Too much debt? Bankruptcy may be a solution

Albany, NY: Strict rules protect people who fall into debt from bill collection agencies that use unscrupulous tactics. Unfortunately, there are also armies of debt collectors that routinely break the law. Attorney Chris Gleason, who specializes in bankruptcy and debt repayment issues, says the bad economy has led to some egregious examples of bill collectors zealously breaking the rules of engagement. “Every day, people call me and tell me these incredible stories and I think you must be making this up," says Gleason. "It is just getting worse and worse!” [ Read More ]

New York, NY: These are tough times and as many as one million Americans will experience the pain and shame of going through personal bankruptcy this year. Unfortunately, it also makes them a perfect mark for fraud artists. New York bankruptcy attorney and all round good guy, Charles Juntikka says he gets at least one call a day at his New York office from former clients that are being tapped by phony debt collectors. “I tell them, ‘don’t you dare give those people any money, you don’t have to, they can’t sue you, and they can’t hurt you’. It is really terrible.” [ Read More ]

Dallas, TX: A calm voice on the phone says, “Reed Allmand, how can I help you?” He is just wrapping up another call, but he’ll be back in a moment. It is hard to say whether Texas bankruptcy lawyer Allmand was made for the times, or the times were made for Allmand. In any event, he is an experienced attorney with skills and services that many homeowners facing foreclosure-- who are caught in the current economic crisis-- want on their side. [ Read More ]