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: 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 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 30, 2013
An Oregon woman sued Equifax, won an $18.6 million jury award for credit-report errors that went unfixed for years. More than $221 billion of these loans at the largest banks will hit this mark over [...]
Published On: September 29, 2013
Con artist threaten to have you arrested or garnish your paycheck unless you pay a debt. More than $221 billion of these loans at the largest banks will hit this mark over the next four [...]
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 [...]
Published On: September 5, 2013
Debt buying is really big business – buyers paying three cents on the dollar. Encore Financial, one of the largest credit card debt buyers, paid $562 million for $18.5 billion of debt last year, or [...]
Diane helped guide me through the bankruptcy every step of the way, with a very calm demeanor
Diane helped guide me through the bankruptcy every step of the way, with a very calm demeanor. D.W. If you have to file bankruptcy, I recommend you hire Diane Drain. After speaking to 3 other bankruptcy attorneys before Diane, I believe I know the difference between a knowledgeable, professional, [...]
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 [...]
Your process and approach are clear, comprehensive, and thoughtful
"Your process and approach are clear, comprehensive, and thoughtful" A.J. Your process and approach are clear, comprehensive, and thoughtful. You treated us with the utmost respect and left no stone unturned in helping us to sort through and make appropriate decisions from our first meeting through the [...]
what a great honor it was to have you represent us
"What a great honor it was to have you represent us." J & D Dearest Diane & Jay, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to express what a great honor it was to have you represent us in our bankruptcy. We are sneaking up on our third anniversary [...]
Diane understands that a simple mistake could cost you in many ways
Diane understands that a simple mistake could cost you in many ways. J.D. After choosing to file bankruptcy, I selected another attorney at first, which was a huge mistake. He offered payment plans which seemed to be a good choice at the time. However, his lack of [...]
Rated high among her peers
"Rated high among her peers" Anonymous Ms. Drain helped make a very difficult time more bearable. She treated us with the utmost respect and caring while pushing us to get together the paperwork needed to get us to the best possible end result. It was very obvious [...]
I have followed your advice
"I have followed your advice." B.B. About 10 years ago you represented me in my bankruptcy and you were wonderful. I have referred a number of people to you, though I fear some of them did not have the ovaries for the follow through. I have followed your [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane’s legal knowledge and compassionate nature
“From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane's legal knowledge and compassionate nature,” C.R. My elderly parents were experiencing financial difficulty due to dealings with an unscrupulous timeshare company. Their only option was to file bankruptcy. While searching for a bankruptcy attorney, we came across the [...]
We were put at ease throughout the process
"We were put at ease throughout the process" S.L. Diane and Jay made sure we were put at ease throughout the process.
You literally saved my sanity and helped me get back on track.
You literally saved my sanity and helped me get back on track. D.S. Diane Drain and her paralegal, Jay McClimon were absolutely top-notch and experienced in every respect. She's experienced, kind, and compassionate - 3 qualities you really want in a bankruptcy attorney. I had been feeling [...]
Diane and Jay were always very positive and consistently receptive in answering and returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner
Diane and Jay were always very positive and consistently receptive in answering and returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner. In summary, they are a class act and able to take a very challenging and difficult process and make it as humane and positive as anyone could. I [...]
If you do your work (make sure everything is accurate) she will do hers and you will have great results
If you do your work (make sure everything is accurate) she will do hers and you will have great results. C & P Diane is a great attorney that made our BK experience as smooth as possible. Before seeing Diane, we went to another attorney who told [...]
Our Emotional Ups and Downs Were Frequent, and Her Patience Was Unwavering!
“We highly recommend Diane Drain IF you are looking for the educated, knowledgeable, honest and transparent (and very fairly priced) attorney! ” P.R. We had recently relocated to Arizona from the Chicago area when we realized we had to face up to our financial problems, rather than [...]
If only you knew how much you changed our lives
"If only you knew how much you changed our lives!" B & J. If only you knew how much you changed our lives. I can sleep through the nite, answer my phone and door without worrying who would be on the other side. Bankruptcy was not an easy [...]
The Best
"The Best!" G.S. The best! Very professional, patient and kind. We hope we never are the position to use her again. But if you do she is the one to go to!
Our situation was complicated by having moved here recently from another state, but that posed no problem for them
“Our situation was complicated by having moved here recently from another state, but that posed no problem for them” R.B. Diane and Jay did a great job for us. Diane is a very knowledgeable, experienced, and well-connected bankruptcy lawyer. She instructed us well, was invaluable in getting [...]
