Credit Law Network
"Tragically, the roadblocks to financial freedom and stability have proliferated and include rising interest rates, predatory loans, adjustable rate mortgages, inaccurate credit reports, obnoxious and unethical debt collectors and “easy” credit. We are here to help guide you through the roadblocks, and where necessary, perform minor surgery on your pocketbook."
Author: Jay S. Fleischman is co-founder and president of Bankruptcy Law Network and is a solo practitioner in New York City who also authors The Untethered Lawyer and Legal Practice Pro; Eugene S. Melchionne is a co-founder of the Bankruptcy Law Network, currently serves as its vice president and is a solo pracitioner in Waterbury, Conn.; Craig W. Andresen is a solo pracititioner in Bloomington, Minn.; Kent Anderson practices at Kent Anderson & Associates in Eugene, Ore.; Jed Berliner, is a solo practitioner in Springfield, Mass.; Carmen Dellutri is managing partner of Dellutri Law Group in Fort Myers, Fla.; Mike Doan practices at the Doan Law Firm in Carlsbad, Calif.; Rachel Lynn Foley is a solo pracitioner in Independence, Mo.; Jonathan Ginsberg is a solo practitioner in Atlanta; Kevin K. Gipson is a solo practitioner in New Orleans; Douglas B. Jacobs practices at Jacobs, Anderson, Potter & Chaplin in Chico, Calif.; Jill Michaux practices at Neis & Michaux in Topeka, Kan. and also posts at Kansas Bankruptcy Law Information; Andy Miofsky is a solo pracitioner in Granite City, Ill.; Cathy Moran is a solo practitioner in Mountain View, Calif., who also authors On the Bankruptcy Soapbox; Kurt A. O’Keefe is a solo practitioner in Detroit; Karen M. Oakes is a solo pracitioner in Klamath Falls, Ore.; Nicholas F. Ortiz is a solo pracitioner in Boston; Peter Orville is a solo practitioner in Binghamton, N.Y.; Stephen M. Otto practices at the Law Offices of Stephen Otto in Sewickley, Pa.; Chip Parker practices at Parker & DuFresne in Jacksonville, Fla.; Susanne Robicsek is a solo pracitioner in Charlotte, N.C.; Wendell Sherk practices at Sherk & Swope in St. Louis; Pamela L. Stewart is a solo pracitioner in Victoria, Texas; Brett Weiss practices at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake in Greenbelt, Md.; Däna Wilkinson is a solo pracitioner in Spartanburg, S.C. This group also authors Mortgage Law Network, Bankruptcy Law Network and Debt Law Network.
Blawg Related Categories: Consumer Law • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Credit Law Network
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ABA v. FTC - Fighting Over Identity Theft Procedures/Rules
The American Bar Association has filed a lawsuit in the District Court in the District of Columbia seeking declaratory judgment against the Federal Trade Commission applying the new "Red Flag Rule" to attorneys. "Red Flag…
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What is a credit freeze?
Credit freezes are one of the most effective tools against ID theft available to consumers. A credit freeze allows you to seal your credit report and it can only be thawed if you use a PIN…
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Parade Magazine Publishes Article About “Bouncing Back from Bankruptcy”
This weekend’s Parade Magazine (the free insert that you can find in most Sunday papers around the country) has published an article entitled “How to Bounce Back from Bankruptcy.” Parade notes that over 1 million…
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Identity Theft Involving Children’s Social Security Numbers
Why would a family member steal a child’s social security number and obtain credit in the child’s name? More importantly, what kind of company would give credit to a child after a reasonable inquiry? …
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Should You Borrow From Your 401K To Pay Off Credit Cards?
To borrow or not to borrow from the 401(k) plan to pay off credit card debt, that is the question. The answer to this question will have to be decided by the individual. The decision…
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You Never Got Notice Of Being Sued? The Judge Just May Believe You Now!!
This week, the New York Times reported that consumers who had been the victim of fraud by unscrupulous debt collectors may be getting money back if the New York attorney general is successful in the…
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Is Credit Card Arbitration Fair and Impartial?
For many years consumer advocates have claimed that the arbitration provided in credit card disputes was not fair to the consumer. It seemed that the arbitrators always just rubber stamped the claims made by the credit…
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Free Information About Credit.
Below are some free resources where you can obtain information about credit: Of course Credit Law Network where bankruptcy attorneys blog about all things related to credit. Annual Credit Report website where you can obtain…
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Credit Card Users Refuse To Pay. Join The Fight.
Ruthless Defaulters is the name banks give to the increasing population of credit card account holders who purposely refuse to pay the bill, so says David Streitfeld in the NY Times story, “When Debtors Decide…
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Do I Need A Credit Card?
Do I Need A Credit Card? Type the phrase “Do I Need A Credit Card” into any search engine and you get as many conflicting answers as there are articles. The inability to get a…