Published On: November 21, 2017
According to an article in Forbes, the 65+ demographic now makes up a higher percentage of bankruptcy filers than it did a decade ago. Filing for bankruptcy is seen by many seniors as a social [...]
Published On: November 20, 2017
Reuters reports that Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will step down at the end of the month. Large companies (banks, auto finances, pay day loans and student loans, to name a [...]
Published On: October 15, 2017
Sued for Fraud – Federal Debt Assistance Association, LLC and Financial Document Assistance Administration, Inc. “FDAA The CFPB alleges that FDAA’s so-called “debt validation” programs violated the law by falsely promising to eliminate consumers’ debts [...]
Published On: May 21, 2017
US Supreme Court May 15, 2017: Resolving a split of circuits, the Supreme Court held 5/3 in Midland Funding LLC v. Johnson 6-348 (Sup. Ct. May 15, 2017) that a debt collector who [...]
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Published On: April 22, 2017
Congress instructed the IRS to use private debt-collectors to collect overdue payments from taxpayers, despite this idea being a complete failure in 1996 and 2006 Debt Collectors abusive shakedown April, 2017 - according [...]
Published On: April 17, 2017
What is a Judgment Debtor’s Examination The following applies to Arizona lawsuits and collection rights. When a creditor sues and obtains a judgment there are several options available in order to collect on the judgment. [...]
Published On: April 9, 2017
According to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ‘CFBP’ Experian is fined $3 Million for Deceiving Consumers Washington, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against Experian and its [...]
Published On: April 3, 2017
Subprime Vehicle Loans are Skyrocketing Subprime vehicle loans – according to an article in Automotive News and Bloomberg “about a third of the risky car loans that are bundled into bonds are considered “deep subprime,” [...]
Published On: April 9, 2015
Debt Collectors Sued for Fraudulent Activities Debt collectors accused of harassing consumers about “phantom” debts. According to an article in the American Banker, by Rachel Witkowski , 4/9/2015, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “CFPB” has [...]
Published On: March 19, 2015
A student loan company or SBA creditor can garnish borrower’s wages without first obtaining a court order. The answer is “yes” Many people ask whether or not a student loan company or SBA creditor can [...]
Wonderful attorney
“Wonderful attorney” Anon She helped us with our bk 7 years ago and not only did she do a wonderful job representing us she taught us a few things about money! We are doing great now with great credit scores, a new home and cars all within [...]
There will never be a way to repay all you did for us
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Bankruptcy Changed Our Lives for the Better.
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You have help me once again attain the American dream
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Diane was very concerned and compassionate
"Diane was very concerned and compassionate." Anonymous Filing bankruptcy was not an easy decision but Diane made the whole process very easy and understandable. As a client you have a lot of control as to your personal outcome. Be diligent, do the homework, and complete all the information [...]
Communication is key when entering into a bankruptcy
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Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%
"Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%" N. Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%. Now I can breath and it is thanks to Diane.
Diane helped me understand bankruptcy.
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Diane Was Fabulous During Our Bankruptcy
“Her assurance that there was nothing to be ashamed of, gave us the incentive to proceed.” S.R. 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 [...]
You were the main catalyst that made a very emotionally draining time very bearable
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To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make
"To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make" A.C. To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make. I felt like a failure. In my early 20’s my husband and I bought a home and financed it using an arm [...]
She was more interested in my welfare than in charging a fee
She was more interested in my welfare than in charging a fee. L.B. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that Diane Drain took my call. I was desperate and she made me feel that I could sleep through the nite. She explained all my options [...]
thank you for all of your help
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Her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions enabled myself to have a plan of action
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An expert who gets the job done!
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Diane took over my case when my other attorney was disbarred.
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This attorney educates clients
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The best professional relationship that I have had with an attorney
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