I was served a summons on Sunday of this week for a 1999 old deb collections bill. I have to file an answer by Feb 9, 2010. The creditor has tripled the original debt. How can I negotiate a low settlement with the creditor? Do I need an attorney? How can I handle this situation intelligently without getting burn?
I would go into the court room and explain the statute of limitations is 5 years on credit cards and you owe nothing.