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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Diane helped me understand bankruptcy.
“I am so thankful I got to encounter two amazing people who helped me every step of the way.” M.K.B. I found Diane Drain just by going through Google and looking for an attorney who could help me understand bankruptcy. She was quick to reply to my [...]
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 [...]
Diane answered everything promptly with additional information
Diane answered everything promptly with additional information. E.H. Diane is a very informative, thorough, highly intelligent and respectful individual and lawyer. Any questions or concerns I had throughout my bankruptcy, she answered everything promptly with additional information. I recommend her services 100%!! Nothing but the highest praise for [...]
Thank you for helping us through such a difficult time
"Thank you for helping us through such a difficult time!" G & S Thank you for helping us through such a difficult time. You patience and expertise was comforting and we knew that we were in very good hands.
We were treated with the utmost care and respect
"We were treated with the utmost care and respect." A.W. We were very apprehensive and stressed out at the thought of having to go through such a difficult process. From our first meeting with Diane Drain it was clear that we would not have to go through this [...]
She knows the ins and outs
"She knows the ins and outs" M.D. I’ve been in the legal field for over 25 years (as a legal secretary and paralegal) and Diane is a top notch attorney. She knows the ins and outs of this area of law and does a really great job of explaining [...]
e were amazed at how accessible Diane was
"We were amazed at how accessible Diane was." Robert We were amazed at how accessible Diane was. Weekdays or weekends at all times of the day it didn’t matter. She was quick to respond to our questions or needs. In short Diane did a great job for us [...]
Filing for bankruptcy Is not the end of the world
“No one wants to go through bankruptcy. But if you do find yourself in that position, it's not the end of the world. ” L.A. If you find yourself in the situation where you have to go through bankruptcy proceedings, there is no better persons that Diane [...]
We are grateful for all the kindness and respect they showed us.
“We are grateful for all the kindness and respect they showed us in handling our case to completion. ” T.D. and R.I. Diane and Jay are an absolutely phenomenal professional team. Bankruptcy is not an easy undertaking and there is a lot of paperwork you have to [...]
answered all of my questions thoroughly
"answered all of my questions thoroughly" E.L. Diane and Jay were amazing! They made everything so easy and answered all of my questions thoroughly. I appreciate all the help and guidance I received throughout my filing experience. I would highly recommend Diane to anyone looking into bankruptcy. [...]
Diane and Jay are the Best
“Diane told me how to file a complaint against Scott Forrester and ask the State Bar for my money back.” D.B. Diane and Jay have been wonderful to work with, they are really the best. I found them after paying Scott Forrester and finding out he was [...]
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 [...]
Diane uses her website to promote the education of the bankruptcy process available to everyone
“Diane uses her website to promote the education of the bankruptcy process available to everyone” T & G. W. We found ourselves in a financial tsunami 2 yrs ago. No matter how we did things the financial outlook was getting worse and worse. We finally decided we [...]
Thank you for the good news and for being nothing less than a “stellar” legal representative
"Thank you for the good news and for being nothing less than a “stellar” legal representative" C.M. Diane, Thank you for the good news and for being nothing less than a “stellar” legal representative, a great and understanding sounding board for me during a most difficult and [...]
There were no demons or dragons. It my constitutional right to be free of debt
There were no demons or dragons. It my constitutional right to be free of debt. V.M. I first met Diane in 2009. I was losing control of my finances and therefore my whole life seemed a day to day mix of anxiety and fear. I landed on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

