Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

collection account

the oringal account from the company was charged off. A collection agency took over and we paid 1500.00 not the whole amount due. Now another company has the account and they want 3500.00 . They are takin us to court? What should we do?


Asked on 12/28/07, 2:17 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Re: collection account

Have you been sued yet? Please contact me if you wish to discuss available causes of action to you and Florida and Federal law. Thanks.

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Answered on 1/01/08, 3:04 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: collection account

Retain counsel.

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Answered on 12/28/07, 2:59 pm
Stuart M. Address Law Offices of Stuart M. Address, P.A.

Re: collection account

You need a lawyer if the debt was charged off and paid in part as full payment by a prior company. Please feel free to contact me or a local attorney depending upon where you are located

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Answered on 12/28/07, 3:23 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: collection account

retain competent counsel to review your matter and defend your interests.

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Answered on 12/28/07, 3:57 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: collection account

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

If this matter was previously resolved, you will need to defend this action by pleading accord and satisfaction. If you have credible proof of the payment and satisfaction, you may be able to handle it by yourself. If not, you would be well advised to retain counsel to represent you.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 12/30/07, 11:39 pm


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