Published On: March 13, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to hear from you to learn about your experiences with the debt collection industry. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. [...]
Published On: December 24, 2013
National City Bank to pay $35 million for overcharged black and Hispanic borrowers on mortgages from 2002 through 2008. National Bank is now PNC Financial Services Group. National Bank charged with discrimination. Federal [...]
Published On: December 23, 2013
OCWEN TO provide $2 billion in principal forgiveness relief to homeowners throughout the next three years as part of a settlement agreement. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy [...]
Published On: December 18, 2013
As of 2013, student loans are the nation’s second-largest consumer debt market. It is predicted that student loan defaults will be the next financial tidal wave to hit the nation. The other day a caller [...]
Published On: November 29, 2013
Cash America International, Inc., one of the largest payday lenders in the country, to pay $19 Million.. The company agreed to reimburse up to $14 million related to debt collection lawsuits and $5 million penalty [...]
Published On: November 24, 2013
The Military Lending Act is intended to protect our military from being preyed on by unscrupulous short-term lenders. Seven years later the government is finding there are huge loopholes in the Act. Loopholes that do [...]
Published On: November 7, 2013
More than 600,000 federal student loan borrowers who began repaying their debts in 2010 defaulted on their loans by 2012. More than $221 billion of these loans at the largest banks will hit this mark [...]
Published On: November 6, 2013
Debt collectors face new rules under proposal from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (By Danielle Douglas, Published: November 5) According to the Washington Post: the government is preparing restrictions on debt collectors, a loosely regulated industry [...]
Published On: October 2, 2013
Credit card issuers face limits on fees and greater disclosure requirements as CFPB pledges more scrutiny after a 2009 law that revamped regulation of the business. Bully tactics used to scare or coerce buyers. October [...]
Published On: September 28, 2013
Small bank mistakes result in blacklisting more than a million low-income Americans from being able to get a checking account for years. More than $221 billion of these loans at the largest banks will hit [...]
My wife and I would highly recommend this lawyer!
"My wife and I would highly recommend Diane Drain" B & D My wife and I would highly recommend Diane Drain to any one who is considering bankruptcy. She handled our case professionally and in a very timely manner. Diane and her team made a long, frustrating process [...]
I will never forget how much they helped me get my life back.
I will never forget how much they helped me get my life back. R.A. As you can imagine, filing for bankruptcy can be stressful. Finding the right attorney can add to this stress. Working with Diane and Jay to guide me through this difficult process was the [...]
Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years as we slowly drowned in debt
Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years as we slowly drowned in debt. B.K. Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years [...]
ou are a caring person, and most understanding
"ou are a caring person, and most understanding!" S & G In our eyes you are all A’s. You helped us so much. We are thankful for you and all your help. You are a caring person, and most understanding. You took time for us at a time [...]
They helped me feel at ease with the process
“They helped me feel at ease with the process” T.R. Diane and Jay did a fantastic job helping me through the bankruptcy process and making sure I knew what I needed to do and what to expect every step of the way. They were amazing and helped [...]
I Leaned on Diane’s Expertise
“Diane Took the Time to Drop Great Wisdom and Insight for my Situation. ” D. C. I called to lean on Diane’s expertise around trust deed financing (even though it’s not her primary practice focus) and she took the time to drop great wisdom and insight for [...]
Super Kind!
“Super Kind!” Anon She was very professional and stayed in her lane as she knew I had already hired another Attorney. She was kind and made me feel better about my choice that I made. She gave me sound advice, and she didn’t have to do that. [...]
Being of Service to Others certainly overshadowed any money motivation…in the end her expert consultation did not cost us any money.
“Being of Service to Others certainly overshadowed any money motivation…in the end her expert consultation did not cost us any money. ” G.G. Diane was great at coming to our rescue during very stressful times… Dianne and her team were always in good communication and they always [...]
Diane guided us every step of the way.
“Her assurance that there was nothing to be ashamed of, gave us the incentive to proceed.” D. Diane was fabulous during our bankruptcy, guiding us every step of the way. After medical bills got us behind, we didn’t know where to turn and felt uncomfortable filing. Her assurance [...]
Diane and Jay were wonderful to work with.
“Diane and Jay were wonderful to work with.” P. Diane and Jay were wonderful to work with. They helped us navigate the bankruptcy process. They were informative and answered all our questions. We highly recommend them! P.
Thank you
“Thank you.” N.L. Thank you speaking with me and for the advice given. Wish I would have found you to begin with.
Diane has a very calm confidence because she knows the laws inside and out
Diane has a very calm confidence because she knows the laws inside and out. L.D. Diane is very smart, patient, kind and sincere. I am a better person for knowing her. I was so nervous to call and start the process but Diane made everything seem easy. [...]
Diane was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing.
“Diane was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing. ” D.S. I've never had to consult a bankruptcy attorney before but recently had to do just that on behalf of a family member. Although we decided to not go through with [...]
Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with
“Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with” S.V. Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with as she guided me through the extremely emotional process of filing bankruptcy. She was optimistic and positive and always available if I [...]
Diane and Jay are wonderful people that really went to great lengths to help us out
“Diane and Jay are wonderful people that really went to great lengths to help us out” J & T.M. Diane and Jay are wonderful people that really went to great lengths to help us out and manage our bankruptcy in order the give us the best chance [...]
Thanks to your guidance and insistence that I take responsibility for my case
I knew what to do and what to expect every step of the way thanks to your guidance and insistence that I take responsibility for my case. I greatly appreciate that! Not to mention, both you and Jay are wonderful people. Thanks so much! "Thanks to your [...]
thank you for helping me keep my car and some self respect
"Thank you for helping me keep my car and some self respect." G. Diane – thank you for helping me keep my car and some self respect. This was so hard to do. I did feel a sense of relief once I saw you and we actually were [...]
My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing
"My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing" P.A. Filing for Bankruptcy is a huge decision, yet Diane’s knowledge of the laws from her years of experience make it far less daunting. My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who [...]
