The Fair Credit Billing Act: What You Need to Know

  By: Robert J. Nahoum The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) is a federal law that protects consumers from unfair billing practices. The FCBA applies to open-end credit accounts, such as credit cards, charge cards, and home equity lines of credit. The FCBA covers a wide range of billing errors, including: Charges that you didn’t make Charges for goods or […]

Benefits of Hiring an Attorney to Represent You in a New York Debt Collection Lawsuit

By: Robert J. Nahoum If you have been sued by a debt collector in New York, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. You may be tempted to ignore the lawsuit, but this is a mistake. Ignoring a debt collection lawsuit can have serious consequences, including a default judgment against you. A default judgment is a […]