Published On: May 25, 2026
Debt Decisions Have Consequences: Slow Down Before You Act When money is tight, fear can take over. You feel as if a debt storm has caught you. People may feel pressured to make fast decisions: [...]
Published On: May 25, 2026
When the Economy Feels Unstable: How to Protect Yourself From Debt in an Unstable Economy Many families feel squeezed right now. Prices remain high, borrowing money is expensive, and many people are using credit cards [...]
Published On: November 18, 2025
Article from the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Advice, November 18, 2025 Use this action plan to avoid scams Scammers tell lots of different stories to try to get your money or personal information. They might lie and say [...]
Published On: March 8, 2024
In today's consumer landscape, credit cards are the normal tools for managing finances and making purchases. However, having credit card debt can lead to financial stress and vulnerability to predatory schemes. Recognizing the importance [...]
Published On: July 24, 2022
Want to avoid dishonest debt collectors? Watch this video from FTC’s Consumer Advice By Joseph Ferrari,July 22, 2022 (reprint from FTC, Consumer Alerts) During Military Consumer Month 2022, the FTC is highlighting resources [...]
Published On: March 22, 2021
CFPB Submits 2020 Report to Congress on the Administration of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Report highlights commitment to protect consumers during the COVID-19 Pandemic The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the [...]
The Arizona Statute of Limitations Applicable to Collection Lawsuits and Non-Judicial Trustee’s Foreclosure Sales of Real Property, article by Larry O. Folks, Folks Hess, PLLC (1/2021). Excerpts: Can a lender collect upon a promissory [...]
Published On: January 2, 2021
Debt Collectors Can Demand Payment on Facebook Once You ‘Friend’ or ‘Follow’ Them According to an article in PaymentsJournal and the Register debt collectors now have the authority to make [...]
Published On: March 1, 2020
LAWS THAT PROTECT THE BORROWER—UNTIL THEY DON’T. DEBT COLLECTORS TRICK CONSUMERS INTO BRINGING DEAD DEBTS BACK TO LIFE. There are legal protections for the consumer if a creditor does not take steps to collect a [...]
Published On: January 30, 2020
CFPB FILED LAWSUIT AGAINST CHOU TEAM REALTY, LLC, MONSTER LOANS, DOCUPREP CENTER, DOCS DONE RIGHT, AND SEVERAL MORE ENTITIES. ALSO, BILAI ABDELFATTAH, BILL ABDEL, THOMAS CHOU, SEAN COWELL, ROBERT HOOSE, EDUARDO MARTINEZ, JAWAD NESHEIWAT, FRANK [...]
Diane’s steady hand, expertise and cool head, got us on the right track
“Diane’s steady hand, expertise and cool head, got us on the right track.” P.R. Our lives were spinning out of control. We were trying all kinds of “quick fix” gimmicks to get our finances in order following employment challenges and being small business [...]
You have help me once again attain the American dream
"You have help me once again attain the American dream…" J.R. I first met Diane Drain in September 2008 when she agreed to represent me in my Bankruptcy filing. It was a difficult decision for me as I had always had outstanding credit and prided myself on being [...]
I Made the Right Decision in Choosing Diane
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It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client
"It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client." K. Thank you. It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client. I am continually grateful that I was led to you to help me through my bankruptcy process. You are truly the best of the best and [...]
what a great honor it was to have you represent us
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They provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation
“They provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation” C.G. Diane and Jay provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation. Diane is thorough, knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy. She takes her time with each step ensuring she understands the story. They are both available when [...]
Diane helped me understand bankruptcy.
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Diane was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing.
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Diane is great
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I will never forget how much they helped me get my life back.
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her greatest goal is her clients best interests
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Diane made this whole process a lot less scary
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I felt well prepared and protected by Diane
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Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%
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Diane is very smart, patient, kind and sincere
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Best Bankruptcy Attorney in Phoenix!
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ow I can finally breathe easy and deep again
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ROCKSTARS Diane and Jay!!! I am so happy
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