Debt Collection Category

When the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C 1601, was first enacted, it specifically exempted creditors attempting to collect their own consumer debts. …

Once a creditor obtains judgment against a debtor and collection efforts begin, there are several options for collection. One of the most effective options for…

Several years ago while looking for assets owned by a judgment debtor I discovered that he had recently transferred title to his Corvette to his…

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), formally known as the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act, is a federal law affording certain protections to military…

After having practiced law for over 25 years, you would think I would have seen everything. Yet, every day presents a new type of matter…

Many years ago I represented a local jewelry store. I sued a customer who owed them a substantial debt for jewelry purchases on credit. I…

For anyone involved in the financial services industry over the last four years, the CFPB or Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has become a four letter…

Problems with Enforcing Your Out of State Judgment in Florida: The firm of Wetherington Hamilton, P.A. regularly enforces out of state judgments in the State…

If your business involves granting credit, it is important to have a good credit application.  Most creditors are aware of the need to include material…