional Arbitration Services
I have written about Regional Arbitration Services before. Sadly, so have others and others. Apparently, they have the same MO time after time. They call, threaten that the police are coming, then try to bully you into paying them money….
California Debt Blog: FAQ: What is a default and why should I worry?
Question: The debt collector sent me a “Notice of Entry of Default.” What is this? Answer: The short answer: a Notice of Entry of Default means that the debt collection attorney is asking the court to enter a default, or…
Information you MUST get at the scene of the accident
I have talked about this before. It is even part of my presentation when I speak to high school students. What information do you need to get at the scene of an accident? First, if the police come and separate…
California Debt Blog: Some debt collection phone numbers to watch out for
Based on calls to my office, existing clients and some research there are a few numbers you need to watch for on your caller ID: 1. 347-772-2135 – this is the number that comes up in the fake police scam…