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Legal Process
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- The process of filing a lawsuit often shakes up the company that has been harassing you.
- If they are in fact in the wrong, these companies will change from being stubborn and impossible to deal with to being eager to resolve the problem and avoid more costly litigation.
- You will not incur any additional costs.
- Calls from the company will stop.
- You will be entitled to compensation.
- As a litigant you will be in a better position to negotiate debt, clean up your credit, and have adjustments made to your accounts, as you have an attorney behind you.
- You will be more informed about what you can and cannot do, since you will have the support of the Consumer Counsel Group.
Why do I need a Consumer protection lawyer?
What will your legal services cost?
What will your compensation be?
How long does the process take?
Why is the Consumer Counsel Group different than other consumer protection
lawyers?
How does the Legal Process actually work?
What will I be going through emotionally?
Why do I need a Consumer protection lawyer?
Simple. To save you time, aggravation, and money.
If you have experienced harassment from collection agencies, wrongly suffered from a bad credit report, or had to pay deceptive bank and collection agency fees, then you know how confusing getting out of such a situation can be. It is difficult to understand how to react to each situation and how to fend off those collection agencies. By contacting the Consumer Counsel Group you can leave all the hassles to the experts. We know the right steps to take and how to get the utmost compensation for your problem.
What will your legal services cost?
You will not incur any of pocket expenses or costs.
Most Federal and State Consumer Statutes require that all attorneys' fees be paid by the company that violated the law. Consumer Counsel Group will review your case and provide assistance at no cost to you. If you have a valid case, a lawsuit will be filed and you will not be asked to pay anything up front.
What will your compensation be?
Depending on the specifics of the case you will be entitled to a statutory award of:
Up to 1,000 dollars plus actual damages for collection harassment under FDCPA
Up to 1,000 dollars plus actual damages for deceptive fees. See Helpful Literature: Truth in Lending / Fair Credit Billing Act.
Up to 1,000 dollars plus actual damages and attorney fees for all FCBA, FDCPA, and FCRA cases.
How long does the process take?
The legal process can be a long one, that changes over time. We will keep you informed of what is happening with your case every step of the way.
Why is the Consumer Counsel Group different than other consumer protection lawyers?
We're a boutique law agency. You are an individual.
We acknowledge that fact and treat each case on a one-on-one basis, with the individual attention that it deserves.
Unlike most law agencies, you'll find no bureaucracy here. Just lawyers
who will handle your problem in a direct and personal manner.
We're efficient. Our cases are handled in a cost-effective and timely manner.
That means fewer hassles and less stress for you.
We're experienced. We have seen cases like yours before and know the most effective ways of handling them to get the results you want.
Our services have convenient options- by phone or in-person.
We're up front and honest. We won't make promises we can't keep and we will tell you all fees up front (That is, if there are any).
Respect. We respect you. We respect your case.
How does the Legal Process actually work?
Evaluation
An experienced attorney will review your situation and advise you on the best course of action.
For more helpful information:
See Literature & Forms for helpful information and forms.
Contact an affiliate. (Debt Consolidation Program/ Bankruptcy information/ Refinance Specialists)
Speak to a Consumer Counsel Group attorney and begin your case.
If you have a case
Once your case is evaluated, and you agree to retain counsel, a complaint will be filed on your behalf against the company that violated the law. Generally the litigation stage can take from 1 to 6 months and in some cases longer. Our team is dedicated to achieving fast and effective results. Sometimes a case can be settled in under 45 days. If the case is settled you will have to sign a release to end the case.
Advantages of filing a suit with the Consumer Counsel Group:
What will I be going through emotionally?
Emotional Process
Clients typically go through different stages emotionally.
Denial Stage - You receive abusive calls from collection agents and threatening collection letters and deny that there is a problem. The letters pile up or you throw them in the back of your closet and wish the problem would go away.
Frontline Defense Mode - You realize there is a problem and feel overwhelmed. Your life feels out of control. You acknowledge that you must stop the letters and distressing calls. You search for information on how to handle your problem.
Managing the Crisis - You attempt to find a solution to your problem. You go to debt consolidation firms and lawyers. You discover you have options and that there is a way out--- especially if you have a skilled lawyer in charge of your case.
Getting back on Track - You create a game plan and start fighting back. You realize you can deal with the problem with the right lawyer on board and eventually the problem will be resolved.
Recovery Stage - The problem is resolved. You clean up the mess created by your situation and go on with your life. -
