By Däna Wilkinson, Attorney at Law
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Name: Däna Wilkinson, Attorney at Law
Email: danawilkinson@charter.net
Site: http://danawilkinsonlaw.com
About: My name is Däna (pronounced “Donna”) Wilkinson, and I’ve been a bankruptcy lawyer for 20 years. I went to law school at the University of South Carolina, worked for two bankruptcy judges, and practiced for a number of years with bankruptcy boutique firms. In fact, I’ve never practiced any other kind of law.
I’m certified as a bankruptcy specialist by the South Carolina Supreme Court, which means that I’ve taken and passed a proficiency examination on bankruptcy law, devoted my practice primarily to bankruptcy for a number of years, and have continued to take classes on bankruptcy law and related issues.
In 1998 I opened my own practice, focused on representing ordinary people who find themselves overwhelmed by debt. I enjoy the work, and I like the freedom of being my own boss. One benefit is that I can focus on the needs of my clients, and craft an approach that is based on what is important to them. I don’t have a “one size fits all” mentality about what is best for my clients. My goal is to advise my clients of the options they have to deal with their financial difficulties, and whenever possible help them make a fresh start.See Authors Posts (4) on Jul 22, 2008 in Debt Collector Abuse, Featured, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
Okay, folks, here’s your chance. The Federal Reserve has opened a comment period for proposed new regulations of credit card lenders.
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday proposed rules to prohibit unfair practices regarding credit cards and overdraft services that would, among other provisions, protect consumers from unexpected increases in the rate charged on pre-existing [...]
By Kent Anderson, Oregon Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Name: Kent Anderson
Email: kent@kentandersonlaw.com
Site: http://www.kentandersonlaw.com
About: I was admitted to practice in Oregon in1978 and have practiced in the Oregon Bankruptcy Court since I was admitted to the federal court bar a few months later. I am designated as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification, and have completed both the Max Gardner Bankruptcy Litigation Bootcamp and the Peter Barry Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Bootcamp. I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and have dedicated my practice to consumer advocacy. Mortgage Servicer abuse "correction" through bankruptcy adversary proceedings has become a matter of special interest in recent years. Many years of experience in practice before the Internal Revenue Service and Oregon Department of Revenue has made me a valued referral source for accountants, tax preparers and other attorneys.See Authors Posts (12) on Jul 8, 2008 in Debt Collector Abuse, Featured | 0 Comments
When a debt collector tried to collect an unjustified legal fee from a tenant and was caught in the act, it claimed it had made a bona fide error in defense. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, in Reichert v. National Credit Systems, Inc., just recently upheld the federal district court in denying use [...]
By Stephen Otto, Pittsburgh Consumer Attorney
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Name: Stephen Otto, Pittsburgh Consumer Attorney
Email: steve@sottolaw.com
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About: See Authors Posts (16) on Jul 4, 2008 in Debt Collector Abuse, Experiences, Television and Media | 0 Comments
This is an excellent video posted to YouTube by prominent FDCPA attorney Peter Barry and taken from his appearance on the Mike and Juliet Show, a morning television show produced by Fox. The video is interesting and instructive for several reasons. It starts out with interviews of consumers who have been victims of unethical debt [...]
By Brett Weiss, Esq.
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Name: Brett Weiss
Email: brett@BankruptcyLawMaryland.com
Site: http://www.BankruptcyLawMaryland.com
About: Who Am I? I am an honors graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, and I founded this law firm over fifteen years ago. In that time I’ve represented thousands of people, helping them get back on the road to financial success.
I am a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia federal (general and Bankruptcy Court) and state bars, the United States Tax Court bar, the Fourth Circuit and District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals bars and the United States Supreme Court bar. I am a signatory to the Montgomery County Bar Association Lawyer's Creed of Professionalism.
My Philosophy of Helping. My clients are my top priority, and I work hard to make them as comfortable as possible. I’m available many evenings, and return phone calls and e-mail messages as quickly as possible. I’ll explain the details of the law in plain terms, never complex “legalese.”
Your satisfaction is my goal. It’s hard enough to go through tough financial times; I try to make it easier for you.
America’s News Media Turns to Me for My Opinion. I have received international media attention in connection with the cases in which I’ve been involved. I was interviewed by Barbara Walters on The View, appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC News with Peter Jennings, the Montel Williams Show, BBC World Service, German state television, and numerous local radio and television programs, and been quoted in Money magazine, The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun, among others.
More Than Just a Lawyer. I don't spend all of my time chained to the desk, working on bankruptcy cases. People might like that, but I enjoy my spare time as well. I love my wife, my four children and my dog Belle. They help me always realize that family and loved ones are the most important parts of life.See Authors Posts (7) on Jun 27, 2008 in Debt Collection Laws, Debt Collector Abuse, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
A recent article by Bankruptcy Law Network member Jay Fleischman talks about statutes of limitations that apply to credit card debt.
The case, Capital One Bank USA, NA v Gregorich, dealt with whether Capital One’s lawsuit against Ms. Gregorich was filed on time, or was barred by the statute of limitations. Ms. Gregorich lived in Florida, [...]
By Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Consumer Law Attorney
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Name: Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Consumer Law Attorney
Email: lita8tor@bellsouth.net
Site: http://www.kevingipson.com
About: See Authors Posts (8) on Jun 1, 2008 in Debt Collection Laws, Debt Collector Abuse, Property taxes, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Did you buy a Dell Computer using Dell Financial Services, L.P. to finance the debt? Well, at least one court has found that Dell
In the case of The People of the State of New York v. Dell, Inc. and Dell Financial Services, L.P., the court found that Dell lured consumers to purchase its products with [...]
